2026-27 Bus Driver Trainer - Transportation Dept.

Essential Functions

• Counsels and trains bus drivers, driver applicants, and bus aides for the purpose of ensuring that basic skills levels are met and are in compliance with federal, district, and state certification requirements.
• Evaluates performance of bus drivers, driver applicants, and bus aides for the purpose of ensuring that basic skills levels are met and are in compliance with federal, district, and state certification requirements.
• Maintains manual and electronic documents, files, and records for the purpose of documenting activities and/or providing an up-to-date reference and audit trail.
• Oversees bus driver licensing, training requirements, and certificate status (e.g., driver's licenses, physicals, drug screenings, CPR/First Aid, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Participates in unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Performs functions of a school bus driver for the purpose of meeting the district's transportation service needs.
• Prepares a variety of documents and reports (e.g., activity reports, training handouts, safety information guidelines, driver and bus aide evaluations, etc.) for the purpose of providing information and/or training materials to bus drivers, other district personnel, and outside agencies as required by established policies and/or regulatory guidelines.
• Responds to a variety of inquires from staff, parents, district personnel, etc. for the purpose of resolving problems, providing information, and/or referring to appropriate personnel.
• Schedules training and testing of and/or by non-district personnel for the purpose of ensuring compliance with district policies and established regulatory requirements.

Other Functions

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements

• Skills: Operating standard office equipment; using pertinent software applications; operating heavy and light duty vehicles; preparing and maintaining accurate records.
• Knowledge: Calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; reading technical information; composing a variety of documents; facilitating group discussions; safe driving practices; provisions of the motor vehicle code and the education code applicable to the operation of vehicles transporting school students; state licensing requirements; methods of instruction and training; first aid/CPR.
• Ability: Scheduling a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gathering, collating, and/or classifying data; considering a variety of factors when using equipment; working with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; utilizing a variety of types of job-related equipment; adapting to changing work priorities; effective communication skills; maintaining a good rapport with employees, community, and students.