Trainer for School Bus Drivers

Illinois School District U-46; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois School District U-46 seeks an experienced trainer to educate new drivers and bus staff on CDL requirements, pre-trip inspections, and safety procedures. You will support the Safety & Operations Manager with mandated safety training and licensing, and help evaluate bus routes for safety.

The role requires holding a CDL and a school bus permit, plus several years of driving experience and a clean accident record.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid CDL and school bus permit.
• Minimum five years of school bus driving experience preferred.
• Three consecutive years without a preventable accident.
• Knowledge of state and federal transportation regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Instruct new employees in all proper procedures, including pre-trip inspections, defensive driving techniques, and student management.
• Provide remedial training as necessary.
• Perform written on-the-road driving observations as necessary.
• Assist Safety & Operations Manager with state mandated safety training, licensing and safety evacuations.
• Assist in evaluating in-district roads, streets, and neighborhoods as they relate to bus traffic and safety.
• Must maintain confidentiality.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Instructing

Training

Safety training

Multi-tasking

Communication

Education

CDL

School Bus Permit

Job description

To promptly and thoroughly train new drivers and applicable mechanical staff in orderto successfully obtain their Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) and provide resources for obtaining their Commercial Drivers License (CDL), as well as any necessary permits required by their position. Additionally, provide training for new assistants.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Instruct new employees in all proper procedures, including pre-trip inspections, defensive driving techniques, and student management.
• Provide remedial training in all proper procedures as necessary.
• Perform written on-the-road driving observations as necessary.
• Assist Safety & Operations Manager with state mandated safety training, licensing and safety evacuations.
• Assist Safety & Operations Manager with the bus safety evacuation program.
• Assist in evaluating in-district roads, streets, and neighborhoods as they relate to bus traffic and safety.
• Must maintain confidentiality.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

• Hold and maintain a valid CDL.
• Hold and maintain a school bus permit.
• Be capable of driving all types of school buses.
• Minimum of five (5) years school bus driving experience, preferred.
• Must have a minimum of three (3) consecutive years without a preventable accident.

Experience / Knowledge

• Must have the ability to multi-task and work well under pressure.
• Knowledge and understanding of state and federal laws and regulations governing the school transportation industry, preferred.
• Comfortable giving direction/instruction to all size groups.

Physical Demands

• Ability to safely and quickly evacuate all types of school buses used by U-46.
• Ability to bend, kneel, and lift during the course of the normal work day

Terms of Employment

• This is a 12-monthposition.
• Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education and set forth in the collective bargaining agreement.
• The hourly rate for this role is $26.71/hr.