School Bus Driver/Driver Instructor @ Transportation Department #1487

Mt. Diablo Unified School District•Concord, CA

18h

About The Position

Primary Function Plans, coordinates, and conducts training programs for new bus drivers. Develops and conducts in-service training programs and evaluates the driving performance of bus drivers. Directly Responsible To Transportation Services Coordinator Work Length: 5 hrs/day Supervision Supervises and evaluates assigned classified staff. Major Responsibilities Develops a driver training program for school bus drivers. Obtains necessary training materials and supplies, makes arrangements for classroom facilities, sets up the training schedule and contacts participants. Conducts the driver training program as well as individual driving sessions with new trainees. Reviews the progress of the trainees and determines whether a trainee should be dropped from the programs in conjunction with the coordinator. Conducts in-service training programs and periodically observes drivers to evaluate their driving performance and route analysis. Reviews any pertinent new laws and revises the training program accordingly. Plans and develops special programs on school bus safety and works with school administrative personnel to arrange these presentations; trains driver personnel to present programs. Screens and evaluates new applicants. Arranges for school bus driver examinations with California State Highway Patrol officials. Investigates accidents and prepares reports. Evaluates the driving performance of personnel who will be driving vehicles in other departments. Participates in training programs related to driver training. Maintains a variety of records for the district and the state. Prepares reports as required. Operates a school bus over a designated route as needed. Attends job related meetings and activities specified by the, Transportation Services Coordinator. Performs additional duties assigned by the, Transportation Services Coordinator, as an adjunct to regular stated duties. Performs those duties and responsibilities, including supervisory and advisory duties, as may be prescribed by the Superintendent.

Requirements

Knowledge of the principles and practices of safe driving.
Knowledge of the provisions of the California Motor Vehicle Code and the Education Code applicable to the operation of vehicles transporting school students.
Knowledge of the local geography and road systems.
Knowledge of the principles and techniques of developing effective training programs.
Knowledge of basic first aid principles and practices.
Skill in planning and coordinating bus driver trainer programs.
Skill in instructing and training employees in the safe and efficient operation of buses and other District vehicles as needed.
Displays excellent communication skills.
Skill in developing and maintaining effective relationships with employees, school officials and students.
Skill in maintaining records and preparing reports.
Skill in administering basic first-aid.
Satisfactory completion of the course of study offered for School Bus Driver Trainers by the California Department of Education.
Possession of a valid California Class B/P Driver's License and a School Bus Driver's Certificate issued by the California Highway Patrol/Department of Motor Vehicles.

Responsibilities

Develops a driver training program for school bus drivers.
Obtains necessary training materials and supplies, makes arrangements for classroom facilities, sets up the training schedule and contacts participants.
Conducts the driver training program as well as individual driving sessions with new trainees.
Reviews the progress of the trainees and determines whether a trainee should be dropped from the programs in conjunction with the coordinator.
Conducts in-service training programs and periodically observes drivers to evaluate their driving performance and route analysis.
Reviews any pertinent new laws and revises the training program accordingly.
Plans and develops special programs on school bus safety and works with school administrative personnel to arrange these presentations; trains driver personnel to present programs.
Screens and evaluates new applicants.
Arranges for school bus driver examinations with California State Highway Patrol officials.
Investigates accidents and prepares reports.
Evaluates the driving performance of personnel who will be driving vehicles in other departments.
Participates in training programs related to driver training.
Maintains a variety of records for the district and the state.
Prepares reports as required.
Operates a school bus over a designated route as needed.
Attends job related meetings and activities specified by the, Transportation Services Coordinator.
Performs additional duties assigned by the, Transportation Services Coordinator, as an adjunct to regular stated duties.
Performs those duties and responsibilities, including supervisory and advisory duties, as may be prescribed by the Superintendent.