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About the Role
First Student is seeking an experienced and safety-focused Driver Trainer to train new and existing drivers, promote safe driving practices, and ensure compliance with company policies and regulations. The ideal candidate is an effective communicator passionate about safety, employee development, and helping drivers succeed.
Responsibilities
- Conduct classroom and behind-the-wheel training for new drivers and provide refresher or remedial training for existing drivers.
- Deliver additional safety and operational training to location employees as needed.
- Monitor training attendance and maintain accurate records and documentation.
- Reinforce safe driving practices, transportation regulations, and company safety standards.
- Assist with safety-related initiatives, including accident investigations, regulatory forms compliance, and safety meetings.
- Work collaboratively with location management and safety personnel to identify training needs and improve driver performance.
- Travel between company locations as needed to conduct training.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- 1–3 years of training experience preferred.
- 1–3 years of transportation, safety, or related industry experience preferred.
- Working knowledge of federal and state transportation and safety regulations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize responsibilities and manage time effectively.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to communicate professionally with drivers, employees, customers, management, client representatives, union officials, and the general public.
- Must be fluent in English.
- Demonstrated reliability, punctuality, and consistent attendance.
- Must have access to a reliable vehicle for work-related travel within the service area.
- Ability to work in both office and transportation facility environments, including outdoor bus parking areas.
- Ability to operate standard office equipment and access filing systems.
- Ability to communicate effectively in person and by telephone.
- Ability to operate a company or personal vehicle to deliver training at multiple locations.
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
- Interpersonal communication
Work Type
- Full-Time
Experience Level
- 1-3 years
Education Level
- High school diploma or equivalent
Salary/Compensations
- $35.00 per hour
Benefits
- Opportunities for professional development and advancement
- Safety-Focused Culture
- Supportive Team Environment
About the Company
- First Student is a family of over 60,000 employees who take pride in safely transporting millions of students and passengers to and from their destinations each day.
- Our family of brands includes Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II.
- Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation, creating and implementing the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.
- 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 is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace.
Equal Opportunity
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
- 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.