Driver Trainer - District Safety Officer

Position Type:
Transportation/Driver Trainer / Transportation Safety Officer

Date Posted:
9/4/2024

Location:
Transportation Department

Description : Driver Trainer - District Safety Officer
Salary: Salary and work year to be determined by the Board

Available: Immediately

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Associate degree preferred
• SC (CDL), Class B, with passenger endorsement and School Bus (S) endorsements
• Three (3) years experience as a Driver Trainer or Safety Officer with a school transportation department or in fleet operation
• Successful completion of SC Third Party Examiner Course preferred
• Successful completion of SC Department of Education Trainer Course preferred
• Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screening

Such alternatives to the above qualificatins as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Responsible To: Director of Transportation

Job Goal:
To assist in providing safe, efficient and professional operation of bus fleet

Essential Functions:

• Supervise assigned bus drivers and assistants, conduct annual performance appraisals/evaluations and make recommendations for approprirate employment actions
• Plan and implement programs, policies, and procedures to provide effective and efficient safety training programs in support of all school transportation
• Analyze safety, using current laws and policies, and suggest corrective actions
• Coordinate Special Needs bus routes
• Plan, design, implement, and evaluate training programs for all school bus drivers, assistants, and drivers of commercial vehicles
• Compile data and analyze training needs in order to develop educational materials for improving driver performance
• Schedule and implement bus safety programs for elementary students
• Maintain accurate and current driver files as required to monitor health, safety, and driver history issues
• Monitor CDL drivers to ensure compliance with applicable procecures and laws
• Investigate and correct unsafe or hazard conditions at bus stops
• Review Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) on a monthly basis to identify any applicable driver license suspensions
• Assist with on-site handling of disruptive student behavior or student injury on buses or at bus stops
• Demonstrate initiative in the performance of assigned responsibilities

Employee Qualities/Responsibilities:

• Meet and deal effectively with the general public, staff members, parents, administators, and other contact persons using tact and good judgment
• Follow attendance, punctuality, and other qualities of an appropriate work ethic
• Ensure adherence to good safety standards
• Maintain confidentiality regarding shcool/workplace matters
• Model and maintain high ethical standards
• Participate successfully in the traning programs offered to increase skill and proficiency related to assignment

Inter/Intra-Agency Communication and Delivery:

• Serve as district investigator of vehicle accidents, assist law enforcement and prepare reports for submission to Risk Management
• Exercise service orientation when working with others
• Keep supervisor informed of potential problems or unusual events
• Use effective, positive interpersonal communication skills
• Respond to inquiries and concerns in a timely manner
• Serve on school/district committees as required or as appropriate

System Support:

• Exhibit interpersonal skills to work as an effective team member
• Follow federal and stat laws as well as School Board policies, rules, and regulations
• Demonstrate support for the school distict and its goals and priorities
• Demonstrate initiative in identifying potential problems or opportunities for improvement
• Prepare or assist in the preparation of all required reports and maintain all appropriate records
• Partitipate in cross-training activities as required
• Perform other tasks consistent wihtthe goals and objectives of this position
• Serve as a sub driver as needed

Additional Responsibilities:

• Perform other related duties as required

A complete application packet must be submitted through the online application system prior to the closing date in order to be considered for this position. ALL of the following requirements must be submitted before the posted deadline:

1. Certified Employment Application
2. Three (3) Classified Employment References (Included in Application)
3. Résumé
4. Copy of high school diploma / equivalent or college degree(s)

CLOSING DATE: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2024, 12:00 noon, or until filled

NOTE: It is the responsibility of the applicant to insure that all required application documents are submitted prior to the posted deadline. An incomplete application will render the applicant ineligible.

For DCSD Employees : In addition to the application packet, a "Request to Interview for Transfer" form must be submitted for approval (available on the website, in the schools, and at Department of Human Resources).

The District reserves the right at any time to extend the deadline without notice and without final consideration of any pending application.