WEST Transportation Driver Coach / Trainer (Saratoga Springs)

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Lane 13 Contract And Benefits

• 8 hours per day, 250 days per year
• Hourly rate: $23.74 - 33.31 (based on experience)
• Starting date: July 1, 2025
  
  

Transportation Supervisor Contact Information:

• EAST: David Ludwig / 801.610.8850 / [email protected]
• WEST: Rex Brimhall / 801.610.8852 / [email protected]
  
  

The job of School Bus Trainer (Transportation Bus Trainer) is done for the purpose/s of providing support within the student transportation services area with specific responsibilities for providing classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel training of applicants and bus drivers; addressing school bus regulations and safety procedures; identifying training requirements; and maintaining required documentation for audit in compliance with state certification and district/state/federal requirements. Persons in this classification are frequently required to perform the functions of a school bus driver

Essential Functions

• Conducts classroom and behind-the-wheel bus driver training for the purpose of presenting, reinforcing and/or developing bus driver skills including state department of education.
• Evaluates performance of bus drivers and driver applicants for the purpose of ensuring that basic skills levels are met and are in compliance with state certification requirements.
• Informs bus drivers and driver applicants (e.g. rules, regulations, laws, procedures, etc.) for the purpose of providing information, requesting follow-up action and/or implementing procedures.
• Maintains manual and electronic documents, files and records (e.g. personnel files, physicals, drug testing, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and/or providing an up-to-date reference and audit trail.
• Oversees bus driver licensing, training requirements and certificate status (e.g. driver's licenses, physicals, drug screenings, CPR/First Aid, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Participates in unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Performs functions of a school bus driver as may be required for the purpose of meeting the district's immediate transportation service needs.
• Prepares a variety of documents and reports (e.g. activity reports, training handouts, safety information guidelines, driver evaluations, etc.) for the purpose of providing information and/or training materials to bus driver, other district personnel and outside agencies as required by established policies and/or regulatory guidelines.
• Reviews accident reports involving school buses for the purpose of monitoring driver performance, improving procedures and complying with established guidelines.
• Schedules training and testing of bus drivers and bus driver applicants for the purpose of developing a pool of eligible drivers and ensuring compliance with district policies and established regulatory requirements.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
  
  

Requirements:

• age 21+
• High school diploma or equivalent
• CPR/First Aid Certificate
• Valid Utah Class B Commercial Driver’s License with School Bus, Passenger, and Air Brake endorsements
• Drug Test Clearance
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance