Generic - Bus Driver Trainer - 2026-2027

Job

Title:

Transportation

Lead

Trainer

Exemption

Status:

Non-Exempt

Reports

to:

Assistant

Director

of

Transportation

Date

Revised:

July

2024

Dept./School:

Transportation

Pay

Grade:

MT07

Primary

Purpose:

Manage

the

Garland

ISD

training

program

to

train

individuals

to

obtain

their

CDL

(Commercial

Driver's

License)

to

secure

a

bus

driver

position

with

the

district.

Trainers

are

also

responsible

for

remedial

training

of

bus

drivers

and

monitors

and

assisting

with

route

coverage.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High

school

diploma

or

equivalent

Texas

School

Bus

Driver

Certification

Valid

U.S.

D.O.T.

Physical

Clear

and

valid

Texas

Commercial

Driver's

License

with

Passenger

(P)

and

School

Bus

(S)

endorsements

Must

be

at

least

21

years

of

age

Safe

driving

record

Not

prohibited

by

FMCSA

to

drive

a

school

bus

Experience:

Minimum

of

three

(3)

years

bus

driver

experience

Minimum

of

one

(1)

year

of

trainer

experience

Special

Knowledge/skills:

Ability

to

operate

a

school

bus

Ability

to

complete

required

bus

driver

safety

training

Professional

radio

communication

skills

Ability

to

follow

verbal

and

written

instructions,

including

policy

and

procedure

manuals

Ability

to

read

maps/

interpret

directions

for

route

assigned

Ability

to

pass

U.S.

Department

of

Transportation

annual

physical

exam

and

drug

tests

Ability

to

respond

in

emergency

situations

Ability

to

manage

student

behavior

Ability

to

work

well

with

children

with

disabilities

Ability

to

operate

special

needs

equipment

and

adaptive

equipment

Ability

to

work

as

a

team

with

the

bus

aid

Ability

to

work

under

pressure

and

prioritize

effectively

while

maintaining

composure

and

responding

in

an

appropriate

manner

Ability

to

read,

write,

and

communicate

effectively

in

English

Major

Responsibilities

and

Duties:

1.

Train

trainees

to

drive

a

bus

daily,

following

assigned

routes

and

adhering

to

established

schedules.

2.

Train

trainees

to

be

consistent

in

route

departure/arrival

time

at

designated

bus

stops.

3.

Train

trainees

to

anticipate

problems

such

as

traffic,

weather,

road

conditions,

and

schedule

changes

and

make

necessary

adjustments

to

ensure

student

safety

and

reduce

delays.

4.

Train

trainees

to

follow

the

assigned

bus

route

as

directed.

5.

Train

trainees

to

perform

pre-and

post-trip

inspections

according

to

specifications

to

ensure

the

bus

can

be

operated

safely.

Notify

the

shop

of

any

issues.

6.

Train

trainees

to

display

professionalism

in

dealing

with

students,

parents,

staff,

and

the

community.

7.

Train

trainees

to

approach

problem-solving

tactfully

with

directness

and

integrity.

8.

Train

trainees

to

exert

a

positive

influence

and

work

in

harmony

with

coworkers.

9.

Respond

to

suggestions

for

improvement

in

a

positive

manner.

10.

Train

trainees

to

report

all

accidents,

vehicle

damage,

student

injuries,

and

mechanical

problems

immediately.

11.

Train

trainees

to

complete

and

maintain

accurate,

updated,

timely

records,

including

attendance.

12.

Exercise

responsible

leadership

when

training

and

transporting

school

children.

13.

Manifest

support

for

and

compliance

with

the

philosophy,

objectives,

policies,

and

procedures

of

Garland

ISD.

Student

Management:

14.

Train

the

trainee

to

manage

student

behaviors

according

to

CPI

practices,

utilizing

non-violent

crisis

intervention

as

a

last

resort

and

promptly

reporting

student

discipline

problems

to

your

supervisor.

15.

Train

trainees

to

communicate

with

their

supervisor

regarding

student

behaviors

on

the

bus

and

then

follow

the

proper

steps

to

report

the

problems.

16.

Train

trainees

to

instruct

students

on

safe

entering,

exiting,

and

passenger

guidelines

and

oversee

students

while

loading,

unloading,

and

crossing

the

street.

Safety:

17.

Train

trainees

to

observe

all

traffic

laws

and

safety

regulations

for

school

buses,

including

railroad

crossings.

18.

Train

trainees

to

operate

all

special

needs

equipment

according

to

established

safety

procedures,

such

as

wheelchair

straps,

locks,

seatbelts,

vests,

wheelchair

lifts,

car

seats,

special

adaptive

equipment,

safety

equipment

(reflective

signs),

and

fire

extinguishers.

19.

Train

trainees

to

follow

emergency

procedures,

including

evacuation

of

students

as

needed

and,

if

necessary,

administering

first

aid.

20.

Correct

unsafe

conditions

in

the

work

area

and

promptly

report

conditions

that

are

not

immediately

correctable

to

your

supervisor.

Report

any

hazardous

conditions

along

the

scheduled

route.

21.

Train

trainee

to

familiarize

themselves

with

their

route

and

know

where

the

nearest

campuses

are

located.

Other:

22.

Train

trainees

to

use

proper

etiquette

when

operating

and

monitoring

two-way

radio

equipment.

23.

Train

trainees

to

always

keep

the

bus

clean.

24.

Ensure

the

trainee

knows

to

complete

all

required

training

assigned.

25.

Encourage

the

trainee

to

seek

professional

growth

through

continuing

education

and

staff

development.

26.

Encourage

trainees

to

maintain

a

professional

appearance.

27.

Encourage

trainees

to

attend

monthly

Safety

Meetings.

28.

Ensure

that

trainees

understand

they

must

be

available

in

both

AM

and

PM.

29.

Perform

all

other

duties

as

assigned.

Supervisory

Responsibilities:

None.

Mental

Demands/Physical

Demands/Environmental

Factors:

Tools/Equipment

Used:

School

bus

wheelchair

lift

operation;

safety

equipment;

fire

extinguisher;

special

adaptive

equipment;

and

radio

communication

equipment.

Posture:

Ability

to

sit

for

prolonged

periods

of

time;

occasional

bending/stooping;

pushing/pulling;

twisting;

and

lifting.

Motion:

Prolonged

sitting

and

reaching;

repetitive

hand

and

arm

motions.

Lifting:

Frequent

heavy

lifting

(45

pounds

or

over)

and

positioning

of

students

with

physical

disabilities,

controlling

behavior

through

physical

restraint,

assisting

non-ambulatory

students,

and

lifting

and

moving

adaptive

equipment

Environment:

Work

outside

and

inside

with

moderate

exposure

to

extreme

temperatures

(hot

and

cold)

and

weather

conditions;

moderate

exposure

to

vehicle

fumes;

exposure

to

biological

hazards

(bacteria,

communicable

diseases;

work

around

vehicles

and

machinery

with

moving

parts;

work

irregular

hours

as

needed.

Mental

Demands:

Work

with

frequent

interruptions;

maintain

emotional

control

under

stress .

This

document

describes

the

general

purpose

and

responsibilities

assigned

to

this

job.

It

is

not

an

exhaustive

list

of

all

responsibilities

and

duties

that

may

be

assigned

or

skills

that

may

be

required.

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