Transportation Safety & Training Lead

Tempe-Union-High-School-District; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Tempe Union High School District is seeking a 12-month Transportation Safety and Training Coordinator to oversee the safety initiatives and training programs for the Transportation Department. The role involves coaching drivers, conducting training, and ensuring regulatory compliance for driver certifications and DPS standards.

You will monitor safety data, maintain documentation, and coordinate audits while supporting district goals and supervising staff in the absence of the Director of

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Tempe Union High School District is seeking a 12-month Transportation Safety and Training Coordinator to oversee the safety initiatives and training programs for the Transportation Department. The role involves coaching drivers, conducting training, and ensuring regulatory compliance for driver certifications and DPS standards.

You will monitor safety data, maintain documentation, and coordinate audits while supporting district goals and supervising staff in the absence of the Director of