Driver Training & Safety Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation: 2 weeks

Sick days: 5

Holidays: 12 days; 8 standard & 4 flex

401(k)

Medical, dental, vision

Short-term disability

Voluntary long-term disability

Job summary

Transdev in Lancaster, California is hiring a Classroom Trainer to facilitate classroom and behind-the-wheel training to drivers. We are seeking customer service-oriented professionals who are dedicated to safety.

Job Type: Full Time. The role reports to the Assistant General Manager and involves maintaining training documentation to ensure compliance with state certification and company policies, plus conducting safety program responsibilities and on-the-scene investigations as needed.

Qualifications

• Two years minimum CMV driving experience required.
• 1–3 years transportation and safety experience preferred.
• Knowledge of federal and state safety rules and regulations required.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• DOT Instructors Course for Transit Trainers preferred.
• Supervisory experience with hourly employees preferred.

Responsibilities

• Report to Assistant General Manager (AGM).
• Provide classroom and behind-the-wheel training to new drivers.
• Maintain training documentation and ensure compliance with state certification and company policies.
• Lead safety program responsibilities including accident investigation and safety meetings.
• Communicate job requirements and responsibilities to drivers.
• Schedule daily activities, counsel drivers, and submit evaluation reports to local management.
• Conduct on-the-scene accident investigations and assist drivers with reports and OSHA documentation.
• Develop and host driver training and safety courses; retrain drivers after incidents.
• Observe drivers on the road and address safety issues while documenting violations.
• Serve as liaison between drivers, customers, and the organization on safety concerns.
• Monitor driver safety and performance for regulatory and policy compliance.
• Assist Safety Manager with DOT/FTA compliance and drug testing/recordkeeping.
• Occasionally drive routes as needed.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

CMV driving experience

Transportation & safety experience

Knowledge of safety rules

DOT drug testing familiarity

Microsoft Outlook/Word/Excel/PowerPoin

Education

High School Diploma or GED

TSI – Instructors Course for Transit Trainers

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Transdev in Lancaster, California is hiring a Classroom Trainer to facilitate classroom and behind-the-wheel training to drivers. We are seeking customer service-oriented professionals who are dedicated to safety.

Job Type: Full Time. The role reports to the Assistant General Manager and involves maintaining training documentation to ensure compliance with state certification and company policies, plus conducting safety program responsibilities and on-the-scene investigations as needed.