Transportation Third Party Tester

Transportation Third Party Tester

The job of Transportation Third Party Tester is done for the purpose of providing training to Muscogee County School District personnel as outlined in the Department of Education Transportation Student and Pupil requirements. This position will act as liaison between Transportation Department employees to include Bus Driver Trainees, Bus Drivers, Bus Monitors, Activity Drivers and other personnel to communicate and coordinate information on behalf of the Department of Education and Department of Transportation to ensure the completion of safety requirements dealing with the transport of students.

Requirements:

Educational Level: High School Diploma or GED required

Requirement: Valid Commercial Driver's License Required

Certifications/Licenses: Georgia Department of Driver's License, 3rd Party Certification REQUIRED. State or National Level Driver Training Certification REQUIRED.

Physical Activities: Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Written and oral communication; Problem solving skills; multi-task; familiarity with common terminology relating to transportation related software and processes; two-way radio communication;

Essential Duties:

Daily attendance and punctuality are required for the purpose of ensuring the goals of the work unit can be met.

Administers annual driver proficiency tests as prescribed by Georgia State Statutes and Rules for the purpose of ensuring drivers are in accordance with state and federal training policies and procedures.

Assesses, as needed, bus stop locations for hazardous and unsafe conditions for the purpose of ensuring safety for loading and unloading students.

Assists with planning and participation with in-service meetings, community safety events and the state road testing requirements for the purpose of ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.

Assists, as needed, with annual bus evacuation drills for the purpose of ensuring Department of Transportation guidelines are being met.

Assists, as needed, with phone, radio, camera, and dispatch communications and operations for the purpose of ensuring continued operations.

Maintains ongoing knowledge of all federal, state, local driving and student transportation laws, statutes and rules, as well as school board policies for the purpose of ensuring the district is in compliance.

Maintains and organizes driver training and accident files, training and instructional material and State Department of Education reports for the purpose of maintaining compliance.

Monitors school buses and drivers at regular intervals for the purpose of ensuring safe driving practices and proper student management.

Prepares methods of instruction and communication of Safe Rider Practices to students for the purpose of meeting safety requirements.

Provides necessary training and instruction in post-accident situations for the purpose of increasing safety awareness.

Provides training in lift bus operation, wheelchair tie-downs, car seat and harness attachments for the purpose of student safety.

Responds to and investigates accidents involving MCSD transportation employees for the purpose of ensuring reporting procedures are within school guidelines.

Transports students over scheduled routes to or from assigned education center or special excursions; ensuring vehicle operation is in safe operating condition for the purpose of ensuring safety of students during transport, loading and unloading from buses.

Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient, effective functioning of the work unit.

The Muscogee County School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age (40 or older), sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent