Transit Safety Training Lead - CDL & Compliance

Keolis Commuter Services; Hesperia (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Keolis Commuter Services in California seeks a certified TSI bus operator trainer to lead the Operator Education and Trainer Certification programs, schedule classes, and ensure safety training across the department.

The role requires Class B CDL with P endorsement, 3+ years transit experience, strong regulatory knowledge, and ability to develop and evaluate training programs; travel may be required and safety compliance is paramount.

Qualifications

• Must be a certified Transportation Safety Institute (TSI) bus operator trainer.
• Must have with Class “B” Commercial Driver License (P) endorsement.
• Prefer candidate with Airbrakes and Passenger endorsements and valid active medical examiner’s certificate.
• Must have at least 3 years’ progressive transit experience with commercial class “B” vehicles in a fixed route transit system.
• Knowledgeable with DOT policies, OSHA, NIMS, EPA standards and ADA requirements.
• Experience developing and implementing safety program plans and procedures; conducting investigations, analyzing data, and identifying and recommending corrective action.
• Must maintain confidentiality and safeguarding of sensitive material.
• Conducting oral presentations, relaying technical information in understandable terms.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a diverse workforce.

Responsibilities

• Administers and directs the Keolis Operator Education Program, Trainer Certification Program, Monthly Safety Initiative, and OSHA required training to all department employees.
• Conducts driver’s licensing safety instruction.
• Provides training assistance to the Maintenance Department, Human Resources and other departments as needed.
• Directs Behind the Wheel (BTW), retraining, refresher, and post-accident training processes.
• Coordinate classroom, BTW, line and revenue instruction/scheduling for new hire classes.
• Evaluate training effectiveness through appropriate student evaluation and post training effectiveness evaluations making modifications to the program design to increase program efficiency.
• Manage large-scale training projects as assigned.
• Assure the training programs are maintained current and incorporated with up-to-date information gained from Keolis, federal and state authorities and agencies.
• Prepare trainee examinations and conduct trainee evaluations for classroom, line, and revenue phases of training.
• As appropriate, conduct counseling sessions for trainees, evaluate the results, and recommend/develop individualized training programs.
• Support management in the areas of business initiatives, project management, community involvement and special projects.
• Participate in Keolis management audits and prepare responses to audit findings concerning training functions.
• Maintain knowledge of industry operations, skills, and techniques commensurate with the responsibility to develop and conduct effective, high-quality training.
• Supervise the collection and maintenance of auditable training records and report required to document training program activities.
• Conduct self in an appropriate manner as a representative of Keolis, working effectively in a diverse work environment.
• Manage, plan, organize and schedule work assignments for trainers.
• Works closely with Directors and Managers to determine, develop, and implement training programs to improve daily operations.
• Administer CDL and other certification/recertification programs as established by contract, state, and corporate mandates. Monitor employee training status for compliance with these programs.
• Assist Maintenance, Operations, Human Resources departments in the development, training, assessment of personnel.
• Assess training needs related to new equipment and new technology. Develop and implement programs to satisfy these needs.
• Supervise staff (as assigned) including interviewing and hiring, training, work assignment, and performance management.
• Oversee the CDL training for maintenance personnel. Oversee new hire (general) OSHA required safety orientation for all maintenance personnel.
• Design training aids, prepare technical materials, tests, handouts, and lesson plans for training classes.
• Create and maintain training records for all employees.
• Maintain a complete training reference library for the Safety and Training Department.
• Assess employee's skill levels, counsel, recommend and coordinate appropriate training with employee and respective supervisors/managers.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Adult education

Regulatory explanation

Communication skills

Time management

Cross-functional teamwork

Presentation skills

Tools

Microsoft Access

Excel

Word

Job description

Keolis Commuter Services in California seeks a certified TSI bus operator trainer to lead the Operator Education and Trainer Certification programs, schedule classes, and ensure safety training across the department.

The role requires Class B CDL with P endorsement, 3+ years transit experience, strong regulatory knowledge, and ability to develop and evaluate training programs; travel may be required and safety compliance is paramount.