Part-Time Transportation Trainer

The purpose of this position is to work in conjunction with the Transportation Manager and Supervisor to educate and train Senior Services bus drivers on safety requirements and best practices targeted at decreasing accidents, as well as drive Senior Services buses and assist with routes. Assist with applicant driving course testing.

Provide training for new drivers including but not limited to: vehicle pre-trip and post-trip checks, behind-the-wheel instruction, and wheelchair lift operation.

Provide ongoing training for all team members as needed and retraining for drivers who have been absent for more than 30 days; provide post-accident training.

Assist Transportation Manager and Supervisor with responding to incidents/accidents, going to the accident site, driving the bus back to base or finishing the existing route.

Research tips and techniques to prevent accidents to share with all drivers and the management team. Report safety concerns and make recommendations for improvements to Transportation Manager and Supervisor.

Transport clients to and from scheduled activities and appointments, obey all traffic codes, ordinances, laws, and regulations; assist clients on and off bus; assist clients with mobility devices and or personal items; review routes and schedules and make changes as necessary; report changes in clients’ health/behavior to Transportation Supervisor.

Operate equipment/ shuttle buses with lifts; must be able to use radio equipment and electronic devices to receive assignments; conduct daily vehicle safety inspections; maintain daily logs and safety equipment inventory; keep vehicles clean and fueled; report all maintenance and safety concerns to supervisor.

Attend training sessions as required to gain skills and knowledge for job performance, including but not limited to Defensive Driving, CPR, First Aid and other job-related trainings.

Assist with driving vehicles to Fleet Management for regular maintenance and service.

Perform other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or GED required; supplemented by a minimum of two years of experience driving 14 passenger shuttle buses or larger. Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License (CDL license preferred).

Must possess or be able and willing to get CPR and First Aid certifications within 30 days of employment and maintain it for the duration of employment. Tasks require the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds).

Sensory Requirements Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

EEO Statement Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.