Driver Instructor

Durham School Services; Freehold (NJ); Presencial; USD 41.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Durham School Services is seeking a dedicated trainer to conduct classroom and behind-the-wheel training for new drivers. You will teach the rules of the road, defensive driving techniques, and vehicle operation, while assessing and coaching learners to meet regulatory standards.

You will maintain detailed records, ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, and participate in monthly safety meetings.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent; teaching/transportation education is a plus.
• Minimum 2 years as a Commercial Driver License holder.
• Trainer in school bus transportation industry required.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Certification as driving instructor is needed (state varies).
• Strong knowledge of traffic laws and safe driving practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience and ability to work with students of varying skill levels.
• Ability to maintain detailed records and manage time effectively.
• Thorough knowledge of Company regulations; state and federal laws relating to transportation.
• Current DOT medical certification; First Aid if state requires; and school bus driver’s certificate for applicable state.
• CDL with Passenger and School Bus Endorsements required
• Ability to interface and communicate with all types of individuals; good writing and math skills.
• Knowledge of adult training techniques and MS Office/transportation software.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct classroom and behind-the-wheel training sessions for new drivers.
• Teach employees rules of the road, defensive driving, and vehicle operation.
• Assess employees driving abilities and provide feedback.
• Prepare employees for written and practical driving exams.
• Maintain accurate records of employee progress and training activities.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal driving regulations.
• Stay updated on changes in driving laws and best practices in driver education.
• Provide additional training for drivers needing improvement.
• Collaborate with instructors and staff to improve training programs.
• Participate in monthly safety meetings.
• Participate in safety programs administration.
• Conduct retraining for drivers when initiated by the Customer Service Center.
• Exhibit ethical practices; report suspicious behavior.
• Other duties as assigned

Conocimientos

Teaching

Communication

Patience

Time management

Adult training

MS Office

Multi-tasking

Record keeping

Training delivery

Educación

High school diploma

Driver instructor certification

CDL with Passenger/School Bus Endorsements

Herramientas

MS Office

Transportation software

Descripción del empleo

Summit School Services companies share a strong commitment to provide the highest level of transportation safety, quality transportation, outstanding customer service and positive employee relations. Our corporate headquarters, located in Warrenville, Illinois, houses the administrative and corporate support functions for the organization. Our 250+ local customer service centers (CSCs) are supported by regional operations teams located throughout North America.

Responsibilities

• Conduct classroom and behind-the-wheel training sessions for new drivers.
• Teach employees the rules of the road, defensive driving techniques, and vehicle operation.
• Assess employees driving abilities and provide constructive feedback.
• Prepare employees for written and practical driving exams.
• Maintain accurate records of employee's progress and training activities.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal driving regulations.
• Stay updated on changes in driving laws and best practices in driver education.
• Provide additional training for drivers who need to improve their skills.
• Collaborate with other instructors and staff to improve training programs.
• Participate in monthly safety meetings.
• Participate in the administration of customer safety awareness programs, and company-sponsored safety programs.
• Conduct retraining for drivers when initiated by the Customer Service Center.
• Exhibit the highest ethical best practices and personal integrity; shares concerns about suspicious or inappropriate behavior with their supervisor or manager
• Other duties as assigned

Company Name Is : Durham School Services

$30–$39 per hour

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional education in teaching or transportation is a plus.
• Minimum of 2 years as a Commercial Driver License holder.
• Trainer in school bus transportation industry required.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Based on state requirements, certification as a driving instructor is needed.
• Strong knowledge of traffic laws and safe driving practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience and the ability to work with students of varying skill levels.
• Ability to maintain detailed records and manage time effectively.
• Thorough knowledge of Company regulations; state and federal laws relating to transportation.
• Current DOT medical certification; First Aid certificate if required by state; and school bus driver’s certificate for applicable state.
• Commercial Driver’s License with Passenger and School Bus Endorsements required
• Ability to interface and communicate with all types of individuals. Well-developed written and verbal communication skills. Basic math skills.
• Must be knowledgeable of adult training techniques.
• Computer literacy, strong working knowledge of MS Office Software (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.), and transportation related software.
• Ability to coach and mentor employees while creating an environment that encourages, and values input and feedback.
• Multi-tasking and time and priority management skills to balance conflicting demands related to internal customer care.

Summit School Services has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with its policies and values, including sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. Summit School Services is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children and passengers.

We offer medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance coverage, holiday pay, and PTO accrual. Additionally, employees are able to enroll in a retirement savings plan.

At Summit School Services our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Summit School Services LLC’s independent subsidiaries and affiliates are an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer

The pay rate range, along with most all of the other terms and conditions of employment, vary between different sites, geographical markets, customer/ contractual terms and positions.