Manual Driving Instructor

Transdev North America; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 45,460 - 52,348; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation: Minimum 1 week

Sick days: 5 days

401(k) Retirement Plan

Medical, Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

Job summary

Transdev North America in San Francisco, CA is seeking a full-time Manual Driving Instructor. This role involves conducting training for new hires, ensuring safety standards, and demonstrating advanced driving skills. Applicants must have a high school diploma and previous experience in defensive driving instruction.

The position offers a competitive pay rate between $33-$38 per hour, along with benefits such as vacation, sick days, medical insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years old.
• Previous defensive driving instructor experience preferred.
• Minimum 6 months operating and testing autonomous vehicles required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a full-time manual driving Instructor.
• Conduct classroom sessions and training presentations for new operators.
• Standardize and maintain consistent training practices across the organization.

Skills

Proficiency with laptop computers and GSuite apps

Proficiency with touchscreen smartphones

Leadership skills

Respond quickly to multiple scenarios

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Our team has developed a strong culture of safety, professionalism and personal responsibility. All team members are expected to adhere to team standards of conduct.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a full‑time manual driving Instructor during new‑hire class cycles, including one full day of track instruction and four additional days of instruction.
• Maintain Transdev’s high standard of safety inside and outside the vehicle.
• Demonstrate advanced situational awareness and continuously adjust to changes in the environment.
• Operate with safety as the primary goal.
• Conduct classroom sessions and training presentations for new operators.
• Set up and break down all course material, including classroom and test‑track equipment.
• Care for, maintain, and manage all driving course equipment.
• Coordinate new training sessions weekly with training leadership and onsite staff.
• Become a resourceful guru on the most recent versions of autonomous vehicle systems to incorporate best practices.
• Safely orchestrate training for multiple trainees simultaneously, inside a vehicle and on a closed course.
• Standardize and maintain consistent training practices across the organization.
• Participate in ongoing meetings with managers and peers for training improvement discussions and trainee feedback.
• Flag any major driver safety concerns to local safety and training managers.
• Work occasional overtime and travel to off‑site training locations as needed.
• Adapt to different learning styles and respond quickly to high‑pressure environments.
• Set the tone and example for less experienced Operations Drivers.
• Perform all other duties as required.

Required Education And Experience

• Must be 21 years old.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Previous defensive driving instructor experience, such as driving school, DMV road testing, or high‑performance driving background preferred.
• Minimum 6 months operating and testing autonomous vehicles required.
• Proven track record of safe driving habits and a clean employee safety record.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Proficiency with laptop computers and GSuite apps (Gmail, Chats, Drive, Sheets, Docs).
• Proficiency with touchscreen smartphones (Android preferred or required).
• Type at least 40 adjusted words per minute.
• Good attention to detail and ability to quickly and concisely describe thoughts.
• Respond quickly and simultaneously to multiple scenarios.
• Cross‑functional verbal and written communication and issue escalation.
• Work specific shifts, including early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends, as needed.
• Self‑motivated with good judgment, capable in fast‑paced, high‑stress environments.
• Leadership skills to supervise classes with large groups and lead classroom training sessions.
• Travel up to 10% of the time.

Physical Requirements

• Long periods of standing, walking, and sitting.
• Use hands to finger, handle, feel, talk, or hear; climb stairs and/or ladders.
• Occasionally reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Lift and move up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Use close, distance, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Most work is outdoors in a vehicle.

Pay Rate

$33.00–$38.00 per hour.

Benefits

• Vacation: Minimum 1 week.
• Sick days: 5 days.
• Holidays: 6 days.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Medical, Dental & Vision.
• Life Insurance.
• Short‑term Disability.
• Voluntary Long‑term Disability.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Must be 21 years old.
• All employees must satisfactorily complete a pre‑employment drug screen and background check.
• Safety Sensitive Positions subject to a physical screening.
• Transdev maintains a drug‑free workplace and may require participation in a random drug screening program.
• Transdev reserves the right to perform ongoing background checks for all employees, except where prohibited by law.
• Employees must maintain an acceptable driving record suitable for driving as part of their regular duties; records monitored regularly.
• Qualify for an Autonomous Vehicle Tester (AVT) license where required.
• If based in the United States, applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. without restrictions for any employer at any time.

Drug‑Free Workplace

• Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship at present or in the future.
• Applicants must successfully pass a pre‑employment drug screen.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Transdev complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities.