Durango School District is accepting applications for a Driver Trainer/Swing Driver in the Transportation Department. This position begins 7/30/18, with the addition of training days in May or as scheduled with supervisor. Includes benefits.
Job Title: Driver Trainer Pay Grade: Support Staff, Range 14
Job Family: Transportation Services FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Department: Transportation Prepared Date: March 20, 2018
Typical Work Year: 10 months
SUMMARY: Ensure district drivers are in compliance with federal, state and local regulations and district policy by assisting in developing, implementing and performing training as well as conducting certification classes and testing district drivers and departmental staff. Fulfill all responsibilities of a bus driver when required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequency of duties, percent of time and work year may vary based on departmental needs.
D 45% Develop, plan, coordinate, implement, and document all aspects of training for school bus drivers, and district drivers to maintain compliance with federal, state, and District regulations. Instruct classes in driving in adverse weather and mountain terrain, student management. Provide training for school bus drivers and transportation staff to obtain CDL, BP2S.
D 25% Assist in evaluating bus driver performance, pre and post-trip methods, student management skills, and emergency procedures by riding with drivers, observing drills and pre/post-trip procedures.
W 5% Instruct drivers, bus monitors, and paraprofessionals in the proper and safe usage of wheel chair lifts and placement/securing of wheel chairs and strollers in buses/vehicles. Instruct drivers, bus monitors, and paraprofessionals in the proper and safe usage of lap belts, car seats, safety vests, and other safety restraint systems used to ensure the safe transportation of passengers.
Q 5% Assist the Coordinator of Transportation in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring bus drivers.
W 10% Audit and maintain records on staff training, licensing and certifications to ensure currency of all CDL licenses, First Aid/CPR training, Department of Transportation (DOT) physicals, etc. Assist in developing and maintaining the department procedural manual.
D 4% Maintain training files for drivers in training and new drivers. Assist with the qualifications files for documenting CDL, DOT, District, and CDE requirements/licenses. Assist with monitoring the radio and receiving route calls.
Ongoing 5% Drive routes and/or excursions as necessary in emergency situations or when staff is limited.
Ongoing 1% Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING: High school diploma or equivalent.
EXPERIENCE: Two or more years of experience in school transportation.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS:
- Criminal background check required for hire.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Colorado Commercial driver’s license (CDL) with Class B and P2S endorsement.
- CPR and First Aid certifications.
- Non-violent Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training required within three months of hire.
- Must pass drug/alcohol screen per Board Policy
TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:
- Customer service and public relations skills.
- Knowledge of city and county road networks and location of schools in the district.
- Knowledge of Colorado and Federal laws as they relate to the transportation of students.
- Ability to lead, train and work with others.
- Knowledge of and awareness of all age groups of students to effectively train in student management.
- Ability to drive and operate a school bus and other fleet vehicles.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Critical thinking and problem solving skills.
- Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent policies and building/department procedures.
- Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with all people including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
- Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE:
- Operating knowledge of school buses and pool vehicles
- Operating knowledge of basic maintenance and emergency equipment including radio, tire chains, reflective triangles, etc.
- Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment (computer, e-mail, fax, telephones, radios, etc.)
Durango School District 9-R is an equal opportunity educational institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state or local law. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact Laura Galido, Compliance Officer, Durango School District 9-R, 201 E 12th Street, Durango, CO 81301, (970) 247-5411, lgalido@durango.k12.co.us, or the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 1244 Spear Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, (303) 844-5695.
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