JOB SUMMARY: Contribute to the overall success of the Transportation Department, including but not limited to driver training, federal and state compliance, and other administrative tasks.  Provide training to employees to obtain a CDL license or Non-CDL (white fleet) certifications and testing.  Assist with ensuring compliance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Colorado Department of Education (CDE) requirements.  Provide classroom, skills course, on-the-job training, and retraining. Complete and maintain safety and training records and performance evaluations. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The subsequent duties outline the fundamental operations of the position and exemplify the nature of the tasks carried out. They do not encompass a comprehensive inventory of the obligations and responsibilities fulfilled in this role. The approximation of frequencies and time allocation percentages are flexible and subject to the requirements of the organization. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The minimum prerequisites of formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other criteria that a candidate must fulfill to be considered for a position. It is essential that certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, and trainings are fulfilled, valid, and not expired.

• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required
• High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma
• Two (2) years of Must have (2) years of CDL Driving Experience to obtain Entry Level Driver Trainer (ELDT) Teaching Certification 
• Must meet the insurability requirements of the Colorado School District Self Insurance Pool
• Must successfully complete special needs training and testing
• Basic knowledge of typical office equipment such as telephones, copiers, fax machines, scanning, texting, etc. 
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Basic knowledge of common computer applications
• Basic knowledge of industrial and personnel safety standards and concepts
• Basic knowledge of DOT, FMCSA, FMVSS, CDE, and CDL compliance
• Intermediate organizational skills
• Intermediate verbal and written communication skills
• Intermediate interpersonal relations and teamwork skills
• Ability to use handheld two-way radios
• Ability to effectively train employees and facilitate training sessions
• Ability to provide guidance and problem-solving assistance to employees
• Ability to work with special needs and general education students
• Ability to adapt to adult learning styles and provide possible resolutions 
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands, mental functions, cognitive capacities, and work environment factors required to perform a position’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Medium work strength level (lifting or carrying 50 pounds)
• Works both indoors and outdoors
• Typically a moderate noise level
• Work location is subject to change to meet the requirements of the organization

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other qualifications relevant to the position that are strongly preferred but not mandatory for a candidate to be considered.

• Experience working in the public sector
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement