Lead Bus Driver Instructor/Dispatcher- REPOST

Job Description / Essential Elements

To coordinate assignments of drivers and buses to scheduled runs and special trips. Employees in this classification receive general supervision from the Transportation Department Manager and within a broad framework of standard policies and procedures. Employees in this classification may assign and coordinate the work of others. This job class has the responsibility for ensuring that timely and efficiently run schedules are maintained. This job class requires a high degree of technical skills, organizational skills, and interpersonal communication skills.

Requirements / Qualifications

• License/Certification and/or testing requirements: Valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License, Class A or B with no applicable restrictions; Valid California School Bus Driver Instructor's Certificate issued by the California State Department of Education with no applicable restrictions, drug testing clearance
• Possession of a safe driving record
• Minimum of six (6) years of school bus driving experience acquired while possessing a valid California School Bus Driver's Certificate
• Minimum of three (3) years experience as a State Certified Instructor in an agency comparable to Oak Grove School District

• Certification (Certification (California School Bus Driver Instructor’s Certificate issued by California State Dept of Education w/ NO applicable restrictions))
• DMV Printout (Current within 30 days)
• Driver's License Copy (Class A or B w/ NO applicable restrictions)

Comments and Other Information

To plan and provide Classroom Instruction and Behind the Wheel training for District bus drivers in all safety and operational functions consistent with District policy within a framework of Federal, State and local law. To maintain and submit required paperwork for effective and efficient operations of the Transportation Department. To transport students to and from school within a designated route(s) and to ensure the safety of the students while passengers in a District vehicle. Employees in this classification perform all duties of a State Certified School Bus Driver Instructor and exercise independent judgement to plan and implement training schedules based upon employee need and State directed requirements.
To coordinate assignments of drivers and buses to scheduled runs and special trips. Employees in this classification may assign and coordinate the work of others. This job class shares the responsibility for ensuring that timely and efficiently run schedules are maintained. This job class receives general supervision from the Transportation Supervisor within a broad framework of standard policies and procedures. This job class requires a high degree of technical skill, organizational skills and interpersonal communication skills.