Driver 3-Trainer

Arizona Department of Administration • Tucson, AZ

5d • $17 - $20

About The Position

The School Bus Driver III (Trainer) provides training to staff seeking certification to drive a school bus under Arizona rules and regulations. The role evaluates drivers, conducts vehicle inspections and road tests, and maintains records of certifications, physical examinations, and drug test results. Individual positions may perform some or all of the listed duties and other related duties.

Requirements

• Pass FBI and State background checks.
• Hold a valid Arizona CDL with passenger and S endorsements.
• Hold a valid Arizona School Bus Instructor certification.
• Complete CIT (Crisis Intervention Training), CPR, and First Aid certification if working directly with students.
• Complete the Defensive Driver Training program if driving on State business.
• Pass a post-offer physical.
• Have ASL (American Sign Language) skills when working with deaf staff or students.
• Successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
• Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and programs of the immediate work unit.
• Knowledge of administration and management principles and practices.
• Knowledge of agency or program rules, regulations, and operating procedures.
• Knowledge of training principles, methods, and strategies.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws regulating school bus driver testing requirements.
• Skill in CPR, First Aid, and bus evacuation procedures.
• Skill in public speaking.
• Skill in using office equipment and computer programs.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and large groups.
• Ability to plan and organize training modules.

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 certifications, physical examinations, and drug test results.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Benefit-eligible employees may choose from medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, supplemental, and dependent life insurance.
• Benefit-eligible employees receive basic life, accidental death and dismemberment, and seat belt insurance.
• Employee Self-Service, wellness, tuition discount, travel reduction, auto and home insurance, and purchase discount programs are offered.
• Benefit-eligible employees are automatically enrolled in the State retirement plan and long-term disability program, subject to a 26-week waiting period before initial enrollment.
• Employees may participate in a deferred compensation program with tax-deferred retirement investments.

What This Job Offers

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