Transportation Trainer (Fountain, CO)

Transportation Trainer

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY AT www.ffc8.org Employment Qualifications 1. High school diploma completion of G.E.D. or equivalent vocational school required. 2. At least two years of experience in regular route school bus driving in Colorado required. 3. Criminal background check (required) 4. Commercial driver s license (CDL) B with P2 endorsements. (required) 5. CPR and First Aid certifications 6. DOT physical 7. Completion of CDE workshop classes in driver and special education areas 8. Complete CDL third party testing certification within first 90 days of employment.Job Goals Train and maintain requirements and endorsements for the District s Bus Drivers and Monitors and other staff. Train and evaluate employees regarding proper handling of student behavior issues. Coordinate and instruct students and drivers in school bus safety evacuation programs. Evaluate existing programs to improve and develop new training programs as needed for staff. Communicate with parents and drivers monitors regarding student discipline issues.Essential Job Functions 1. To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 2. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and or ability required. 3. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Performance Responsibilities 1. Create and maintain new and existing driver training programs for CDL and non-CDL drivers. Maintain training records according to state federal and district regulations. Conduct annual driver assessments on all district employees per CDE guidelines. Conduct on-the-job assessments as required. Contribute to alcohol and drug testing programs and compliance. 2.Conduct training testing and licensing as dictated by the Colorado Department of Revenue CDL compliance office DOT and FMCSA for all department employees requiring a CDL. Maintain CDL testing documentation and submit monthly reports to the CDL compliance office. Provide small vehicle training to District employees as required by CDE. 3. Supervise assistant trainers and support departmental communication by contributing to regular communications and other training tools. Maintain and contribute to training calendars syllabuses pacing guides employee tracking tools and other workflow exhibits. 4. Assist in instructing students on proper behavior when riding buses and at bus stops. Counsel drivers on student management issues and partner with other district personnel to ensure safe student transportation 5. Work flexible hours and contribute to regular route and trip driving and assist in office and dispatch duties. 6. Coordinate communicate instruct and evaluate employees on bus evacuation drills. Coordinate and instruct students in school bus safety evacuation. 7. Assist with interviewing and hiring of department personnel including maintaining hiring and no longer employed spreadsheets. Create and maintain department-wide metrics and key performance indicators. 8. Schedule organize and plan engaging InService(s) and other department-wide training events. 9. Perform other duties as assigned.TECHNICAL SKILLS KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES Basic accounting and math skills. Strong oral and written communication skills. English language skills. Strong interpersonal relations skills. Personal computer and keyboarding skills. Strong software knowledge like Excel Google Sheets PowerPoint and VersaTrans Routing and Planning. Customer service and public relations skills. Excellent ability to instruct and present innovative and relevant material to small and large groups. Ability to communicate interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds. Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace follow safety rules practice safe work habits utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator. Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies Superintendent policies and building and department procedures. MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and peripherals. Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment such as telephones copiers fax machines E-mail etc. Operating knowledge of and ability to drive student transportation vehicles. Operating knowledge of special needs and safety equipment on student transportation vehicles PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS The physical demands work environment factors and mental functions described below 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. PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to sit stand walk use hands to finger handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently exposed to wet and or humid conditions or outdoor weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts fumes or airborne particles toxic or caustic chemicals vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. MENTAL FUNCTIONS While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to compare analyze communicate coordinate instruct compute synthesize evaluate use interpersonal skills compile and negotiate.Salary Transportation Scheduler Dispatchers are on the Classified Salary Schedule. - FFC8 allows new hires to bring in up to 8 years of previous experience in similar school type settings. - Please understand that new hires tend to start out at the lower end of the salary range.Salary ScheduleBenefits Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8 provides medical dental vision chiropractic life long-term disability accidental death & dismemberment insurances and paid time off benefits. There are district and employee contributions to some or most of these benefits.Employment Period 261 days per year - 8 Hour Work Day