Classroom Trainer

MV Transportation; Port Saint Lucie (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company in Port Saint Lucie is seeking a Classroom Trainer to provide training for new and current employees in defensive driving and passenger assistance. The ideal candidate should possess a high school diploma and previous training experience in commercial driving. Responsibilities include classroom instruction, ongoing training, and documentation of training activities. This role plays a critical part in ensuring safe and effective public transit operation.

Qualifications

• Previous passenger transportation in current project or similar environment required.
• Previous commercial driving training experience required.
• Excellent safety and service record.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel instruction to new hire candidates.
• Assist in screening new hire candidates for qualifications.
• Conduct ongoing/refresher training as necessary.
• Document all training activities and ensure accurate records.

Skills

Classroom instruction

Defensive driving

Passenger assistance

Documentation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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Responsibilities

MV Transportation is seeking a Classroom Trainer to provide classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel instruction to new hire candidates and incumbent employees in defensive driving, passenger assistance, documentation, route planning/mapping, service area familiarization, emergency procedures and all aspects of a vehicle operator position.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Assist in initial screening of new hire candidates to ensure that client and corporate qualifications are met and that training efforts meet the staffing needs of the project.
• Community outreach to identify potential new hire candidates as well as the most appropriate recruiting sources.
• Provide classroom instruction according to corporate and client specifications in all aspects of public transit commercial vehicle operation in the course of passenger transportation, including defensive driving, service area familiarization, passenger loading, unloading and securement, proper manifest documentation, use of on-board equipment, accident and emergency procedures, dispatch and radio communications, and passenger sensitivity.
• Provide monthly and/or annual ongoing/refresher training in topics relevant to the service and service area and in a timely manner.
• Assist safety and training department in identifying additional or refresher training needs based on current trends within the employee base.
• Ensure afully equippedcomplement of vehicle operators to provide service according to the contract guidelines.
• Document all training activities and ensure accurate completion of all training related employee records.
• Establish relationships with key client agency personnel to identify additional training needs, resources and opportunities.
• Provide feedback and follow up for operator performance reviews and identify individual training needs where necessary.
• Assist the safety and training department in incident and collision investigations.
• Assist in maintaining an adequate and complete employee filing system and participate in audits and inspections.

Qualifications

Talent Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Previous passenger transportation in current project or similar environment required.
• Previous commercial driving training experience required.
• Excellent safety and service record.
• Certified by the Department of Transportation (DOT) in “Instructor Course in Bus Operator Training