Driver Training Program Lead — ADA & Safety Focus

MV Transportation; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

MV Transportation is seeking a Driver Training Manager in Irvine, CA to lead the driver training program, hire drivers, and deliver classroom as well as behind-the-wheel instruction. The role ensures compliance with ADA, FTA and client policies while maintaining training records and developing effective training materials.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in ADA paratransit or transit driver training, relevant instructor certificates, and strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years ADA-complementary paratransit vehicle operator experience or equivalent training/supervision of transit vehicle operators.
• Valid California School Bus Driver Instructor Certificate or Transit Trainer Certificate or equivalent acceptable to client.
• Valid CA driver license class A/B/C as applicable and other licenses required by law.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills; customer service oriented.
• Experience as a trainer (classroom and behind the wheel) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment and Hiring: Maintain training files, manage application flow, schedule interviews, conduct pre-employment checks, ensure paperwork is complete.
• Training of Operators: Deliver classroom instruction, conduct skills courses, create and maintain cadetting and training schedules, supervise cadet training with behind-the-wheel trainers.
• Program oversight: maintain training records, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, update materials to reflect changes, monitor training effectiveness, coordinate with management and client staff.

Skills

ADA experience

Training supervision

Classroom instruction

Behind the wheel instruction

Verbal & written communication

MS Office (Word/Excel)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Job description

MV Transportation is seeking a Driver Training Manager in Irvine, CA to lead the driver training program, hire drivers, and deliver classroom as well as behind-the-wheel instruction. The role ensures compliance with ADA, FTA and client policies while maintaining training records and developing effective training materials.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in ADA paratransit or transit driver training, relevant instructor certificates, and strong communication and organizational skills.