TRANSPORTATION TRAINER AND SAFETY COORDINATOR

 

Position Summary
Oversee Training Program of bus drivers, coach drivers, bus assistants, and new employees. Provide direction for bus driver trainers in all training functions. Maintain all training and certification records, act as liaison with medical service company, schedule and conduct evacuation training, physicals, and random drug testing, conduct new-hire orientations, respond to and investigate accidents. Provide on-going training and performance evaluation for all employees. Assist with the administration of the department’s entire safety program, including industrial safety. Operate a school bus or other district vehicle as needed. Assist office staff with designated tasks as assigned. Maintains the highest level of ethical behavior with campus administrators, fellow employees, and our community.

 
Education/Certification: 

High School Diploma or equivalent

Possess a Valid Texas Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License with “P” and “S” Endorsement” endorsements or be able to acquire within 180 days of employment

Must pass DOT Medical Physical and Drug and Alcohol Testing requirements

Must maintain TEA Texas School Bus Certification

Must complete TEEX Training Academy and/or TAPT Driver Trainer Academy certification program for school bus driver instructors within 60 days of employment or next available regional class.

Must complete the two-day Vehicle Collision Investigation through TASB within one year of employment

Attend TAPT professional development classes

 

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to work effectively with campus principals, staff, students, and parents

Strong organization and group presentation skills

Well-developed communications and interpersonal skills, to include written and verbal

Well-developed multi-tasking and time management skills

Must be knowledgeable in adult-training techniques and possess a mechanical aptitude

Strong leadership skills

Proven ability to conduct all activities in accordance with the highest ethical standards

Strong working knowledge of MS Office Software (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.) and transportation related software

Basic math, mapping, and routing skills

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions 

Ability to communicate effectively

Knowledge of student discipline procedures

Ability to pass bus driver physical exam

Ability to operate bus safely

Flexible and open to changes

Capable of responding in emergency situations

Ability to perform a front and back door bus evacuation

Special Needs training

Ability to manage students effectively on the bus

Ability to provide effective instruction to other drivers, students, and parents

 

Experience:  

Two years school bus driving experience required

CDL Trainer experience preferred

 

Reports to: Transportation Operations Manager

 

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Train new drivers, coaches, and bus assistants
2. Coordinate with Behind the Wheel Trainers to oversee all school bus driver, coach driver, and bus assistant training
3. Enroll all drivers in certification classes and maintain necessary records
4. Coordinate and maintain records for physicals and random drug testing
5. Document and maintain all training records as required by State and Federal regulations and BISD policies
6. Plan and conduct safety trainings and in-service meetings
7. Conduct and oversee all yearly driver ride along evaluations
8. Schedule and conduct evacuation trainings 
9. Cover accident management and investigations
10. Conduct accident retraining
11. Conduct video surveillance reviews for training and accident/incident purposes
12. Initiates driver retraining according to BISD guidelines
13. Identifies and develops potential candidates for TEEX Training Academy Certification program
14. Provides initial training and in-service for Behind the Wheel Trainers and periodically evaluates their performance
15. Schedules periodic school site visits and road observation of drivers to ensure compliance with established procedures 
16. Works with the Operations Manager to investigate complaints relative to safety issues and take corrective action
17. Obtains, reviews, and monitors driver abstracts from state agencies for all driver personnel
18. Drive school bus, non-cdl, or be a bus assistant as needed
19. Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:  None

Physical Demands:

• Tools/Equipment Used: Operate school bus, two-way radio, global positioning system (GPS), safety equipment including but not limited to flares, reflective signs, and fire extinguisher 
• Posture: Prolonged sitting; frequent standing and twisting; occasional kneeling/squatting; bending/stooping; pushing/pulling
• Motion: Prolonged driving; moderate walking; frequent climbing stairs, grasping/squeezing, wrist and shoulder flexion/extension, and reaching
• Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (up to 40 pounds)

Environment:

Frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, noise, and vehicle fumes; work around moving vehicles; regularly work irregular or prolonged hours

 

Mental Demands:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Daily attendance and punctuality at work are essential functions of the job.

 

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

 

Salary Information:

Work status:  Non-Exempt

Pay grade: AU05

Days: 226

Months: 12

At-Will: Letter of reasonable assurance (LORA)