Driver Training & Safety Coach

Transdev North America; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Sick days

Holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Medical

Dental and vision

Life insurance

Disability

Job summary

Transdev in Lancaster, California is seeking a Classroom Trainer to facilitate classroom and behind-the-wheel training for drivers. This role emphasizes safety and customer service as core responsibilities.

Responsibilities include maintaining training documentation, conducting safety programs, and ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements, while coordinating with local management and the AGM.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' CMV driving experience.
• 1–3 years transportation & safety experience.
• Knowledge of federal and state safety rules and regulations.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• TSI – Instructors Course for Transit Trainers.
• Supervisory experience with hourly employees; 2–3 years transit supervisory experience preferred.
• Computer literacy with Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• DOT drug testing and physical requirements where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Report to Assistant General Manager (AGM).
• Provide classroom and behind-the-wheel training to new drivers.
• Maintain training documentation for compliance with state certification and policies.
• Lead safety program activities and safety meetings.
• Communicate job requirements to drivers.
• Schedule, counsel, and submit evaluation reports to local management.
• Conduct on-scene accident investigations and assist with reports.
• Develop and host driver training and safety courses; retrain drivers involved in accidents.
• Observe drivers on the road and document safety violations.
• Liaison between drivers, customers, and organization on safety concerns.
• Evaluate driver safety and performance per policy.
• Assist Safety Manager with DOT/FTA compliance and recordkeeping.
• Occasionally drive routes.

Skills

Customer service

Safety

Communication

DOT compliance knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

TSI – Transit Trainers

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Transdev in Lancaster, California is seeking a Classroom Trainer to facilitate classroom and behind-the-wheel training for drivers. This role emphasizes safety and customer service as core responsibilities.

Responsibilities include maintaining training documentation, conducting safety programs, and ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements, while coordinating with local management and the AGM.