OAR 581-053-0145
Behind-the-Wheel Probationary Trainer Certificate
(1)
The Oregon Department of Education may issue a Behind-the-Wheel Probationary Trainer Certificate to an individual who has:(a)
Two years experience operating commercial motor vehicles;(b)
One year experience operating a school bus within the last 24 months;(c)
Six months experience as an assistant trainer, except that: this requirement may be waived by the ODE Director of Pupil Transportation. Request for exception from this requirement will be decided on an individual basis.(d)
A current School Bus Driver’s Certificate;(e)
Been recommended by a transportation entity or contractor; and(f)
Completed the Behind-the-Wheel Training Workshop with a score of at least 75%.(2)
The Behind-the-Wheel Probationary Trainer Certificate shall expire 120 days from time of issuance. The certificate shall become immediately invalid if the certificate holder:(a)
Does not have a valid School Bus Certificate; or(b)
Does not recertify when required by OAR 581-053-0100 (Non-Driving Related Certificates — Generally).(3)
ODE may grant one 60 day extension of a probationary certificate.(4)
ODE may convert the Behind-the-Wheel Probationary Trainer Certificate to a Behind-the-Wheel Trainer Certificate once the certificate holder:(a)
Trains two school bus driver applicants in accordance with the rules;(b)
Submits copies of completed performance checklists for each driver;(c)
Ensures that each driver is tested by a third party examiner sponsored by ODE. Each test shall be conducted by a different examiner;(d)
Submits a copy of all tests administered to the school bus driver applicants trained in accordance with this section, including test failures;(e)
Submits documentation of additional training if a school bus driver applicant fails a School Bus Skills Test; and(f)
Meets any additional requirements deemed appropriate by ODE.(5)
The Behind-the-Wheel Probationary Trainer Certificate may be suspended or revoked for the same reasons that the Behind-the-Wheel Trainer Certificate may be suspended or revoked.(6)
A probationary trainer shall not conduct skills tests of school bus or type 20 drivers as outlined in OAR 581-053-0140 (Behind-the-Wheel Trainer Certificate) Behind-the-Wheel Trainer Certificate.
Source:
Rule 581-053-0145 — Behind-the-Wheel Probationary Trainer Certificate, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=581-053-0145
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