What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trainer position at Westerly Public Schools (RI)?
Job Title: Trainer
Location: Transportation
Effective Date:
Application Deadline:
Pay Range: $1 per hour differential (To be paid during hours as Trainer only)
Class Title: FTE 1.0
Requisition #:
Union: L808
Supervision Received: Receives supervision from the Director of Transportation
Supervision Exercised: Minimal only in the absence of the Director
Job Summary:
- Schedule/Deliver training of current/new drivers
- To oversee daily safety of Bus/Van drivers, monitors and aides
Responsibilities:
- Work closely with the Lead Trainer in delivery of the training program
- Schedule training programs for the drivers, aides and monitors
- Follow the procedures and policies of the Westerly Public Schools and perform other duties required and assigned by the District Transportation Director
Qualifications:
Experience:
- 2 years experience as a bus driver (preferred)
- Computer literate including data input
- Extensive knowledge of motor vehicle laws.
- Excelled interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent time management skills.
Education:
- Must have a high school diploma, or equivalent.
Skills:
- Must hold a valid CDL license with a “P” and “S” endorsement
- Must hold a valid RI SchoolBus Certificate (White Card)
- Compliance with all applicable federal, state, county, district, and contract specific Bus Driver requirements.
- A thorough knowledge of Federal/State rules and regulations, practices, procedures and terms; ability to gather information, maintain records and product reports; ability to exercise a high degree of initiative and good judgment
Physical Requirements:
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
- Walk, climb stairs, bend and lift up to 45lbs.
- Prolonged periods of sitting while operating the bus.