Trainer/Lead Bus Driver

Dayton Independent School District•Dayton, TX

13d

About The Position

PRIMARY PURPOSE: Serve as a mentor to drivers and aides. Provide job training to new employees, refresher training for current employees, and safety training to DISD students. Ride along to provide feedback to drivers and monitors. Work with Trainees to acquire their CDL’s. QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Certification High School Diploma or GED Valid Texas commercial driver’s license (Class B or above) with passenger (p) and school bus (s) endorsements Texas Department of Public Safety (Tx DPS) School Bus Driver Certification Acceptable driving record as defined by Tx DPS Texas Association for Pupil Transportation (TAPT) Trainer certification (or ability to obtain) including successful completion of the TEEX Train the Trainer course Special Knowledge/Skills Ability to receive and give verbal instructions effectively Ability to work independently and as part of a team Ability to pass pre-employment and random drug/alcohol screens Ability to pass annual Tx DPS school bus driver’s physical examinations Ability to maintain confidentiality with respect to student and personal information Ability to follow District and Transportation Department policies and procedures Ability to assist with various office duties as necessary Ability to instruct and prepare Trainees for their CDL test Experience Five (5) years prior experience as a school bus driver. No more than one (1) preventable collision, or other incident involving bodily injury, within the previous three (3) year period while performing job duties for Dayton ISD or other employer. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Mentoring 1. Guide new employees to help them become familiar with their job and with Dayton ISD. 2. Conduct monthly workgroup meetings (15 – 30 minutes) and hold open dialogue with drivers and monitors. 3. Be available to discuss issues with drivers and monitors and provide guidance and a dvice on work-related matters. Training 1. Train prospective drivers (Trainees) to obtain their Class B CDL with passenger and school bus endorsements. 2. Conduct road tests with prospective drivers who are licensed. 3. Train regular and special needs monitors. 4. Provide re-training to drivers and monitors. 5. Make recommendations for the improvement of the transportation training program. 6. Summer training is required. Bus Rider Safety 1. Provide bus rider safety training (including evacuation drills) to DISD students at the campuses as assigned by the Director of Transportation. Route Selection and Other Assignments 1. Routes will be assigned by the Director of Transportation. 2. Route assignment will be based on length of route in order to maximize training time. 3. Trainers may not sign up for mid-day routes and field trips with consideration given to increased availability to Trainers. 4. Trainers may be used as a substitute driver for a mid-day or on a field trip based on need. Professional Conduct and Communication 1. Be an example of professionalism in all matters and at all times. 2. Provide support and encouragement to our Trainees and all Transportation employees. 3. Maintain good public relations regarding the Transportation Department. 4. Maintain open communication with Director and Assistant Director of Transportation regarding driver and monitor performance which may require counseling or personnel action. 5. Provide summary of monthly workgroup meetings to the director of Transportation so issues can be addressed at monthly safety meetings. Vehicle Ope ration 1. Observe all traffic laws relating to school buses. 2. Exercise extreme caution while loading and unloading students. 3. Exercise safe driving habits when operating all District vehicles. 4. A ttendance is an essential job function. 5. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Valid Texas commercial driver’s license (Class B or above) with passenger (p) and school bus (s) endorsements
Texas Department of Public Safety (Tx DPS) School Bus Driver Certification
Acceptable driving record as defined by Tx DPS
Texas Association for Pupil Transportation (TAPT) Trainer certification (or ability to obtain) including successful completion of the TEEX Train the Trainer course
Ability to receive and give verbal instructions effectively
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to pass pre-employment and random drug/alcohol screens
Ability to pass annual Tx DPS school bus driver’s physical examinations
Ability to maintain confidentiality with respect to student and personal information
Ability to follow District and Transportation Department policies and procedures
Ability to assist with various office duties as necessary
Ability to instruct and prepare Trainees for their CDL test
Five (5) years prior experience as a school bus driver.
No more than one (1) preventable collision, or other incident involving bodily injury, within the previous three (3) year period while performing job duties for Dayton ISD or other employer.

Responsibilities

Guide new employees to help them become familiar with their job and with Dayton ISD.
Conduct monthly workgroup meetings (15 – 30 minutes) and hold open dialogue with drivers and monitors.
Be available to discuss issues with drivers and monitors and provide guidance and advice on work-related matters.
Train prospective drivers (Trainees) to obtain their Class B CDL with passenger and school bus endorsements.
Conduct road tests with prospective drivers who are licensed.
Train regular and special needs monitors.
Provide re-training to drivers and monitors.
Make recommendations for the improvement of the transportation training program.
Provide bus rider safety training (including evacuation drills) to DISD students at the campuses as assigned by the Director of Transportation.
Routes will be assigned by the Director of Transportation.
Be an example of professionalism in all matters and at all times.
Provide support and encouragement to our Trainees and all Transportation employees.
Maintain good public relations regarding the Transportation Department.
Maintain open communication with Director and Assistant Director of Transportation regarding driver and monitor performance which may require counseling or personnel action.
Provide summary of monthly workgroup meetings to the director of Transportation so issues can be addressed at monthly safety meetings.
Observe all traffic laws relating to school buses.
Exercise extreme caution while loading and unloading students.
Exercise safe driving habits when operating all District vehicles.
Attendance is an essential job function.
Other duties as assigned.