Trainer

Job Title: Trainer

Location: Transportation

Effective Date:

Application Deadline:

Pay Range: $1 per hour differential (To be paid during hours as Trainer only)

Class Title: FTE 1.0

Requisition #:

Union: L808

Supervision Received: Receives supervision from the Director of Transportation

Supervision Exercised: Minimal only in the absence of the Director

Job Summary:

Schedule/Deliver training of current/new drivers

To oversee daily safety of Bus/Van drivers, monitors and aides

Responsibilities:

Work closely with the Lead Trainer in delivery of the training program

Schedule training programs for the drivers, aides and monitors

Follow the procedures and policies of the Westerly Public Schools and perform other duties required and assigned by the District Transportation Director

Qualifications:

Experience:

2 years experience as a bus driver (preferred)

Computer literate including data input

Extensive knowledge of motor vehicle laws.

Excelled interpersonal and customer service skills.

Excellent time management skills.

Education:

Must have a high school diploma, or equivalent.

Skills:

Must hold a valid CDL license with a "P" and "S" endorsement

Must hold a valid RI SchoolBus Certificate (White Card)

Compliance with all applicable federal, state, county, district, and contract specific Bus Driver requirements.

A thorough knowledge of Federal/State rules and regulations, practices, procedures and terms; ability to gather information, maintain records and product reports; ability to exercise a high degree of initiative and good judgment

Physical Requirements:

Must be 21 years of age or older.

Walk, climb stairs, bend and lift up to 45lbs.

Prolonged periods of sitting while operating the bus.