Driver Trainer

First Student


Date: 4 days ago
City: Chester, PA
Contract type: Full time
First for a reason:

At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.

The following position is for a proposed new/future business within MPC Bus Co. Only candidates meeting the work experience requirements will be considered.

A full-time Certified Driver Trainer will be required to provide all necessary driver training, either directly or by supervising other qualified trainers. This person must be fully qualified and have certifications in all required training elements (i.e., Classroom Certification, Defensive Driving, Passenger Assistance).

Major Responsibilities

  • Provides classroom and/or behind-the-wheel training to new drivers. May facilitate additional training for existing location personnel, as needed for performance improvement or company / regulatory compliance needs.
  • Maintains required training documentation and completion for compliance with state certification, company policies and district/state/federal requirements.
  • While the focus of the position is on driver training, employee may also have other safety program responsibilities (e.g., accident investigation, forms compliance, safety meetings).
  • Evaluates performance of new drivers and existing location personnel for the purpose of ensuring that basic skills levels are met and are in compliance with state, federal and company certification requirements.
  • Participates in various activities (e.g. meetings, training, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or conveying information.
  • May utilize problem solving skills to analyze performance gaps and create and execute training plans
  • Work under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods while directing other persons within a small work unit
  • All other responsibilities as required or requested.

Minimum Education Or Certifications Required

  • Must have held Class B (or higher) CDL with S and P Endorsements for a minimum of 2 years

Minimum Experience Or Skills Required

  • Must have 2 or more years’ experience driving a CMV with above credentials (or minimum of equivalent years CDL training experience)
  • 1 to 3 years general training experience
  • 1 to 3 years general transportation, safety or related experience
  • Knowledge of federal and state rules and regulations regarding safety and environmental issues
  • Computer literate with working knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and manage time effectively
  • Good verbal, written and relational communication skills, with ability to appropriately interact with employees of all levels including drivers, customers, senior management, client representatives, union officials and general public
  • Fluent in English
  • Demonstrate regular and consistent attendance and punctuality
  • Possess working vehicle to travel with in service area as needed

In the state of Washington, all technician and driving positions, including but not limited to van drivers and any other position requiring employees to drive a company-owned vehicle, are considered safety-sensitive and are therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. First is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and any other fair chance law. Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance Poster is at this link or upon request https://www.phila.gov/media/20210423160847/Fair-Chance-Hiring-law-poster.pdf .

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