Driver Trainer (Student Transportation)

EDUCATIONAL SERVICE DIST 112; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Educational Service District 112 in Vancouver, Washington seeks a part-time Driver Trainer for Student Transportation. The role trains bus drivers, ensures compliance with state laws and district policies, and maintains all related records.

Travel in Clark County and nearby counties is possible, with on-call, flexible hours. The position requires driver training certifications, a valid CDL with S/P1 endorsements, and two years of school bus driving experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid CDL class A or B with S and P1 endorsements and WA School bus driver authorization.
• Certificate of Completion of OSPI's School Bus Driver Trainer course.
• Certificate of Completion of OSPI's annual Driver Trainers In-Service.
• Two years of experience as a school bus driver.
• Within 60 days, hold a valid First Aid card.

Responsibilities

• Conduct bus driver training, ensuring compliance with state laws, regulations, and district policies.
• Maintain training and safety records per federal/state laws and ESD 112 policies.
• Conduct driving evaluations and retraining programs as needed.
• Attend Driver Trainer In-Service to maintain certification.
• Establish effective relationships and support new employees.

Skills

Two years of experience as a schoolbus

CDL class A or B with S and P1

First Aid certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

OSPI School Bus Driver Trainer course

OSPI Driver Trainers In-Service

Job description

Driver Trainer (Student Transportation)

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Job Details

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

General Responsibilities

Reporting to the Specialized Transportation Director, the Driver Trainer position is on an "as needed basis".

Salary: The hourly compensation range for this position is $28.67 - $34.87. Offers are made at the beginning of the range.

Assignment: This position is on an "as needed" basis with the opportunity for flexible/alternative hours. The work is primarily in Clark County, with opportunities in Cowlitz and Klickitat counties (if desired). Work related travel will be reimbursed in accordance with ESD 112 travel policies and procedures. Regular attendance required: accepting and working full substitute assignments is an expectation of this position.

Essential Functions

• Conduct bus driver training, assuring compliance with state laws and regulations and district policies.
• Maintain training, safety and other transportation records consistent with all federal and state laws, and ESD 112 policies.
• Conduct driving evaluations and retraining programs on an individual basis when necessary.
• Conduct special training programs, i.e. driver responsibilities and techniques, working with special needs students, as well as special tools and equipment.
• Attend the state required Driver Trainer In-Service to maintain Driver Trainer Certification.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships and work well with others, including listening empathetically, developing new employees and motivating staff to do their best.
• Maintain regular attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Other Functions

• Maintain confidentiality and professional communication with ESD staff and Community Partners.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum/Preferred Qualifications & Skills

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Hold a valid state class A or B commercial driver's license with "S" and "P1" endorsements and a valid Washington State School bus driver authorization.
• Certificate of Completion of OSPI's School Bus Driver Trainer course and Certificate of Completion of the mandated OSPI annual Driver Trainers In-Service.
• Two years of experience as a school bus driver.
• Hold or be able to obtain within 60 days a valid First Aid card.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a bus driver working with special needs students.
• Two years of experience as a school bus driver trainer.

Working Conditions/Employment Requirements

Working Conditions

• Required to operate and ride school buses under various road conditions.
• Required to set up driving maneuvers using traffic cones and other devices, with frequent lifting, kneeling and bending.
• Required to remain on-call and work flexible hours as necessary.
• Travel throughout the ESD 112 service region as needed.

Employment Requirements

• Successful completion of a criminal history and fingerprint check through the Washington State Patrol and FBI.
• Maintain a valid state class A or B commercial driver's license with "S" and "P1" endorsements and a valid Washington State School bus driver authorization.
• Maintain Certificate of Completion of OSPI's School Bus Driver Trainer course and Certificate of Completion of the mandated OSPI annual Driver Trainers In-Service.

Position Type: Part-time

Salary: $27 to $33 Per Hour

Job Categories: Administration > Transportation

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Mayra Tapia-Mendez , HR Manager
• 2500 NE 65th Ave
• Vancouver, Washington 98661
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]