Bus Driver/Trainer

City of Harrisonburg, VA•Harrisonburg, VA

45d•$22 - $24

About The Position

Are you seeking a career opportunity that allows you to share your driving skills and knowledge to train fellow employees on proper procedures? If so, apply to the City of Harrisonburg Department of Public Transportation's Bus Driver/Trainer position! The Bus Driver/Trainer is a full-time position with benefits and a preferred hiring range of $21.91 - $24.10 per hour (equivalent to $45,572 - $50,128 annually); however,an exact salary will be dependent upon the selected candidate's qualifications/experience and in compliance with City policy.The ideal candidate for this position will perform a variety of training duties to help ensure drivers deliver passengers to their appropriate locations in a safe manner - all while providing exceptional customer service.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and considerable (3-5 years) experience as a transit, paratransit, or school bus driver. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be used to meet this requirement.
A minimum of two years experience operating a school bus is required.
Possession of a valid Commercial Driver's License valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia required. Passenger and School Bus endorsements required within six months from hire date.
Must meet the requirements of Chapter 70-280 and 70-350 of the Virginia Administrative Code, as amended, and must have maintained a Class B Commercial Driver's License valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia for two years prior to functioning as a driver trainer.
Availability to work a flexible schedule, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Click here to the view physical requirements of this position.
Virginia Department of Education physical examination
Federal Transit Administration (FTA) physical examination
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Clearinghouse query
United States Department of Transportation's (U.S. DOT) pre-employment drug screening
DMV records check
Criminal background check
This position is subject to the U.S. DOT's alcohol and controlled substances testing regulations.

Responsibilities

Drive a City of Harrisonburg transit, paratransit, and school bus
Pick up and deliver passengers
Perform all related duties of a bus driver
Plan and assist in areas of bus driver training and safety
Provide classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel training for all new driver candidates
Provide individualized training as required
Update and maintain all driver training curriculum guides and safety manuals
Monitor drivers with regard to safe operating practices and passenger safety
Notify appropriate personnel of safety violations
Maintain bus route records
Manage communication to bus drivers
Retrieve and submit bus surveillance videos
Attend and represent the department at various meetings
Assist with submitting related required reports