Bus Driver - Driver Trainer

Bus Driver Trainer

Under the direction of a Transportation Supervisor, to drive any conventional, transit-type or smaller school bus to transport pupils in accordance with the requirements of school transportation schedules and traffic laws; organize and conduct driver classroom training workshops, including school bus safety and evacuation programs; and to perform a variety of other duties as assigned. Incumbents in this classification operate school buses on regularly scheduled passenger routes transporting pupils and school groups to and from school, to other schools and events and on special field trips. Drivers are required to perform a variety of non-bus driving duties as assigned. Incumbents must be available for emergency overtime bus driving assignments and to work assignments at hours that fit the district's needs. Position may require working a split shift. The Driver Trainer is required to train other bus drivers on proper driving practices and safety.

Representative duties include:

1. Driving a bus for any designated route according to an established time schedule; pick up and discharge pupils at designated stops; escort all students crossing streets as necessary.
2. Monitoring the loading and unloading of students in a safe manner. Following proper boarding procedures for all students.
3. Safely transporting all students and teachers as directed. Ensuring the proper use of safety equipment for students with special needs.
4. Performing daily pre and post trip inspections of bus and safety equipment; cleaning and fueling bus; reporting mechanical difficulties to appropriate personnel.
5. Maintaining daily records of mileage, student count, driving time and non-driving time; preparing monthly reports. Completing incident reports when necessary.
6. Completing schedules for pick-up and delivery times of regular routes and field trips.
7. Supervising student behavior on bus according to established policies and procedures.
8. Attending in-service training and other meetings as directed.
9. Doing clerical, custodial, and inventory duties as assigned.
10. Utilizing two-way radio for bus-to-bus and bus-to-dispatch communication.
11. Securing training and keeping abreast of new and current laws governing the operation of school buses and student transportation; relaying such information to the District's school bus drivers, and providing them with inservice training in order that they are able to transport students safely and in accordance with state law; providing driver training, including bus evacuation programs, in accordance with California Highway Patrol requirements.
12. Planning, organizing, and conducting classroom and behind-the-wheel training for drivers on updated state laws, Motor Vehicle Code, the District's policies and procedures, proper driving practices, special education needs, and safety. Coordinating testing with California Highway Patrol.
13. Planning, organizing and conducting instruction for pupils and staff and all passengers who ride District buses regarding safety and bus evacuation procedures; scheduling and conducting actual bus evacuation drills for bus drivers and students; maintaining related files and records.
14. Conducting field inspection for outside charter vehicles.
15. Conducting ride-alongs and observing individual's driving habits and reactions under various driving conditions to ensure conformance with vehicle operational standards and state vehicle codes.
16. Performing other job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations related to pupil transportation, modern office practices, procedures, and equipment, methods, practices and procedures of dispatching transportation vehicles, operation of a computer, standard office equipment and two-way radio, record-keeping techniques, health and safety regulations, interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy, oral and written communication skills, bus routes, traffic laws, and driving conditions within the district boundaries.

Ability to drive school bus safely, maintain order among students while on a bus, understand and follow oral and written directions, meet schedules and timelines, maintain records and prepare reports, communicate effectively both orally and in writing, adapt to interruptions and changes in the daily routine, work effectively within a team, coordinating with colleagues, stakeholders, and external partners to complete tasks, achieve goals, and resolve issues in a collaborative and efficient manner, demonstrate a commitment to Los Alamitos Unified School District's mission, vision, and priority goals.

Education and experience: Any combination equivalent to: High School Diploma, GED, or Certificate of Completion and a safe driving record. Licenses and other requirements: Class A or Class B California Driver's License with passenger endorsement; Bus Driver Certificate issued by the California Highway Patrol; incumbents must be able to pass and maintain a First Aid test issued by the California Highway Patrol or American Red Cross (if the CHP test is waived); and have a valid medical examiner's certificate as required by the Department of Transportation. Maintain clear drug and alcohol screenings. California State Department of Education School Bus Driver Instructor Certificate authorizing classroom and behind the wheel training, and maintaining of such certificate as a condition of continued employment.

Los Alamitos Unified School District offers a generous fringe benefit package for employees working at least.75 FTE. Benefit options include medical, dental, and vision insurance.