Job Summary:
With general direction by the Operations Manager and Area Manager of Safety, supervise all terminal safety and training functions, supervise classroom and BTW training and ensure compliance with all company, state and federal regulatory requirements.
Duties include, but not limited to:
Supervise:
- Recruiting and selection of candidates for training.
- New employee interviews and recommendations for training.
- Background checks for potential driver candidates.
- Classroom instruction, behind the wheel training and testing for original and renewing drivers.
- Annual check-ride evaluations for all drivers and insure retraining is completed as needed.
- Safety inspections in locations including maintenance facilities, offices and company vehicles.
- Staff of delegated behind-the-wheel trainers and provide guidance and direction to all relating to state laws and safety procedures.
Ensure:
- Employees are properly trained on company specific and OSHA safety requirements.
- Compliance with all safety-related regulatory requirements, including Oregon Department of Education school bus standards, OSHA standards, Federal Department of Transportation regulations and Environmental Protection Agency requirements.
- Accurate training files and records as required by the State law and Company policy
- Annual bus evacuation instruction and field trip instruction is provided per the State law and our contract.
- Required documents are completed accurately, in particular vehicle inspection forms and drivers’ logs.
Responsible for:
- All Safety In-service meetings and Safety Committee meetings.
- Observation, evaluation and documentation of driving behaviors from a distance, safety spot checks at school loading zones, random reviewing of bus camera footage and GPS reports for safety violations and attend meetings with drivers and school staff as needed.
- Maintaining and communicating safety-related policies and procedures, as well as ensuring that they are followed.
- Observation of working conditions, equipment and employee behaviors to identify safety problems and take corrective action.
- Responding to and collecting information at accident scenes. Participate in investigation of vehicle accidents and occupational injuries. Make recommendations regarding cause, fault and retraining.
- Providing weekly training reports to the location manager and Area Safety Director.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid School Bus License with all endorsements
- Valid CA State School Bus Instructors Certification
- Ability to supervise others
- Must have good interpersonal communication skills.
- Must be computer literate with emphasis on Microsoft Office environment.
- Must have strong leadership abilities
- Safety related experience desired
- Bilingual in Spanish a plus.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
STA is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants; Returning military are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
All applicants must be eligible to work in the US without restrictions.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- School bus driver trainer: 2 years (Preferred)
- Microsoft Office: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Work Location: In person
