Lead Transportation Training Specialist

About the role

Under general supervision, incumbent(s) conduct training of bus drivers and bus assistants such as new hire orientation, commercial driver's license preparation, follow-up and post-accident training, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), AED, and first aid preparation. Incumbent(s) perform pre-trip bus inspections, driving evaluations, and bus evacuation exercises. Incumbent(s) provide transportation for students to and from school.

Responsibilities

• Conducts training of new bus drivers for preparation to obtain a commercial driver’s license and to ensure compliance with District procedures and federal and state laws.
• Conducts follow-up training and post-accident training to current bus drivers and bus assistants.
• Completes training rubric and notifies Director of Transportation of training results.
• Provides transportation for students to and from school including driving through neighborhoods, congested traffic and on major streets while practicing defensive driving methods.
• Assesses emergency breakdowns by determining problem and when to call office for assistance.
• Maintains order on the bus according to state law and District policy by monitoring student behavior in mirror and using public announcement system.
• Assists with the implementation of training programs for bus assistants and bus drivers consistent with Department of Public Safety (DPS) and Arizona requirements.
• Conducts bus evacuation exercises as required by Federal Regulations and Department of Public Safety (DPS).
• Assists with the development and implementation of student school bus safety programs.
• Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid training for bus drivers and bus assistants to obtain required certification.
• Acts as a third-party tester by giving road tests, and determining whether bus driver qualifies for a commercial driver’s license.
• Performs pre-trip bus inspections by examining bus seats, floors, windows, windshields, lights and lenses, turn signals, horns, bus emblems, seatbelts, tire condition, fuel and oil capacity, brake effectiveness, and other minor bus repairs.
• Performs driving evaluations for bus drivers to ensure compliance with applicable procedures and laws.
• Documents results of bus inspections and driving evaluations and provides results to Director of Transportation.
• Attends meetings, conferences, and training seminars in order to stay updated on current laws and regulations, methods, and techniques in regards to school district transportation.
• Maintains valid commercial driver’s license and first aid and CPR certification.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) prior to being hired.
• Three years of school bus driving experience.
• Possession of Arizona Class B Commercial Driver’s License with “P” and “S” endorsement for a minimum of three (3) years.
• Motor Vehicle Driving Record with no violations.
• Third Party Examiner Certification (required to obtain within 180 days of hire).
• Certified CPR, AED, and First Aid Trainer (required to obtain within 90 days of hire).
• Department of Public Safety Classroom Instructor Certification (required to obtain within 90 days of hire).
• Department of Public Safety Behind the Wheel Instructor Certification (required to obtain within 90 days of hire).
• Department of Public Safety Physical Performance Instructor Certification (required to obtain with 90 days of hire).
• Obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ IVP FPCC).

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of three (3) years of previous experience training adult learners.
• Proficiency in English and Spanish language.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, talk or hear.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions, and vibration.

Working Conditions

• Regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions, and vibration.
• Occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather).
• Work in high, precarious places and risk of electrical shock.