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About the Role

Trainers at First Student play a critical role in preparing new drivers for the road, supporting current employees, and ensuring teams meet safety requirements. This is a hands-on position for someone who can lead classroom instruction, provide behind-the-wheel training, and build strong working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom and behind-the-wheel training to new drivers
• Conduct refresher and remedial training for current drivers
• Deliver additional safety and compliance training to location employees
• Track attendance and maintain accurate training documentation
• Assist with accident investigations, safety meetings, compliance forms, and other location safety programs
• Travel within the service area to provide training at multiple locations
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1–3 years of training experience
• 1–3 years of transportation, safety, or related experience
• Knowledge of federal and state safety and environmental regulations
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with drivers, employees, customers, management, client representatives, union officials, and members of the public
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and manage time effectively
• Fluent English communication skills
• Consistent attendance and punctuality
• A reliable personal vehicle and the ability to travel throughout the service area as needed
• Ability to operate a company or personal vehicle when delivering training at multiple locations
• Must be able to move throughout facilities, operate standard office equipment, access filing systems, and communicate effectively in person and by telephone
• This position is subject to DOT drug testing and physical requirements.

Skills

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Verbal communication
• Written communication
• Interpersonal communication

Location

• Service area

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 1-3 years of training experience
• 1-3 years of transportation, safety, or related experience

Education Level

• High school diploma or equivalent

Salary/Compensations

• $30.00/hr

Benefits

• Tremendous career advancement opportunities
• A positive and rewarding work environment
• The opportunity to directly influence driver readiness and passenger safety
• A role that combines training, safety, compliance, and employee development

About the Company

• First Student is a family of 60,000+ employees who safely transport more than 5 million students and passengers daily.
• Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II.
• Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation, creating and implementing advanced training and technology in the transportation industry.
• First Student is committed to safety, dependable transportation, and putting customers first.
• We aspire to have a culture where all people are First.
• We strive to attract and retain a diverse workforce.

Equal Opportunity

• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
• First Student is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace.
• For candidates applying to positions in San Francisco or Los Angeles, California, First Student will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance or the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance.
• First Student is an equal opportunity employer.
• By supporting an inclusive culture, we help create opportunities for continued growth and success for all.
• In the state of Washington, all technician and driving positions are considered safety-sensitive and are therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis.
• First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and any other fair chance law.
• Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance Poster is at this link or upon request https://www.phila.gov/media/20210423160847/Fair-Chance-Hiring-law-poster.pdf.