Bus Driver Sub In Training

Bus Driver Sub In Training

Position Purpose:

Participate in CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) training with the assistance of the transportation training department to become officially licensed as a CDL holder (by passing the written and physical portions of the exam) and be able to drive a full-sized school bus with the district. During non-training time periods, assist the driver as a bus monitor on a Special Needs route or Gen Ed route to carry out their responsibilities with the respect to transporting students safely to and from school.

Essential Job Functions: 

• Observe all mandatory safety rules and regulations.
• Efficiently follow the assigned schedule for training required by the transportation training department.
• Actively participate in the written portion of the training, in addition to the hands-on portion of the classroom training to ensure you will have the required skills and knowledge required to obtain your required license.
• Ability to follow instructions given by the training supervisor/trainers in order to pass the State examination.
• Abide by the township policies to include guidelines listed in the Transportation Policy/Procedures Manual.
• Ability to work as a bus monitor and assist drivers with the discipline and overall well-being of the students while students are on the bus.
• Monitors must learn the special needs of the children in order to provide safe and comfortable transportation.
• Develop positive relationships with staff and students.
• Ability to drive a minibus after meeting the minimum requirements.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

• Provide boarding assistance to students.
• Training to gain knowledge on the following operating procedures: wheelchair lifts, tie downs, lap belts, assistive devices, and other bus equipment that ensures the safety of students with disabilities.
• Assist the driver in determining or facilitating seating assignments

Travel Requirements

• Travel to transportation building for training for the first part of the scheduled shift and then to and from school district buildings while assisting as a bus monitor are required.

$16.80 per hour


Work Schedule: 

The sub driver training schedule is Monday thru Friday, 9:30 am to 12 noon. The employee has the option to work additional hours as a bus monitor in the afternoons (Monday – Friday) from 1:00pm to 3:30pm (end time could be extended if the routes run late).

Average time to complete the required training and obtain full licensure is 6-8 weeks pending no extenuating circumstances with DOT physical or Clearinghouse checks.


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work independently and collaborate with others in training.
• Ability to study the required material for state examination.
• Willingness to help special needs and/or gen ed students.
• Effective human relations skills that include a calm and patient personality.
• Ability to possess and positive attitude towards students and staff.
• Ability in adhering to safety rules and practices.
• Ability in adhering to the expectations of training.
• Ability to read and write and communicate effectively.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Seldom = Less than 25% Occasional = 26 to 50% Often = 51 to 75% Very Frequent = Greater than 75%

• Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License permit and license with PS endorsements (and airbrake).
• Ability to a DOT physical (Federal Requirement).
• Ability to pass an agility test. 
• Successful completion of the pre-service class (8 hours of online training).
•  8 hours of driving/4 hours of observation on a minibus.
•  Ability to obtain a yellow card.

Education: 

• Ability to read and write

Experience

• No previous experience necessary. Training provided

 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Apply online: https://www.applitrack.com/perryschools/onlineapp/