Safety Specialist III (226 Days)
Dallas, TX, United States2d ago
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Skills
excelincident investigationmicrosoft wordspanish
About the role
- Train School Bus Drivers to be able to obtain a commercial driver’s license and to safely operate a school bus in accordance with state laws, Dallas ISD Policies and procedures, and student behavior and management.
- Train School Bus Monitors in student behavior, management, and the use of specialized equipment required for the safe transport of students.
- Tracks and reports on employee participation or assessment results. Evaluate to determine if an employee meets the standards and expectations of Dallas ISD, with respect to safety.
- Provide retraining as directed and post-accident training to those employees involved in accidents, focusing on the conditions and actions causing the accident as determined by the accident investigation.
- Assist in the response to an investigation of vehicle accidents and worker’s compensation claims involving employees, students, and Dallas ISD property.
- Recommend the completion of specific safety training before an employee is allowed to continue working.
- Recommend safety and training programs to address safety needs as a result of observation, discussion with transportation personnel, vehicle inspections, and participation in accident response and investigations.
- Identify and report to the Safety Manager, if the safety and health of an employee, others, and/or property is in jeopardy.
- Work cooperatively with Safety Manager to recommend proper safety equipment or district procedures needed to improve transportation safety.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
- Train School Bus Drivers to be able to obtain a commercial driver’s license and to safely operate a school bus in accordance with state laws, Dallas ISD Policies and procedures, and student behavior and management.
- Train School Bus Monitors in student behavior, management, and the use of specialized equipment required for the safe transport of students.
- Tracks and reports on employee participation or assessment results. Evaluate to determine if an employee meets the standards and expectations of Dallas ISD, with respect to safety.
- Provide retraining as directed and post-accident training to those employees involved in accidents, focusing on the conditions and actions causing the accident as determined by the accident investigation.
- Assist in the response to an investigation of vehicle accidents and worker’s compensation claims involving employees, students, and Dallas ISD property.
- Recommend the completion of specific safety training before an employee is allowed to continue working.
- Recommend safety and training programs to address safety needs as a result of observation, discussion with transportation personnel, vehicle inspections, and participation in accident response and investigations.
- Identify and report to the Safety Manager, if the safety and health of an employee, others, and/or property is in jeopardy.
- Work cooperatively with Safety Manager to recommend proper safety equipment or district procedures needed to improve transportation safety.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Texas School Bus Driver Medical Examination required
- Valid Texas Driver’s License and a record that meets the District’s standard required
- DPS Certification for School Bus Drivers; Current Texas Class “A” or “B” Commercial Driver’s License, with “P” and “S”
endorsements; Driving record with 3 or less penalty points; Complete TEEX School Bus Driver Training the Trainer Program required - CPR certification required
- Two or more years of experience driving a CMV requiring a CDL of the same or higher class and/or the same endorsement and meets all applicable State qualification requirements for CMV instructors required
- Exceptional communication, public relation and interpersonal skills
- Possess thorough knowledge of Dallas ISD and its policies, preferred.
- Able to communicate both verbally and in writing
- Computer skills and experience using MS Word, Excel and Power Point
- Strong organizational and problem solving skills
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
- Travel throughout the district may be required.
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Texas School Bus Driver Medical Examination required
- Valid Texas Driver’s License and a record that meets the District’s standard required
- DPS Certification for School Bus Drivers; Current Texas Class “A” or “B” Commercial Driver’s License, with “P” and “S”
endorsements; Driving record with 3 or less penalty points; Complete TEEX School Bus Driver Training the Trainer Program required - CPR certification required
- Two or more years of experience driving a CMV requiring a CDL of the same or higher class and/or the same endorsement and meets all applicable State qualification requirements for CMV instructors required
- Exceptional communication, public relation and interpersonal skills
- Possess thorough knowledge of Dallas ISD and its policies, preferred.
- Able to communicate both verbally and in writing
- Computer skills and experience using MS Word, Excel and Power Point
- Strong organizational and problem solving skills
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
- Travel throughout the district may be required.
Student Transportation Services (974)
5151 SAMUELL BLVD
Dallas, 75228
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