School Bus Operator / Trainer

Job Description

Glendale Elementary School District

School Bus Driver/ Trainer

Purpose Statement

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.

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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: Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is desired.

Education: Targeted, job related education with study in job-related area.

Equivalency: .

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Required Testing: Certificates and Licenses

Medical Examiner’s Certificate

Drug Screen Regulated and Non - Regulated Obtain Commercial Driver’s License Class B with

Passenger & School Bus endorsements with Arizona

School Bus Driver Certificate within 60-90 days from the

date of hire. ADOT 3 rd Party Examiner within

60-90 days of employment. After one year of obtaining

CDL become a DPS BHW, Classroom & PPT

instructor. Obtain First Aid, AED & CPR Instructors

Certification within 60-90 days of being hired. Obtain

Class A/B Underground Tank Certificate within 60-90

days from the date of hire.

Continuing Educ. / Training: Clearances

AZ DOT Cert for Behind the Wheel Instructor IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card Required

AZ DPS cert., student transportation for classroom Measles/Rubella Immunity/Vaccination Valid form I-9

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

FLSA Status Approval Date Salary Grade

Non Exempt School Bus Driver Salary

Schedule

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