Instructor/Training Coordinator II (Driver Trainer) 60025483

The person in this position will plan, schedule, and conduct classroom phase of bus driver training program; test and evaluate student performance. Maintain accurate computer records of bus driver applicants training program participation, test results, in-services course requirements, and interim assessments. Qualify, observe, evaluate, and re-qualify school district behind-the-wheel trainer/testers, physical performance test administrators, South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) safety officers, and school bus driver classroom instructors. Plan, schedule, and conduct behind-the-wheel phase of the bus driver training program; evaluate student driving skills, attitude, judgment, and action in simulated critical driving situations' and make final determination on the licensing of drivers. Analyze, design, develop, implement, and evaluate the school bus driver curriculum and training methodology to insure that all State and Federal laws, guidelines, policies, and requirements are met and disseminated. Plan and schedule events and activities to generate and promote school bus safety plan and conduct meetings, workshops , and seminars for school bus drivers and district SCDE certified trainers, testers, and instructors. Conduct random checks of road and equipment conditions; observe buses in operation daily, and take immediate action to correct and report unsafe acts and improper or inefficient utilization of buses. Investigate complaints, interpret school bus transportation laws, rules and regulations; provide consultation services, logistical, and technical support for assigned school districts.  Perform all required administrative and related duties as required by supervisor in support of meeting the goals of the department.  This position is located in the Office of Transportation/Lower Richland School Bus Shop.

Please direct all inquires to:

Mr. Richard Podmore, Director of Safety and Information
Office of Transportation
Room 1004-A Rutledge Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
803-734-8245
 A bachelor's degree and related instructional experience.A bachelors' degree or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that would enable and incumbent to satisfactorily perform the job functions. Within sixty (60) days of employment, the incumbent must possess or acquire a Class Aor B CDL with Air Brakes, Passenger, and School Bus endorsements. An incumbent that is a new Department employee must acquire a CDL Third Party Tester Certification within eight (8) months of employment. An incumbent that has worked for the Department for at least six (6) months must acquire a CDL Third Party  Tester Certification within one hundred twenty (120) calendar days of employment. Required to lift objects weighing 25 pounds and to move objects weighing 125 pounds 30 feet. Must be able to operate computer/printer equipment using Microsoft Office for Windows software. Successful candidates will be extended an offer of conditional probationary employment, at which time they will be required to submit to a nd pass a drug screening for illegal drugs.Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be notified by letter that the position has been filled.

 
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