Driver Trainer

Position Type:
Transportation/Bus Drivers

Date Posted:
9/13/2019

Location:
Transportation

Date Available:
Upon hire

Closing Date:
09/20/2019

Hours per Day:
8 hours per day; $27.07-$29.89, DOE

Days of the Week:
Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday

Shift Times:
TBD

Days per Year:
260


POSITION SUMMARY:

This position provides training for potential new school bus drivers and school bus assistants.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Provides training in the mechanics of bus driving and student management. This includes classroom and behind the wheel training
• Provide retraining and observation assistance as directed
• Seeks methods to enhance the training program to improve safety and meet adult learner needs
• Assists with the recruitment and screening of all new candidates
• Attend recruiting job fairs
• Supports Transportation needs through open communication and effective and timely training techniques
• Maintains confidentiality, specifically as it relates to staff and student personal information
• Assist with inclement/emergency weather on-the-road evaluations
• Type II Driver Compliance
• Assist with maintenance of all driver training records and driver files according to OSPI and district compliance, keeping training records complete and up-to-date and filed in a timley manner
• Assists with all training including mandatory training days.

The preceding list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare work orders on the mechanical needs or problems of the bus or its operating systems
• Accurately and legibly complete forms, records, time sheets, trip requests, route maps, accident reports, and other documentation or reports as required
• Assist with OSPI driver compliance as needed
• Perform other school bus driver-related duties as directed by District policies.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience

High school graduation or equivalent

Five (5) years bus-driving experience within a major transportation system

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possess a school bus trainer endorsement

Possess current first aid training certification

Maintain a clean safety record

Continue professional growth to meet job responsibilities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience as a driver trainer

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:

Possession and maintain a valid Washington State Drivers License; Commercial Driver's License, Class B with appropriate endorsements and a clean 5-year complete driving abstract.
Criminal background clearance
Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis

Have a history of consistent attendance and positive evaluations.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Knowledge of safety standards, laws, codes, rules, requirements, policies and procedures related to pupil transportation

Knowledge of adult training principles and procedures

Working knowledge of the mechanical operation of a school bus

School board policies and procedures

ABILITY TO:

Ability to interpret and instruct map reading skills

Capability to communicate orally, in writing, and to have an understanding of training techniques

Flexibility to meet all training needs

Be able to work well under pressure and communicate concisely with individuals via the telephone, in written document or face to face.

Organize and perform job responsibilities efficiently and independently without close supervision and able to pay strict attention to detail

Speak, read and follow written or verbal communications

Practice effective safety and security within individual work routines

Develop and maintain positive customer relations with staff and service providers

Work collaboratively with District staff and promote teamwork with co-workers

Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct including the requirements of confidentiality

Relate effectively with parents, staff, students and the public in a multicultural and multiracial community

Perform job responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES RELATED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND EQUITY:

Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.

Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the District.

Ability to understand and hold self and others accountable for promoting the Federal Way Public Schools' commitment to "Each Scholar: A Voice. A Dream. A Bright Future."

Ability to recognize that each person is a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will constantly stand and walk, bend neck and back, use hands for repetitive grasping and pushing/pulling. The employee is frequently required to squat, kneel, and use hands for fine manipulation. The employee will occasionally be required to sit, climb stairs/ladder, lift and reach overhead, crawl, and lift/carry. The employee must constantly lift/carry up to 10 pounds and must frequently lift /carry up to 20 pounds. The employee will occasionally lift/carry a maximum of 50 lbs. The employee is occasionally required to push/pull a maximum weight of 10 pounds. Anything over the weight limits should be done as a two-person lift or with a mechanical lift.

WORKING CONDITIONS The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outdoor conditions. The employee occasionally may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee is required to properly wear any personal protection equipment supplied by the District.

Must be able to work flexible hours with split shifts. Must have the ability to maintain a safe bus environment while monitoring student activity. May have exposure to inclement weather, including but not limited to, snow, rain, fog, ice, sun and extreme heat and cold. Requirements also include, but are not limited to, sitting; standing; walking; bending, stooping, squatting, driving; carrying; lifting; hearing; speaking; writing; keyboarding; and exposure to angry, frustrated, or aggressive individuals.

WORK SCHEDULE

This position typically works the day shift Monday through Friday during the school year. Hours may vary, depending on need.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

Position reports to the DIrector of Transportation, Transportation Manager, Transportation Safety/Training Coordinator.

REPRESENTATION

Public School Employees

LEVEL OF COMPENSATION

Driver Trainer on the Transportation Department of the PSE Salary Schedule.

Disclaimer

The preceding list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the scope of responsibility and the level of knowledge and skills typically required, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements, skills or duties so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.

All employment open positions are made available on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age, disability or veteran status.

CLASSIFICATION HISTORY

Update 07/2016

Update 07/2015

Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire classification. They cannot include, and are not intended to include, every possible activity and task performed by every specific employee.