About Citrus Connection

Operator Trainer

Position Type: Full Time

Reports To: Director of Safety, Security and Training

FLSA Status: Exempt

Department:  Safety, Security and Training

SUMMARY:

This position develops course materials, presentation documents, and conducts training for vehicle operators. Researches, conducts, coordinates training, and maintains training records related to operators.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Conducts classroom and behind-the-wheel bus driver training for the purpose of presenting, reinforcing and/or developing bus driver skills.
• Evaluates performance of bus drivers and driver applicants for the purpose of ensuring that basic skills levels are met and are in compliance with State, Federal, agency, and other requirements; including certification and licensing requirements.
• Informs bus drivers and prospective drivers regarding rules, regulations, laws, procedures for the purpose of providing information, requesting follow-up actions, and/or implementing procedures.
• Maintains manual and electronic documents, files and records for the purposes of documenting activities and/or providing an up-to-date reference and audit trail. Provides duplicates of all training records to Human Resources for inclusion into personnel record.
• Monitors passengers during transit for the purpose of ensuring training standards and the safe transportation of all passengers.
• Oversees bus driver training requirements and certificate status for the purpose of ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Participates in meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc., for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Prepares a variety of documents and reports such as activity reports, training handouts, safety information guidelines, driver evaluations, etc. for the purpose of providing information and/or training materials to bus drivers, other district personnel and outside agencies as required by established policies and/or regulatory guidelines.
• Schedules training and testing of and/or by non-district personnel for the purpose of ensuring compliance with District policies and established regulatory requirements.
• Trains employees by preparing , coordinating, and conducting operator training and development programs, preparing training curriculum, overseeing employee participation behavior and attendance during training, coordinating physical setup of activities in training facilities, supervising behind the wheel training, supervising and conducting training, and facilitating motor vehicle testing with new operations.
• Develops training by designing and developing orientation programs, implementing and monitoring the effectiveness of training, consulting with departments on operator training needs, assessing the operator training needs for the District, formulating routine training plans and instructional methodologies, selecting basic training aids, examples, manuals, and visual aids, developing training evaluating standards and procedures, and maintaining knowledge on all transit equipment in order to train personnel.
• Assists in other areas of the department such as driving routes as needed, attending to situations requiring assistance on routes and stops, assisting in the dispatch and scheduling office, monitoring the radio and receiving route calls
•  Instructs drivers, paraprofessionals and transition drivers on proper and safe usage of wheel chair lifts to include manual operations.
• Instructs in proper procedure for applying safety restraints on wheel chairs as well as the placement of wheelchairs on buses.
• Assists with the development and coordination of the bus road-eo.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Must be skilled in training techniques and presentation skills.
• Must be current on applicable Federal, State, and Local laws pertaining to safety and training.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and conflict resolution skills.
• PC literate, basic skills in Microsoft Office Suite and Internet research.
• Ability to do basic math. Must be a self-starter; able to work independently.
• Ability to communicate effectively with management, internal staff and external vendors.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with co-workers, various County and City employees, customers, and the general public.
• Uses sound, independent judgment in daily work activities and exercises discretion; has strong ethical standards.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

A.A. or A.S. degree in related field; courses in curriculum development, public speaking and/or technical training a plus. A minimum of one (1) year of teaching experience; one (1) year of experience in the operation of a bus. An equivalent combination of education and experience that is determined to be directly related to the specific requirements may be substituted.

OTHER CERTIFICATES/LICENSES:

Must have valid Florida license. Must have the ability to attain third party CDL license within 60 days of hire.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The work environment and physical demands characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

This job is sometimes performed in a normal office environment; however, it frequently will perform duties on an air-conditioned bus.

It may include the need to be able to lift up to 100 lbs.