Job Title: Transportation Trainer
| Reports to: | Training and Safety Coordinator |
| Job Group: | Non-Instructional Non-Bargaining |
| FLSA: | Non-Exempt |
| Job Code: | 5155 |
| Salary Schedule: | PG10 |
JOB GOAL
Responsible for training and compliance of transportation staff with a focus on special needs students to promote safe and efficient transportation services for the District, in accordance with federal, state, local, and District policies and procedures.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist with the recruitment and training of transportation assistants and other transportation staff.
- Conduct Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) testing through third-party tester program.
- Assist with development of training programs relative to special needs transportation and the operation of specialized equipment.
- Schedule and conduct Exceptional Student Education (ESE) equipment trainings and performance audits for school bus drivers, transportation assistants, school-based personnel and other transportation staff, to include policy, procedure, and regulations regarding special needs student transportation and equipment operation.
- Assist with development of procedure manuals related to transportation of children in accordance with all established guidelines.
- Assist with development of training program in accordance with Florida State Laws and Administrative Code.
- Create, maintain, and verify accuracy of various departmental reports and databases as requested; monitor and maintain compliance aspects for District employees and maintain all appropriate records.
- Establish communications with all relevant stakeholders to promote safe and efficient transportation services for the District.
- Assume responsibilities of a school bus driver or transportation assistant as required to maintain the daily operation of transportation services.
- Respond to emergency situations as they arise and keep management informed of potential problems and unusual events.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, policies and procedures related to school bus services and transportation of students.
- General geographical knowledge of the county.
- Ability to work collaboratively with others and facilitate groups to consensus.
- Ability to organize, plan and implement a project to successful completion.
- Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences, orally and in writing, including electronic media.
- Excellent time management skills and ability to organize, prioritize, and manage work assignments in an efficient manner and within established timeframes.
- Operating knowledge of computer programs, including email, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and web-based technologies and platforms.
- Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with all stakeholders.
- All hires must submit to and pass an initial drug test and subsequent random drug tests in accordance with District requirements.
- All hires must meet dexterity and reflex requirements according to the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) guidelines.
- All hires must pass pre-employment drug screening according to the Federal Omnibus Transportation Employees Testing Act (OTETA).
EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) from an accredited institution
- Five years' experience working with student transportation services, which must include experience driving a school bus
- OR
- Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS
- Possess or obtain a Third-Party Commercial Driver License Tester certificate within twelve (12) months of employment; scheduled into the first available class after employment.
- Valid and current Florida Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class B, with a School Bus Endorsement 'S', and Passenger Endorsement 'P' or able to attain within 6 months of employment.
- Must maintain a driving record that meets the standards of the District Safe Driver Plan. Driver's license must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.
- Medical Examination Report for Commercial Driver Fitness Determination.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate degree from an accredited institution in the field of Transportation and Logistics, or related field
- Eight years' experience working with student transportation services, which must include experience driving a school bus
- Florida School Bus Operator Trainer certificate
- Commercial Driver License Tester Train the Tester certificate
- Two years' previous training experience
- Instructor, Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA)
- Certified Instructor, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/ First Aid (FA)
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
None
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
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.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, and hear. The employee occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds. Specific vision ability required by this job includes close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Indoors and Outdoors: The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.
Cold: The worker is subject to extreme cold. Temperatures are below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour.
Heat: The worker is subject to extreme heat. Temperatures are above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour.
Noise: The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.
Vibration: The worker is subject to vibration. There is exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body.
Atmospheric Conditions: The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions. One or more of the following conditions affect the respiratory systems or the skin: fumes, odors, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.
MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT
- Transportation equipment including wheelchairs, car seats, school bus lifts, and other adaptive equipment and devices as necessary.
- General office equipment, including personal computers, fax machines, copiers, telephones, etc.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District’s approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be established by the District.
Performance of the job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the School Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Pasco County Schools will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to allow them to perform the essential functions of the job when such individuals request an accommodation.
