Transportation Trainer

Albany County School District #1

Transportation Trainer

The job of Transportation Trainer is done for the purpose/s of providing classroom instruction and behind the wheel training; addressing school bus regulations and safety procedures; evaluating bus drivers knowledge and skills; maintaining required documentation for audit in compliance with state certification and district/state/federal requirements; and transporting students over scheduled bus routes.

This job reports to Manager Transportation

1. Attends safety meetings and training relating to State and District requirements for the purpose of presenting and/or acquiring information. *
2. Conducts classroom and behind-the-wheel bus driver training for the purpose of presenting reinforcing and/or developing bus driver skills including Wyoming Department of Education Requirements.*
3. Evaluates performance of bus drivers and applicants for the purpose of ensuring that basic skills levels are met and are in compliance with state certification requirements.*
4. Informs bus drivers and driver applicants (e.g. rules regulations laws procedures etc.) for the purpose of providing information requesting follow-up action and/or proper procedures. *
5. Maintains manual and electronic documents files and records (e.g. licensing certificates and medical expiration dates; cumulative hours student behavior reports mileage logs etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and/or providing an up-to-date reference and audit trail.
6. Oversees bus driver licensing training requirements and certificate status (e.g. drivers licenses physicals drug screenings CPR/First Aid etc.) for the purpose of ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements with all administrative State and Federal requirements. *
7. Performs functions of a school bus driver for the purpose of meeting the districts transportation service needs.*
8. Prepares a variety of documents and reports (e.g. activity reports training handouts safety information guidelines driver evaluations etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to bus drivers other district personnel and state officials etc. *
9. Processes documents and materials (e.g. citations referrals incident reports etc.) for the purpose of disseminating information to appropriate parties. *

*Denotes Essential Functions

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

SKILLS are required to perform multiple technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment; using pertinent software applications; operating heaving and light duty vehicles; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math including calculations using fractions percents and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals write documents following prescribed formats and/or present information to others; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: safe driving practices; provisions of the motor vehicle code and the education code applicable to the operation of vehicles transporting school students; state licensing requirements.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities meetings and/or events; gather collate and/or classify data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities.

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized routines; providing information and/or advising others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the jobs functions. There is a continual opportunity to significantly impact the organizations services.

The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting carrying pushing and/or pulling some stooping kneeling crouching and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 50% sitting 20% walking and 30% standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is desired. High school diploma or equivalent.

Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school supplemented by training or course work pertaining to school bus driver training and experience in the operation of a school bus.

Drug and Alcohol Testing

Job-Related Skills Proficiency Test Pre-employment Physical Exam

Physical Ability Test

Maintains Certificates and/or Licenses

Class B Commercial Drivers License (or above) w/Bus & Passenger Endorsement

CPR/FA/AED Certificates

School Bus Driver Training Certificate

Criminal Background Clearance DOT Physical

10 Year Motor Vehicle Record

FLSA StatusNot Rated

Approval Date: 6/25/2018

Salary GradeRevised Date: 4/9/2021

Required Experience:

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