Driver 3-Trainer

Arizona Department of Administration • Tucson, AZ

3d • $17 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

The School Bus Driver III (Trainer) provides training to staff seeking certification to drive a school bus in accordance with Arizona rules and regulations. The role also conducts driver evaluations, vehicle inspections, and road tests, and maintains a database tracking certifications, physical examinations, and drug test results. Individual positions may perform some or all of these duties and other related duties.

The position is based at 11620 N Copper Spring Trail, Oro Valley, Arizona. The posted salary range is $16.78–$20.45. The position is open until filled.

Requirements

• Valid Arizona CDL with passenger and S endorsements.
• Valid Arizona School Bus Instructor certification.
• Knowledge of policies, procedures, and programs of the immediate work unit; principles and practices of administration and management; agency or program rules, regulations, and operating procedures; training principles, methods, and strategies; and federal and state laws regulating school bus driver testing requirements.
• Skill in CPR, First Aid, bus evacuation procedures, public speaking, and use of office equipment and computer programs.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and large groups, and to plan and organize training modules.
• Must pass FBI and State background checks.
• Must pass a post-offer physical.
• Complete the Defensive Driver Training program if driving on State business.
• Positions working directly with students require CIT (Crisis Intervention Training), CPR, and First Aid certification.
• ASL skills when working with deaf staff or students.
• Newly hired State employees must successfully complete E-Verify.

Responsibilities

• Train staff to become certified school bus drivers in accordance with Arizona rules and regulations.
• Perform driver evaluations, vehicle inspections, and road tests.
• Maintain a database tracking certification, physical examinations, and drug test results.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, supplemental, and dependent life insurance options for benefit-eligible employees.
• Basic life, accidental death and dismemberment, and seat belt insurance for benefit-eligible employees.
• Employee Self-Service, wellness, tuition discount, travel reduction, auto and home insurance, and purchase discount programs.
• State retirement plan and long-term disability program for benefit-eligible employees.
• Optional deferred compensation program for tax-deferred retirement investments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed