Lead Bus Driver Behind The Wheel Trainer/Dispatcher

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PRIMARY FUNCTION

Under the general supervision of the Director, Maintenance, Operations and Transportation to perform the duties of a bus driver, to assist with organizing and conducting behind-the-wheel training sessions for original and renewal drivers; to assist with conducting required school bus safety and bus evacuation drills for students; to schedule and dispatch regular school bus routes and drivers; to schedule and dispatch extra trip assignments as necessary; and to do related work as required, consistent with job description.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Directly responsible to designated Director, Maintenance, Operations and Transportation.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Instructs bus drivers in the proper operation of school transportation vehicles

Reports to management regarding driver knowledge and skills in the efficient, safe, and legal aspects of school bus operation

Prepares and maintains training records as required by law

Qualifies drivers on all district busses

Performs bus driver duties as required

Schedules and assigns daily bus routes and drivers

Schedules and assigns extra trips

Assists in scheduling an efficient and most effective routing system

Schedules all extra trip assignments; schedules and conducts effective behind-the-wheel training programs for school bus drivers

Schedules and conducts effective school bus safety and bus evacuation programs for students

Safely operates a school bus.

DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Principles, methods, techniques and strategies for the training of school bus drivers.
Provisions of the California Motor Vehicle Code and the Education Code applicable to the operation of vehicles in the transportation of students and in the training of school bus drivers.
Oral and written communication skills.
Basic record-keeping techniques.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Methods, procedures and techniques related to a large pupil transportation operation (as per Behind the Wheel Training, Vehicle Code and California Educational Code).
Safe driving practices and methods.
Proper lifting techniques.
First aid and medical care and emergency evacuation procedures.

ABILITY TO:

Plan, coordinate, organize and conduct behind-the-wheel bus driver training programs.
As a Behind the Wheel Trainer, monitor and assess bus drivers
Assuring a high standard of performance is maintained (as per the Behind the Wheel Training manual, Vehicle Code and California Educational Code).
Communicate information between administrators, central dispatch and driving staff.
Maintain routine records.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Maintain consistent, punctual and regular attendance.
See to read a variety of materials, monitor drivers and observe hazards.
Sit for extended periods of time.
Bend at the waist, kneel or crouch to inspect buses.
Climb steps.
Operate a computer keyboard.
Appropriately handle stressful conditions.
Use proper lifting methods.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

Possession of the following valid documents: California Class B or class 2 Drivers License California School Bus Driver Certificate First Aid Certificate as required Certificate of Good Health.

EXPERIENCE:

Five (5) years of experience as a school bus driver.

Salary Range 32

Revised April 1994 Revised May 2006 Revised September 2011
Approved CSEA Executive Board: 10/6/11
CSEA President Initials: RL Approved District Representative: 9/30/11
District Rep Initials: VB