Area Senior Certified Trainer

FIRST MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC; United States; Remote; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Paid holidays

PTO

Career advancement

Work environment

Earned wages access

MyPay at Work

Salt Rewards

Job summary

First Student is seeking a Trainer to train and educate on safety and compliance, supporting multiple locations across the assigned service area. The role involves classroom and behind-the-wheel training and coaching to operators, with travel to about 30 locations across the region.

A high school diploma and current school bus credentials are required, with DOT safety guidelines and strong communication skills essential.

Qualifications

• Requires current school bus credentials to provide driver training (ODE).
• Behind-the-Wheel trainer certification preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience training school bus drivers preferred.
• 1–3 years of transportation, safety, or related experience in school bus industry.
• Knowledge of federal and state safety/environment regulations.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Travel readiness

Bus driver credentials

Behind-the-Wheel cert

High school diploma

Driver training experience

Transportation safety experience

Regulatory knowledge

MS Office

Independent and team work

Strong communication

Reliable vehicle

Punctuality

DOT drug testing comprehension

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

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

Benefits

• 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.

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.

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.

MISSION

Provide unmatched care and the safest ride to school, so when students arrive, they start and end their day with an exceptional experience and are ready to achieve their full potential.

FOCUS ON SAFETY

Safety is at the heart of everything we do

CARE FOR OUR STUDENTS

Ensure our vehicles are welcoming and trusted places where students feel comfortable and secure

SURPASS CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS

Go the extra mile to deliver an extraordinary experience for our customers and communities

FOSTER TEAMWORK

Work together, act with integrity, respect each other, champion diversity and inclusion

SET THE HIGHEST STANDARDS

Continually seek a better way to do things with innovation, sustainable practices, financial discipline, commercial excellence, and operational excellence