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.
At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers each day. Our family of brands includes Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II.
Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation, delivering advanced training and technology across the transportation industry.
Trainers are a direct reflection of First Student's commitment to safety and customer service. This role is responsible for training employees and educating staff on safety practices and compliance requirements.
$28.00 per hour
The Trainer provides classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction to new and existing operators, supports ongoing safety education for location personnel, and ensures training activities meet company standards and regulatory requirements.
Provide classroom and behind-the-wheel training to new operators
Conduct retraining and refresher training for current operators
Deliver safety and operational training to location personnel
Track training attendance and maintain required training documentation in accordance with company policy and regulations
Support safety initiatives, including:
Accident investigations
Completion of compliance forms
Participation in safety meetings
High school diploma or equivalent
1-3 years of training experience
1-3 years of transportation, safety, or related experience
Knowledge of federal and state safety and environmental regulations
Computer proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Consistent attendance and punctuality
Must possess a reliable personal vehicle to travel within the service area as needed
Subject to DOT drug testing and physical
DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason
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.