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Safety and Training Coordinator
$58k-84k (estimate)
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8 Months Ago
Brenham Independent School District is Hiring a Safety and Training Coordinator Near Brenham, TX
- Ability to work effectively with campus principals, staff, students and parents.
- Strong organization and group presentation skills.
- Well-developed communications and interpersonal skills, to include written and verbal.
- Well-developed multi-tasking and time management skills.
- Must be knowledgeable in adult training techniques and possess a mechanical aptitude.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Proven ability to conduct all activities in accordance with the highest ethical standards.
- Strong working knowledge of MS Office Software (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.) and transportation related software.
- Basic math skills, mapping and routing skills.
- Ability to pass alcohol and drug test
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Knowledge of student discipline procedures
- Ability to pass bus driver physical exam
- Ability to operate bus safely
JobID: 1677
Position Type:
Transportation/Safety & Training Coordinator
Transportation/Safety & Training Coordinator
Date Posted:
4/20/2023
4/20/2023
Location:
Transportation Department Safety & Training Coordinator
Reports to: Director of Transportation
Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt
Dept./School: Transportation
Hourly Rate: Minimum - $24.00
Primary Purpose:
Responsible for the selection and training of qualified School Bus Drivers according to Brenham ISD
established guidelines and legal requirements. Provides on-going training and performance evaluation
for all employees, assists the director in administration of the department’s entire safety program.
Maintains the highest level of ethical behavior with Campus Administrators, fellow employees and our
community.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
High School Diploma or GED
Valid Texas commercial driver’s license (Class B w/P&S endorsements)
Texas School Bus Driver Safety Training Certificate
Must complete TEEX Training Academy certification program or TAPT program for school bus driver
instructors within 60 days of employment or first available regional class.
Must complete the two-day Vehicle Collision Investigation through TASB within one year of employment.
Must complete Supervisor Training – Drug Detection and Deterrence as required by CFR 49 Part 40
within one year of employment.
Must be certified or willing to obtain certification by the Texas Association of Pupil Transportation (TAPT)
as a Supervisor, Specialist or Trainer.
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Two years bus driving experience
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
None
Equipment Used:
School bus, safety equipment (flares, reflective signs), fire extinguisher.
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Conditions include operating in inclement weather, heat and humidity (most buses are not air
conditioned), enduring a bumpy ride and exposure to vehicle fumes, dust, high noise levels and to
possible injury due to traffic accidents.
Maintain emotional control under stress. May occasionally work with students with disabilities and/or
screaming children and may occasionally deal with life threatening emergencies.
Continual walking, sitting, standing, kneeling, stooping, twisting, pushing, pulling, reaching, climbing,
repetitive hand and arm motions, lifting of 45 lbs. or more, talking (announcing streets, radio), seeing
(traffic lights, inspections, passengers, stopped vehicles, traffic conditions, hearing (traffic sounds,
emergency vehicles, passengers, radio, mechanical problems).
Must be physically able to climb in and out of the school bus emergency doors to evacuate the bus in an
emergency.
Due to the nature of the position, being available after hours, weekends, and holidays is required. “On
call” situations are to be expected.
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; occasional districtwide travel
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress.
Occasional districtwide and statewide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are
not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Transportation Department Safety & Training Coordinator
Reports to: Director of Transportation
Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt
Dept./School: Transportation
Hourly Rate: Minimum - $24.00
Primary Purpose:
Responsible for the selection and training of qualified School Bus Drivers according to Brenham ISD
established guidelines and legal requirements. Provides on-going training and performance evaluation
for all employees, assists the director in administration of the department’s entire safety program.
Maintains the highest level of ethical behavior with Campus Administrators, fellow employees and our
community.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
High School Diploma or GED
Valid Texas commercial driver’s license (Class B w/P&S endorsements)
Texas School Bus Driver Safety Training Certificate
Must complete TEEX Training Academy certification program or TAPT program for school bus driver
instructors within 60 days of employment or first available regional class.
