Bus Operator Trainee Jobs in Georgia (NOW HIRING)

License and Certification Qualifications:

• Valid Georgia Class B Commercial Driver's License Required
• Georgia Department of Education (DOE) Transportation Instructor's certification Preferred
• Commercial Motor Vehicle Examiner's License, Preferred
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/First Aid Instructor certification Preferred
• Wheelchair Securement training and certification, Preferred
• Special Needs Exceptionalities as defined by the Georgia DOE Preferred

Education Qualifications:

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree or equivalent Required
• Bachelor's Degree in related field Preferred

Experience Qualifications:

• 10+ years experience in the transportation/logistics industry, in a safety and/or training role, and/or operating a commercial vehicle Required

Skills Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate with others in an effective and tactful manner
• Demonstrated skills in organization and problem solving
• Ability to work successfully with colleagues
• Ability to develop handbooks and training curriculums for veteran bus managers/monitors as well as new bus managers/monitor trainees, including regular education and special education needs
• Ability to present classroom and hands-on curriculum
• Strong human relations skills
• Ability to act as a representative of Gwinnett County Public Schools

Primary Responsibilities:
Provide daily supervision by managing staff and administering training materials for both regular education and special needs education drivers and monitors, including new driver/monitor training, administration of the Annual Driver Proficiency Test (ADPT), training on CPR and First Aid, Return-to-Work and Accident Follow-up, and remedial veteran training.

• Assist in the design, development, and supervision of initial New School Bus Manager/Monitor Training programs, ADPT, staff development, remedial training, Accident Follow-up Training, CPR and First Aid, and Return-to-Work Programs for regular education and special needs education.
  • Assist with making changes and updates to the Transportation Handbook.
  • Assist in ensuring compliance with state Bus Manager/Monitor Training curriculum and research industry publications/websites to assure the most current information, laws, and best practices are taught.
  • Ensure compliance with the American Heart Association standards, curriculum, and guidelines.
  • Assist in assigning, tracking, and counseling trainees and certifying release to work or termination.
• Provide support and training for bus manager and ADPT trainees.
  • Assist in the supervision and evaluation of trainee job performance, including classroom, hands-on, and specialized equipment.
  • Commence initial training for trainees in all phases of assigned jobs as assigned.
  • Maintain employee files for trainees.
  • Monitor training time and report mid-day absenteeism to appropriate supervisor.
  • Provide in-service/staff development for continuous quality improvement.
• Schedule and provide Commercial Driver's License (CDL) skills tests for all trainees, division employees, coaches, teachers, and other district employees as mandated by Georgia Department of Driver Services (GA DDS).
  • Certify successful completion of all required parts of training and testing.
  • Ensure compliance with GA DDS Commercial Motor Vehicle Examiners' annual contracts.
  • Schedule and submit testing schedules and weekly test scores to GA DDS for approval/records.
• Assist in documenting and maintaining Accident Investigation Group (AIG) procedures and processes.
  • Provide leadership for AIG as directed.
  • Supervise accident information management as directed.
  • Respond to bus accident scenes as directed.
  • Interview bus managers regarding accident details as directed.
  • Supervise customized accident follow-up training programs based on accident causes/contributing factors as directed.
• Provide leadership, supervision, and evaluation of current ADPT trainers and scheduling method and process of completion of ADPT for all veteran district bus managers as directed.
  • Update driving skills exercises based on previous accident statistics as needed.
  • Assess needs and submit orders to supervisor for needed equipment for training courses.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of work processes file and supporting documentation for office positions.
  • Verify processes are in compliance with laws, policies, and procedures with appropriate personnel.
  • Work with the Human Resources and Talent Management Division to create and maintain area job descriptions.
• Write and submit information for training curriculums, newsletters, or other local and industry publications.
  • Research and provide information pertaining to updates to laws, policies, best practices, and procedures.
  • Assist in the development of the curriculum for GA DOE Training Units.
• Develop the assessments for the annual Bus Manager and Monitor of the Year competition, including scheduling dates, times, and locations.
  • Provide an annual vehicle skills competition for veteran bus managers/monitors.
  • Work with the Human Resources and Talent Management Division to create and maintain written exams.
• Assist with the supervision of the district's annual Safety Road-E-O Competition.
  • Provide support and assistance to Georgia Pupil Transportation Safety Competition Foundation (GaPTSCF) in organizing state competitions.
  • Support GaPTSCF in organizing state competition.
• Assist supervisor with the interview process to fill openings for part-time assignments and other positions as directed.
• Ensure the highest degree of customer service is provided.
  • Communicate with all parties in a businesslike, courteous, and efficient manner.
  • Represent the office professionally in all aspects of communication.
  • Help cultivate a responsive and customer-centered climate.
  • Seek ways to be responsive to the needs of staff.

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time. The employee is also required to talk, hear, stand, and walk. The employee may be required to use hands to touch, handle, feel, and/or reach. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to operate a motor vehicle in performance of duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.