Essential Functions and Responsibilities – Bus Driver In Training Position 1. Successfully pass the following written DMV exams provided by Oregon Driver & Motor Vehicle Services (DMV). These tests carry a cost as determined by the DMV which must be paid up front by the employee and will be reimbursed by Community Action upon successful completion of the Driver in Training Program. Time spent studying for or taking these tests will be considered time worked for Community Action. a. Commercial Driver License (CDL) General Knowledge Test b. Passenger Endorsement Test c. School Bus Endorsement Test d. Air Brakes Test 2. Provide Oregon Driving Record to Transportation Supervisor. This record may carry a cost as determined by the DMV which must be paid up front by the employee and will be reimbursed by Community Action upon successful completion of the Driver in Training Program. 3. Successfully pass a Physical Capacity Exam as required by the FMCSA for school bus drivers. Employees who have successfully passed all DMV tests noted above should request a physical appointment via their Transportation Supervisor. The cost of this exam will be incurred by Community Action and the employee will not be required to pay for this exam. 4. Obtain a Commercial Driver License Permit from the DMV. The cost of this permit is determined by the DMV and must be paid up front by the employee. This expense will be reimbursed by Community Action upon successful completion of the Driver in Training Program. 5. Successfully complete Behind the Wheel Training with a qualified Behind the Wheel Trainer and Core Classroom Training (approximately 20-30 hours depending on scheduling availability of Trainer). The Transportation Supervisor will be responsible for securing a qualified Behind the Wheel Trainer and provide information to the employee regarding the schedule for training (training hours will be considered time worked for Community Action). The cost of this training will be incurred by Community Action and the Driver in Training position will not be required to pay for this training. 6. Successfully pass the following tests as administered by the DMV and ODE: a. Vehicle Inspection Test b. Behind the Wheel Driver Test 7. Obtain Commercial Driver License with all necessary endorsements for school bus driving. The cost of converting a CDL Permit to a License is determined by the DMV and must be paid up front by the employee. This expense will be reimbursed by Community Action upon successful completion of the Driver in Training Program. 8. Other Requirements: In addition to the training requirements listed above, the Bus Driver in Training position may be assigned additional requirements or training sessions by the Transportation Supervisor as needed. This may include, but is not limited to: • Attending Vehicle Pre-Trip Inspections as an observer • Attending other Community Action trainings deemed necessary by the Transportation Supervisor, such as First Aid & CPR Training and all trainings from Early Learning Division. 9. Completion of appropriate DOT physical and TB Testing according to Head Start and Oregon Department of Education regulations prior to date of hire. 10. Drug Testing Requirement: Pre-placement and random drug and alcohol testing are required of all Bus Drivers. Employees in the Driver in Training Program will be required to successfully pass a pre-placement drug and alcohol test prior to their reclassification to Bus Driver. Upon reclassification to Bus Driver, the employee will automatically be placed in the Drug & Alcohol Testing Program which randomly selects Bus Driver(s) for drug and/or alcohol screening on a quarterly basis.
