What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trainer/Lead Bus Driver position at Dayton Independent School District?
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Serve as a mentor to drivers and aides. Provide job training to new employees, refresher
training for current employees, and safety training to DISD students. Ride along to provide
feedback to drivers and monitors. Work with Trainees to acquire their CDL’s.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification
High School Diploma or GED
Valid Texas commercial driver’s license (Class B or above) with passenger (p) and school
bus (s) endorsements
Texas Department of Public Safety (Tx DPS) School Bus Driver Certification
Acceptable driving record as defined by Tx DPS
Texas Association for Pupil Transportation (TAPT) Trainer certification (or ability to obtain)
including successful completion of the TEEX Train the Trainer course
Special Knowledge/Skills
Ability to receive and give verbal instructions effectively
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to pass pre-employment and random drug/alcohol screens
Ability to pass annual Tx DPS school bus driver’s physical examinations
Ability to maintain confidentiality with respect to student and personal information
Ability to follow District and Transportation Department policies and procedures
Ability to assist with various office duties as necessary
Ability to instruct and prepare Trainees for their CDL test
Experience
Five (5) years prior experience as a school bus driver.
No more than one (1) preventable collision, or other incident involving bodily injury,
within the previous three (3) year period while performing job duties for Dayton ISD
or other employer.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Mentoring
1. Guide new employees to help them become familiar with their job and with
Dayton ISD.
2. Conduct monthly workgroup meetings (15 – 30 minutes) and hold open dialogue
with drivers and monitors.
3. Be available to discuss issues with drivers and monitors and provide guidance
and advice on work-related matters.
Training
1. Train prospective drivers (Trainees) to obtain their Class B CDL with passenger
and school bus endorsements.
2. Conduct road tests with prospective drivers who are licensed.
3. Train regular and special needs monitors.
4. Provide re-training to drivers and monitors.
5. Make recommendations for the improvement of the transportation training
program.
6. Summer training is required.
Bus Rider Safety
1. Provide bus rider safety training (including evacuation drills) to DISD students at
the campuses as assigned by the Director of Transportation.
Route Selection and Other Assignments
1. Routes will be assigned by the Director of Transportation.
2. Route assignment will be based on length of route in order to maximize
training time.
3. Trainers may not sign up for mid-day routes and field trips with consideration
given to increased availability to Trainers.
4. Trainers may be used as a substitute driver for a mid-day or on a field trip
based on need.
Professional Conduct and Communication
1. Be an example of professionalism in all matters and at all times.
2. Provide support and encouragement to our Trainees and all Transportation
employees.
3. Maintain good public relations regarding the Transportation Department.
4. Maintain open communication with Director and Assistant Director of
Transportation regarding driver and monitor performance which may require
counseling or personnel action.
5. Provide summary of monthly workgroup meetings to the director of
Transportation so issues can be addressed at monthly safety meetings.
Vehicle Operation
1. Observe all traffic laws relating to school buses.
2. Exercise extreme caution while loading and unloading students.
3. Exercise safe driving habits when operating all District vehicles.
4. Attendance is an essential job function.
5. Other duties as assigned.
Salary : $20 - $24