TRAINER-Driver Trainer

Birnie Bus Service, Inc•Town of Fenton, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Trainers under direction by the local and regional Safety management, conducts and monitors location safety and training functions, conducts and monitors Classroom and BTW training, and ensures compliance with all company, State and Federal regulatory requirements.

Requirements

State-Required Commercial Driver’s License with Passenger and School Bus Endorsements
Current report of Driver Physical Examination
Demonstrated proficiency in the operation of assigned vehicles. May include extra equipment such as wheelchair lifts, and air brakes under all road and weather conditions.
State of California Class B Commercial Drivers License with Passenger Endorsement
State of California special Drivers Certificate for School Bus
Current report of Physical Examination (DL51 and DL51A)
Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle as evidenced by a good driving record
Competent and knowledgeable in classroom and Behind-the-wheel training.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of Federal and State regulations.
Ability to evaluate driver’s/trainee’s skills.
Must be available to provide training in the evenings and on weekends as necessary to meet business needs.
Conduct oneself professionally and in a manner to reflect positively on STA.
Must be able to exercise extreme care in maintaining confidentiality and privacy.
Ability to physically perform the essential functions of the job
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may work in outside weather conditions and be exposed to heat, cold, wet and/or humid weather conditions
The noise level in the work environment is moderately loud
Attend work on a regular and dependable basis
Ability to successfully pass state and/or federal required Background Checks
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job
Ability to comply with all policies and procedures established by company
High School Diploma or equivalent
Must be at least 21 years of age with at least 2 years of driving experience.
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving history, CDL preferred but not required.
Certificate of training in first aid and CPR, if required by local contract
A first aid endorsement on the special driver’s certificate or a certificate of training in first aid and a certificate of training for CPR, if required by local contract
At least 2 years of school bus driving experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
40-hour Instructor Certification and annual update.
Successful completion of STA Driver Instructor Course and Exam.

Nice To Haves

CDL preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Conduct driver instruction and training, re-training and re-certifications.
Responsible for reporting to the Instructor Coordinator scheduled classroom training.
Responsible for reporting their training activities to the Safety and Training Supervisor as well as the Director of Safety and Training.
Driver Trainers must attend all update meetings, and any other meeting designed to promote STA and/or keep their credentials current.
Follow company policies regarding pupil/client management and relations with parents, teachers, guardians, medical practitioners, medical facilities, and the public in general.
Reports to the Terminal Manager for daily duties.
Work directly with the Safety and Training Supervisor to ensure that all drivers’ licensing and training is current.
Assist the Safety and Training Supervisor with annual driver reviews.
Keep records and submit reports as required.
All other duties as assigned.