Bus Driver Trainer

Campbell County School District; Gillette (WY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Campbell County School District in Gillette, WY seeks a Bus Driver Training specialist to plan and deliver safety-focused instruction for district bus drivers and substitutes. You will develop materials, conduct behind-the-wheel training, and ensure compliance with state regulations, district policies, and audit requirements.

The role supports transportation operations, coordinates with the Supervisor of Transportation, and helps maintain safe, dependable student transportation.

Qualifications

• Wyoming rules and laws of the road referenced in training.
• Experience with student discipline via department procedures.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical problems with buses.
• Strong written and verbal communication for training material.

Responsibilities

• Advises students and passengers on behavior for safety.
• Conducts bus driver training for district drivers and substitutes.
• Creates and updates training materials and resources.
• Maintains documentation for audits and compliance.
• Prepares field trip and incident reports as needed.
• Presents procedural training guidelines to staff.
• Supervises students during transit to ensure safety.

Skills

Safety practices

Record keeping

Mechanical aptitude

Training delivery

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Two-Way Radio

Gauges

Door Controls

Fuel Pump

Job description

The job of Bus Driver Training is done for the purpose/s of transporting students over scheduled routesand/or to/from special excursions; ensuring vehicle operation is in safe operating condition; providingclassroom instruction and behind the wheel training of applicants and bus drivers; addressing school busregulations and safety procedures; identifying training requirements; andmaintaining requireddocumentation for audit in compliance with state certification and district/state/federal requirements; andensuring safety of students during transport, loading and unloading from buses.

This job reports to Supervisor of Transportation

Essential Functions

• Advises students and other passengers of appropriate behavior for the purpose of reinforcing regulationsand maintaining passenger safety.
• Assesses incidents, complaints, accidents and/or potential emergency situations for the purpose ofresolving and/or recommending a resolution to the situation.
• Attends safety meetings, trainings, etc. relating to State and district requirements for the purpose ofpresenting and/or acquiring information.
• Conducts bus driver training for district drivers, substitutes, and other assigned employees for thepurpose of presenting, reinforcing and/or developing bus driver skills.
• Creates program materials (e.g. procedures, handouts, training materials, resource information, etc.) forthe purpose of ensuring adequate training resources for facilities personnel.
• Informs other school personnel, parents, etc. of events and/or practices (e.g. scheduled stops,established routes, route conditions, etc.) for the purpose of advising them of issues that may requireaction.
• Performs the functions of a School Bus Driver for the purpose of meeting the District's transportationneeds.
• Prepares documents and reports (e.g. field trips reports, incident reports, inspections records,passenger misconduct, mileage logs, student counts, routing information, etc.) for the purpose ofproviding written support and/or conveying information.
• Presents procedural and behavioral training guidelines to staff within the district for the purpose ofpromoting safety and outlining district policies.
• Reports observations and/or incidents (e.g. discipline, accidents, inappropriate social behavior, etc.) forthe purpose of communicating information to appropriate personnel.
• Responds to inquiries (e.g. students, parents, other school personnel, etc.) for the purpose of providinginformation and/or direction.
• Supervises students and other passengers during transit for the purpose of maintaining safety andfollowing district policy.

Other Functions

• Assists other personnel, as may be required, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective workenvironment.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform single, technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meetchanging job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the jobinclude: adhering to safety practices; operating all School Bus in fleet, Snow Chains, Controls of School Bus, DoorControls, Gauges, Fuel Pump, Two-Way Radio, etc.; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios;understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and analyze situations to define issuesand draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions ofthe job include: Wyoming rules and laws of the road; handle student discipline by approved department procedures;troubleshooting mechanical problems with bus, etc. concepts of grammar and punctuation; and safety practices andprocedures.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment.Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing specific, definedprocesses; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with awide diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment.Independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with datarequires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability based
competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups;displaying mechanical aptitude; maintaining confidentiality; and meeting deadlines and schedules.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized routines; providing information and/oradvising others; There is a continual opportunity to significantly impact the organization’s services.

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands:occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling andsignificant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 80% sitting, 10% walking, and 10% standing. The job isperformed under minimal temperature variations and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/orillness.

Experience:

Job related experience is desired.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Equivalency:

Required Testing:

Federal DOT Physical; Pre-employment DrugScreen; Random Drug/Alcohol Screening

Certificates and Licenses:

CDL Type B Driver's License w/PSEndorsement; CPR/First Aid Certificate (byassignment); Evidence of Insurability

Continuing Educ. / Training:

Six hours annual training required by WYDOT; Maintain evidence of insurability

Clearances

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance