12 Month Transportation Safety and Training Coordinator 1.0 FTE

Tempe Union High School District; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Tempe Union High School District is seeking a Transportation Safety and Training Coordinator to oversee the department's training program and safety initiatives. The role focuses on coaching drivers, conducting comprehensive training, and maintaining certifications and compliance.

The position involves supervising Driver Trainers, updating training material, and ensuring adherence to district, state, and federal standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Five years of school bus CDL experience or equivalent.
• Experience in transportation/dispatching preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the transportation training program and safety initiatives.
• Coach drivers and administer skills training.
• Supervise Driver Trainers and ensure certifications are current.
• Maintain driver training manuals and update for compliance.
• Prepare and deliver in-service safety training and curricula.
• Respond to incidents and manage accident reporting.
• Monitor safety data from GPS/telematics/video sources.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.

Skills

Safety training

Driver coaching

Staff supervision

Safety analytics

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

GPS

Telematics

Onboard video

Job description

Department: Transportation

Reports to: Director of Transportation

Placement: Classified Non Exempt Salary Schedule

Term: 12 months

Position Summary

The Transportation Safety and Training Coordinator is responsible for oversight of the training program and safety initiatives for the Transportation Department.

Essential Functions

• Assists the Director of Transportation, Transportation Supervisor and the District in supporting District and department goals and objectives.
• Promotes a safety culture for all District vehicle operations.
• Monitors District driver safety data using safety analytics from various sources such as GPS, telematics and onboard video.
• Coaches drivers, administers skills training and develops a course of action to improve driver skillset.
• Makes recommendations for constructive corrective action when necessary.
• Supervises Driver Trainers, delegates assignment and workflow distribution.
• Trains Driver Trainers and ensures Trainers maintain and keep current all training certifications.
• Ensures Driver Trainers and other appropriate staff are kept abreast of regulation changes and industry trends.
• Conducts both classroom and behind the wheel training for bus drivers in order to obtain Commercial Driver's Licenses and School Bus Certification.
• Manages motor vehicle records checks, drug screenings, medical evaluations and CPR certifications for all staff.
• Maintains required documentation for audit in compliance with state certification, which must meet all District, state and federal requirements.
• Maintains and updates driver training manual to ensure compliance with District, state and federal requirements and industry best practices.
• Prepares and presents in-service training and regulated safety training and activities. Develops and presents training curriculum, classroom materials, PowerPoint presentations and videos.
• Oversees District white fleet training program including Multi-function School Activity Buses (MFSAB).
• Responds to vehicle accidents, collects data and completes accident reports
• Inspects bus routes and bus stop locations to ensure safety and compliance with DPS Minimum Standards.
• Prepares required reports.
• Assists in dispatch office as needed.
• Fills in as Bus Driver as needed.
• Provides functional supervision of Transportation staff in the absence of the Supervisor or Director.
• Any other duties as designated by the Director of Transportation or Transportation Supervisor.

Training And Experience

• High School Diploma.
• Five (5) years of school bus driver CDL experience or any combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform essential duties of the job.
• Experience in transportation/dispatching area.

Licensing/Certification Requirements

• Valid Arizona Driver's License.
• Must possess a Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL), with S&P (School Bus and Passenger) endorsements, and Department of Public Safety (DPS) School Bus Driver Certification.
• Ability to obtain CPR Instructor, School Bus Driver's Classroom Instructor, Behind the Wheel Training certificate and School Bus Driver certificate within 6 months of hire.
• Valid IVP Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card issued by the Department of Public Safety

An Equal Opportunity Employer: Tempe Union High School District is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any individual on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, gender, marital status, religion, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, or socioeconomic status. Inquiries concerning Title VI, Title VII, Title IX may be referred to the Director of Student Affairs and District Safety, and Section 504 may be referred to the Section 504 Coordinator, 500 West Guadalupe Road, Tempe Arizona 85283-3599, [phone]. In accordance with Arizona law and Governing Board Policy, Tempe Union High School District is a smoke-free, tobacco-free work environment.