Must complete the two-day Vehicle Collision Investigation through TASB within one year of employment.
Must complete Supervisor Training – Drug Detection and Deterrence as required by CFR 49 Part 40
within one year of employment.
Must be certified or willing to obtain certification by the Texas Association of Pupil Transportation (TAPT)
as a Supervisor, Specialist or Trainer.
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Two years bus driving experience
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
1. Assist the Director of Transportation to develop and implement a twelve month plan that includes
training a sufficient number of drivers to sustain full employment, through recruitment, training,
orientation and safety programs.
2. Proactively recruits individuals to become School Bus Drivers. Instructs selected individuals through
the successful completion of training and testing to the level of State Certified School Bus Driver,
training School Bus Drivers according to district guidelines and legal requirements.
3. Works with the Director of Transportation to implement an approved State “School Bus Driver
Training Course,” monitoring it and recommending upgrades to the course as necessary.
4. Responsible for emphasizing the driver’s role and impact on children’s educational performance
throughout training and orientation.
5. Refreshes and broadens the driving skills of existing employees who operate BISD owned/leased
vehicles.
6. Develops, schedules and performs Driver Field in-service training to meet the needs of BISD.
Provides ongoing training and performance evaluations for all bus drivers and bus aides.
7. Performs a Driver Proficiency Evaluation on each driver (including road evaluation) at least once
during the school year.
8. Assists the Director of Transportation in managing the Transportation department’s entire safety
program, including scheduling monthly safety workshops/meetings, administers and maintains the
department’s safety award programs.
9. Initiates driver re-training according to BISD guidelines.
10. Identifies and develops potential candidates for TEEX and or TAPT Training Academy Certification
program.
11. Provides initial training and in-service for Safety Trainers, Behind-the Wheel Road Trainers, and
periodically evaluates their performance.
12. Coordinates and trains qualified bus drivers for district, regional and state School Bus Road-e-o.
13. Works with the Director of Transportation to help develop and implement student safety awareness
programs and coordinates on campus student rider safety training with school personnel.
14. Documents and maintains all training records as required by State and Federal regulations and BISD
policies. Files shall be maintained to document the progress of each trainee and all In-Service
training for each driver in accordance with BISD policy and procedures.
15. Manages implementation of Risk Management, Safety & Driver Training Programs for all employees
by providing First Aid Classes, Defensive Driving and other sponsored programs as necessary.
16. Assists the Director of Transportation in responding to personal injury and vehicle accidents by on
scene investigation and preparing and submitting reports to Risk Management in accordance with
BISD Policy.
17. Schedules periodic school site visits and road observation of drivers to ensure compliance with
established procedures.
18. Works with the Director of Transportation to investigate complaints relative to safety issues and take
corrective action to remedy concern.
19. Provides safety and training support to the department’s workforce and maintenance personnel.
20. Attends professional development activities/programs to keep abreast of developments and
innovations in area of transportation.
21. Compiles and analyzes monthly and periodic statistical reports of pertinent personal injury and
vehicle accident data.
22. Under the direction of the Director of Transportation, administers and maintains BISD random
drug/alcohol testing and pre-employment drug/alcohol testing program.
23. Provides notice to drivers of upcoming expiration dates of various documents and ensure their
renewal (physicals, driver’s licenses, school bus certificates, and First Aid certifications).
24. Obtains, reviews and monitors Driver Abstracts from state agencies for all driver personnel.
25. Responsible for properly maintaining district records, adhering to all policies set forth by the district for
records maintenance and learning the record retention schedule for department records.
26. Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:training a sufficient number of drivers to sustain full employment, through recruitment, training,
orientation and safety programs.
2. Proactively recruits individuals to become School Bus Drivers. Instructs selected individuals through
the successful completion of training and testing to the level of State Certified School Bus Driver,
training School Bus Drivers according to district guidelines and legal requirements.
3. Works with the Director of Transportation to implement an approved State “School Bus Driver
Training Course,” monitoring it and recommending upgrades to the course as necessary.
