Safety Training Instructor

Bauer's Intelligent Transportation; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Safety-focused team environment

Meaningful impact on driver and пассаж

Safety impact on passengers

Job summary

Bauer's Intelligent Transportation is seeking an experienced Safety Training Instructor in San Francisco, CA, focusing on developing, coaching, and training professional charter bus and motorcoach drivers. This role emphasizes transportation safety, driver development, and meaningful impact.

The ideal candidate has a CA Class B CDL with P endorsement, 3–5 years of passenger transport experience, and a proven ability to train and evaluate drivers while maintaining compliance with

Qualifications

• Requires valid California Class B CDL with Passenger endorsement.
• 3–5 years of commercial passenger transportation experience preferred.
• Experience in training, coaching, or evaluating drivers preferred.
• Strong knowledge of transportation safety regulations (CA DMV/CHP/FMCSA/DOT).
• Excellent communication, teaching, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom and behind-the-wheel safety training for drivers.
• Conduct new-hire orientations and road evaluations.
• Train drivers on defensive driving, vehicle inspections, and accident prevention.
• Coach on safe vehicle operation, maneuvering, and passenger safety.
• Ensure compliance with relevant safety regulations and company policies.
• Identify opportunities to improve driver performance and reduce preventable accidents.
• Promote a positive safety culture across teams.

Skills

Class B CDL with P endorsement

3–5 years passenger transport

Driver training/coaching

Regulatory knowledge (CA DMV/CHP/FMCSA

Communication & leadership

Tools

Smith System Defensive Driving

Job description

We're looking for an experienced, safety-focused Safety Training Instructor to help develop, coach, and train professional charter bus and motorcoach drivers.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced commercial driver or CDL instructor who is passionate about transportation safety, driver development, and making a meaningful impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom and behind-the-wheel safety training
• Conduct new-hire driver orientations and road evaluations
• Train drivers on defensive driving, vehicle inspections, and accident prevention
• Coach drivers on safe vehicle operation, maneuvering, and passenger safety
• Support compliance with California DMV, CHP, FMCSA, and DOT regulations
• Identify opportunities to improve driver performance and reduce preventable accidents
• Promote a strong, positive safety culture

What We're Looking For

• Valid California Class B CDL with Passenger (P) endorsement
• 3–5 years of commercial passenger transportation experience preferred
• Experience training, coaching, or evaluating commercial drivers preferred
• Strong understanding of transportation safety regulations
• Excellent communication, teaching, and leadership skills

Preferred Experience

• Charter bus, motorcoach, transit bus, or school bus operations
• CDL instruction or commercial driver safety training
• Smith System Defensive Driving or comparable training programs
• Driver evaluations, accident prevention, and safety program development

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Supportive, safety-focused team environment
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact on driver and passenger safety