Glendale Elementary School District #40
Glendale, Arizona, United States
Trainee School Bus Driver
Posted over 1 month ago
Job Description
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School Bus Driver/ Trainer
Job Description Glendale Elementary School District
Purpose Statement
School Bus Driver/ Trainer
The job of School Bus Driver/ Trainer is done for the purpose/s of providing training and quality control; conducting initial certification by using all equipment and Commercial Drivers License training for new employees, maintaining all quality control issues and cross training all support facets of the Transportation Department.
This job reports to Transportation Manager
Essential Functions
Assesses incidents, complaints, accidents and/or potential emergency situations for the purpose of resolving or recommending a resolution to the situation, providing employee post accident retraining and/or ride alongs when needed.
Carries out quality control checks by randomly inspecting drivers compliance with bus or vehicle maintenance inspections (e.g. performing vandalism checks, cleaning floors/windows/seats, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring safety, appearance, and sanitation of vehicle.
Collects, reviews, and records CDL requirements by state and federal laws (e.g. pre-trip, post trip, midday security, security, student checks, log books, etc.) for the purpose of analyzing training needs and meeting state requirements.
Communicates with parents, students, teachers, administrators, other drivers, dispatcher, etc. for the purpose of conveying and/or receiving information, which may include observations / maintaining safety at a designated bus stop/bus bay location.
Completes physical performance examinations and reports results to authorities for the purpose of testing drivers so they may receive their class B drivers license.
Conducts in-services, refresher training, remedial training, behind the wheel and classroom training for certified Bus Drivers and Bus Monitors for the purpose of meeting Transportation department, State of Arizona and Federal Government requirements.
Conducts bus evacuations, training, drills, and mirror training for the purpose of providing quality control for the Transportation department relating to safety, traffic, student, or community concerns.
Conducts commercial drivers license training; tests and reports new driver and biannual examinations of all commercial drivers license class B licenses for the purpose of meeting the rules and regulations from the Arizona Department of Public Safety, Student Transportation and Motor Vehicle Division, Drivers License Examination Program in conducting 3rd party examinations for commercial drivers license class B licenses.
Covers routes and assists students and other passengers (e.g. seating, restraints, special equipment, lifts, etc.) for the purpose of providing proper positioning and/or safe loading and unloading from buses including both emergency situations (including bus evacuations) and normal transport.
Demonstrates, displays, tests, and trains Bus Monitors on all special needs restraints (e.g. harness, car seat, seat belts, wheel chairs, strollers, or any type of restraint/equipment which is requested by a students individual evaluation plan, etc.) for the purpose of providing proper positioning and safe loading and unloading from buses.
Drives schools' buses for the purpose of covering a route when needed; transporting regular education and/or special education students over scheduled routes and to/from school and/or field trips in a safe and timely manner.
School Bus Driver/ Trainer
Gathers data and prepares reports and documentation (e.g. daily mileage, condition reports, incident/accident reports, inspections, disciplinary, and positive behavior reports, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support and conveying information.
Maintains, tracks, tests, and reports all biannual examinations for commercial and class B licenses for the purpose of meeting department, state, and federal regulations.
Performs first-aid as necessary for the purpose of meeting the immediate health needs of passengers.
Performs road watch functions by using established Transportation software systems for the purpose of verifying speeds, safe driving, bus stop locations and other quality control checks.
Recommends route adjustments for the purpose of providing accurate and time efficient bus routes.
Other Functions
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
SKILLS are required to perform single, technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; quality control for the department, administering first aid/CPR; and/or operating school buses and related equipment; operating transportation software and equipment.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: state and federal transportation manuals; Microsoft Office: powerpoint, word, and excel; quality control, certifications, safety practices and procedures; write and maintain skill course maps; transportation software programs for purpose of coverage.
ABILITY is required to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with similar types of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate to significant. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: train, instruct, and test Bus Operators and Bus Monitors; identify and resolve quality control issues; utilize transportation software and equipment; being attentive to detail; exercising good judgment; working without close supervision; meeting deadlines and schedules; working with constant interruptions; working in the field; speaking and reading English.
Responsibility Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized routines; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to significantly impact the organization's services.
Work Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 33% sitting, 34% walking, and 33% standing. The job is performed under temperature extremes and under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.
Experience:
Education:
Equivalency:
Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is desired.
Targeted, job related education with study in job-related area.
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School Bus Driver/ Trainer
Required Testing: Certificates and Licenses Pre-employment Medical Examination Arizona Public Safety Classroom PPT and Behind the
Wheel Instructor/Examiner Arizona State Commercial Driver's License Class B with "P" and "S" Endorsements First Aid/CPR (within 6 months of employment)
Continuing Educ. / Training: Clearances AZ DOT Cert for Behind the Wheel Instructor AZ DPS cert., student transportation for classroom instructor & student transportation for physical performance test examiner Cert. train new applicants in the safest & legal operation of a school bus Certificate for pre-trip inspections, skills training, behind the wheel training Current CDL Examination Cert Class B, C, and S Endorsements AZ DOT First Aid/CPR Cert Nonviolent crisis intervention training
IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card Required Measles/Rubella Immunity/Vaccination Valid form I-9
FLSA Status Approval Date Salary Grade Non Exempt 22
School Bus Driver/ Trainer
Job Description Glendale Elementary School District
Purpose Statement
School Bus Driver/ Trainer
The job of School Bus Driver/ Trainer is done for the purpose/s of providing training and quality control; conducting initial certification by using all equipment and Commercial Drivers License training for new employees, maintaining all quality control issues and cross training all support facets of the Transportation Department.