4. Responsible for emphasizing the driver’s role and impact on children’s educational performance
throughout training and orientation.
5. Refreshes and broadens the driving skills of existing employees who operate BISD owned/leased
vehicles.
6. Develops, schedules and performs Driver Field in-service training to meet the needs of BISD.
Provides ongoing training and performance evaluations for all bus drivers and bus aides.
7. Performs a Driver Proficiency Evaluation on each driver (including road evaluation) at least once
during the school year.
8. Assists the Director of Transportation in managing the Transportation department’s entire safety
program, including scheduling monthly safety workshops/meetings, administers and maintains the
department’s safety award programs.
9. Initiates driver re-training according to BISD guidelines.
10. Identifies and develops potential candidates for TEEX and or TAPT Training Academy Certification
program.
11. Provides initial training and in-service for Safety Trainers, Behind-the Wheel Road Trainers, and
periodically evaluates their performance.
12. Coordinates and trains qualified bus drivers for district, regional and state School Bus Road-e-o.
13. Works with the Director of Transportation to help develop and implement student safety awareness
programs and coordinates on campus student rider safety training with school personnel.
14. Documents and maintains all training records as required by State and Federal regulations and BISD
policies. Files shall be maintained to document the progress of each trainee and all In-Service
training for each driver in accordance with BISD policy and procedures.
15. Manages implementation of Risk Management, Safety & Driver Training Programs for all employees
by providing First Aid Classes, Defensive Driving and other sponsored programs as necessary.
16. Assists the Director of Transportation in responding to personal injury and vehicle accidents by on
scene investigation and preparing and submitting reports to Risk Management in accordance with
BISD Policy.
17. Schedules periodic school site visits and road observation of drivers to ensure compliance with
established procedures.
18. Works with the Director of Transportation to investigate complaints relative to safety issues and take
corrective action to remedy concern.
19. Provides safety and training support to the department’s workforce and maintenance personnel.
20. Attends professional development activities/programs to keep abreast of developments and
innovations in area of transportation.
21. Compiles and analyzes monthly and periodic statistical reports of pertinent personal injury and
vehicle accident data.
22. Under the direction of the Director of Transportation, administers and maintains BISD random
drug/alcohol testing and pre-employment drug/alcohol testing program.
23. Provides notice to drivers of upcoming expiration dates of various documents and ensure their
renewal (physicals, driver’s licenses, school bus certificates, and First Aid certifications).
24. Obtains, reviews and monitors Driver Abstracts from state agencies for all driver personnel.
25. Responsible for properly maintaining district records, adhering to all policies set forth by the district for
records maintenance and learning the record retention schedule for department records.
26. Perform other duties as assigned.
None
Equipment Used:
School bus, safety equipment (flares, reflective signs), fire extinguisher.
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Conditions include operating in inclement weather, heat and humidity (most buses are not air
conditioned), enduring a bumpy ride and exposure to vehicle fumes, dust, high noise levels and to
possible injury due to traffic accidents.
Maintain emotional control under stress. May occasionally work with students with disabilities and/or
screaming children and may occasionally deal with life threatening emergencies.
Continual walking, sitting, standing, kneeling, stooping, twisting, pushing, pulling, reaching, climbing,
repetitive hand and arm motions, lifting of 45 lbs. or more, talking (announcing streets, radio), seeing
(traffic lights, inspections, passengers, stopped vehicles, traffic conditions, hearing (traffic sounds,
emergency vehicles, passengers, radio, mechanical problems).
Must be physically able to climb in and out of the school bus emergency doors to evacuate the bus in an
emergency.
Due to the nature of the position, being available after hours, weekends, and holidays is required. “On
call” situations are to be expected.
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; occasional districtwide travel
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress.
Occasional districtwide and statewide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are
not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$58k-84k (estimate)
POST DATE
09/05/2023
EXPIRATION DATE
05/26/2024
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