Area Senior Certified Trainer

First Student; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Paid holidays and PTO

Career advancement opportunities

Positive work environment

Earned wages access via MyPay at Work

Salt Rewards Program

Job summary

First Student is seeking a Trainer to deliver classroom and behind-the-wheel training for school bus operators across multiple locations. The role emphasizes safety, compliance, and high-quality training to ensure punctual, professional drivers.

The position involves 60% travel across about 30 locations, requires valid school bus credentials, and a high school diploma. Competitive hourly pay with full benefits accompanies opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Requires strong training skills and ability to educate on safety and compliance regulations.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
• Willingness to travel across multiple locations (~60% travel).

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom and/or behind-the-wheel training to new operators or re-training of current operators.
• Provide training and coaching to location personnel.
• Track attendees and maintain training documentation per regulations and company policy.
• Support safety initiatives including investigations, documentation, and safety meetings.

Skills

Training delivery

Safety compliance

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

DOT regulations

Job description

First Student is now hiring a Trainer!

At First Student, our Trainers are a constant reflection of our company's commitment to safety and customer service. The Trainer is responsible for training employees and educating about safety and compliance regulations while supporting multiple locations throughout the assigned service area.

At First Student, we are proud to offer:

• $40.00/hr based on skills and experience
• Full Benefits including medical, dental, vision, & 401(k)
• Paid holidays and PTO
• Tremendous Career Advancement Opportunities due to a strong presence across North America
• Positive and rewarding work environment
• Access to earned wages before payday through Chime MyPay at Work
• Salt Rewards Program for employee savings and rewards

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides classroom and/or behind-the-wheel training to new operators or re-training of current operators
• Provides training and coaching to location personnel
• Tracks attendees and maintains training documentation based on regulations and company policy
• Supports safety initiatives including accident investigations, compliance documentation, safety meetings, and ongoing operator development

Trainer Required Experience and Skills:

• This role requires approximately 60% travel across approximately 30 locations
• Must possess current school bus credentials required to provide school bus driver training, ODE Behind-the-Wheel Trainer certification preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1-3 years of experience training school bus drivers preferred
• 1-3 years of transportation, safety, or related experience within the school bus industry
• Knowledge of federal and state rules and regulations regarding safety and environmental issues
• Computer literacy with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team while adapting quickly to changing situations
• Excellent communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills
• Possess a reliable vehicle to travel throughout the service area as needed
• Consistent attendance and punctuality
• Subject to DOT drug testing and physical. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.

Language Requirement

This role requires English proficiency. Federal, state, and local requirements, including U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, require training, safety communications, company policies, employment documents, and other job-related communications be conducted in English.

First for a reason:

At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.

In the state of Washington, all technician and driving positions, including but not limited to van drivers and any other position requiring employees to drive a company-owned vehicle, are considered safety-sensitive and are therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis.

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 is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. 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.