BUS DRIVER TRAINER

Lucia Mar Unified School District•Arroyo Grande, CA

42d•Onsite

About The Position

Teach classroom and behind-the-wheel training for school bus drivers. Under supervision to operate a school bus transporting pupils to and from school and school activities.

Requirements

High school graduation or its equivalent.
Five years or more as a California school bus driver.
Knowledge of operation of a school bus; California Vehicle Code; regulations and laws pertaining to pupil transportation in California; first aid practices.
Ability to act calmly and sensibly in stressful situations; react appropriately in emergencies; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; maintain cooperative relations; use good judgement; teach effectively; operate all school bus-related equipment.
Appropriate State licenses and certificates to operate all school buses without restrictions; DL-51 Medical Certificate; valid California certificate of completion for School Bus Driver Instructor course.

Responsibilities

Teach state-required classroom course.
Monitor and maintain driver records and make appropriate notifications.
Teach behind-the-wheel training
Assist Transportation Supervisor with bus evacuation drills and bus loading and unloading difficulties.
Perform behind-the-wheel checkout for school bus drivers.
Operate a school passenger bus.
Maintain discipline on bus.
Submit daily and other report as required.
Check and service water, oil and gasoline or diesel levels.
Responsible for interior cleanliness of assigned bus.
Keep vehicle maintenance department appraised of mechanical problems which might affect operation of bus.
Responsible for updating route sheets for assigned routes.
Perform bus evacuations.
May originate and present programs as requested by Transportation Supervisor, for safety or inservice meetings.
May assist with dispatch duties as required.
Perform other duties as required.