New Haven Unified School District
Location
Union City, CA | United States
Job description
Lead Bus Driver Behind The Wheel Trainer/Dispatcher
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.
Directly responsible to designated Director, Maintenance, Operations and Transportation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Five (5) years of experience as a school bus driver.
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