This job reports to Transportation Manager
Essential Functions
Assesses incidents, complaints, accidents and/or potential emergency situations for the purpose of resolving or recommending a resolution to the situation, providing employee post accident retraining and/or ride alongs when needed.
Carries out quality control checks by randomly inspecting drivers compliance with bus or vehicle maintenance inspections (e.g. performing vandalism checks, cleaning floors/windows/seats, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring safety, appearance, and sanitation of vehicle.
Collects, reviews, and records CDL requirements by state and federal laws (e.g. pre-trip, post trip, midday security, security, student checks, log books, etc.) for the purpose of analyzing training needs and meeting state requirements.
Communicates with parents, students, teachers, administrators, other drivers, dispatcher, etc. for the purpose of conveying and/or receiving information, which may include observations / maintaining safety at a designated bus stop/bus bay location.
Completes physical performance examinations and reports results to authorities for the purpose of testing drivers so they may receive their class B drivers license.
Conducts in-services, refresher training, remedial training, behind the wheel and classroom training for certified Bus Drivers and Bus Monitors for the purpose of meeting Transportation department, State of Arizona and Federal Government requirements.
Conducts bus evacuations, training, drills, and mirror training for the purpose of providing quality control for the Transportation department relating to safety, traffic, student, or community concerns.
Conducts commercial drivers license training; tests and reports new driver and biannual examinations of all commercial drivers license class B licenses for the purpose of meeting the rules and regulations from the Arizona Department of Public Safety, Student Transportation and Motor Vehicle Division, Drivers License Examination Program in conducting 3rd party examinations for commercial drivers license class B licenses.
Covers routes and assists students and other passengers (e.g. seating, restraints, special equipment, lifts, etc.) for the purpose of providing proper positioning and/or safe loading and unloading from buses including both emergency situations (including bus evacuations) and normal transport.
Demonstrates, displays, tests, and trains Bus Monitors on all special needs restraints (e.g. harness, car seat, seat belts, wheel chairs, strollers, or any type of restraint/equipment which is requested by a students individual evaluation plan, etc.) for the purpose of providing proper positioning and safe loading and unloading from buses.
Drives schools' buses for the purpose of covering a route when needed; transporting regular education and/or special education students over scheduled routes and to/from school and/or field trips in a safe and timely manner.
School Bus Driver/ Trainer
Gathers data and prepares reports and documentation (e.g. daily mileage, condition reports, incident/accident reports, inspections, disciplinary, and positive behavior reports, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support and conveying information.
Maintains, tracks, tests, and reports all biannual examinations for commercial and class B licenses for the purpose of meeting department, state, and federal regulations.
Performs first-aid as necessary for the purpose of meeting the immediate health needs of passengers.
Performs road watch functions by using established Transportation software systems for the purpose of verifying speeds, safe driving, bus stop locations and other quality control checks.
Recommends route adjustments for the purpose of providing accurate and time efficient bus routes.
Other Functions
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
SKILLS are required to perform single, technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; quality control for the department, administering first aid/CPR; and/or operating school buses and related equipment; operating transportation software and equipment.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: state and federal transportation manuals; Microsoft Office: powerpoint, word, and excel; quality control, certifications, safety practices and procedures; write and maintain skill course maps; transportation software programs for purpose of coverage.
ABILITY is required to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with similar types of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate to significant. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: train, instruct, and test Bus Operators and Bus Monitors; identify and resolve quality control issues; utilize transportation software and equipment; being attentive to detail; exercising good judgment; working without close supervision; meeting deadlines and schedules; working with constant interruptions; working in the field; speaking and reading English.
Responsibility Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized routines; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to significantly impact the organization's services.
Work Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 33% sitting, 34% walking, and 33% standing. The job is performed under temperature extremes and under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.
Experience:
Education:
Equivalency:
Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is desired.
Targeted, job related education with study in job-related area.
.
School Bus Driver/ Trainer
Required Testing: Certificates and Licenses Pre-employment Medical Examination Arizona Public Safety Classroom PPT and Behind the
Wheel Instructor/Examiner Arizona State Commercial Driver's License Class B with "P" and "S" Endorsements First Aid/CPR (within 6 months of employment)
Continuing Educ. / Training: Clearances AZ DOT Cert for Behind the Wheel Instructor AZ DPS cert., student transportation for classroom instructor & student transportation for physical performance test examiner Cert. train new applicants in the safest & legal operation of a school bus Certificate for pre-trip inspections, skills training, behind the wheel training Current CDL Examination Cert Class B, C, and S Endorsements AZ DOT First Aid/CPR Cert Nonviolent crisis intervention training
IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card Required Measles/Rubella Immunity/Vaccination Valid form I-9
FLSA Status Approval Date Salary Grade Non Exempt 22
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