Senior School Bus Safety Trainer

FIRST MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC; United States; Remote; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Paid holidays

PTO

Career advancement

Work environment

Earned wages access

MyPay at Work

Salt Rewards

Job summary

First Student is seeking a Trainer to train and educate on safety and compliance, supporting multiple locations across the assigned service area. The role involves classroom and behind-the-wheel training and coaching to operators, with travel to about 30 locations across the region.

A high school diploma and current school bus credentials are required, with DOT safety guidelines and strong communication skills essential.

Qualifications

• Requires current school bus credentials to provide driver training (ODE).
• Behind-the-Wheel trainer certification preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience training school bus drivers preferred.
• 1–3 years of transportation, safety, or related experience in school bus industry.
• Knowledge of federal and state safety/environment regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provides classroom and/or behind-the-wheel training to new operators or retraining of current operators.
• Provides training and coaching to location personnel.
• Tracks attendees and maintains training documentation per regulations and company policy.
• Supports safety initiatives including accident investigations, compliance documentation, safety meetings, and ongoing operator development.

Skills

Travel readiness

Bus driver credentials

Behind-the-Wheel cert

High school diploma

Driver training experience

Transportation safety experience

Regulatory knowledge

MS Office

Independent and team work

Strong communication

Reliable vehicle

Punctuality

DOT drug testing comprehension

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

First Student is seeking a Trainer to train and educate on safety and compliance, supporting multiple locations across the assigned service area. The role involves classroom and behind-the-wheel training and coaching to operators, with travel to about 30 locations across the region.

A high school diploma and current school bus credentials are required, with DOT safety guidelines and strong communication skills essential.