Classroom Trainer

About the role

Transdev in Lancaster, California is hiring a Classroom Trainer to facilitate classroom and behind-the-wheel training to drivers. We are seeking customer service-oriented professionals who are dedicated to safety.

Responsibilities

• Report to Assistant General Manager (AGM)
• Provide classroom and behind-the-wheel training to new drivers
• Maintain required training documentation and completion for compliance with state certification, company policies and district, state & federal requirements
• Additional safety program responsibilities such as accident investigation, forms compliance, & safety meetings
• Communicate job requirements and responsibilities to drivers
• Day to day scheduling, counseling, and submitting evaluation reports to local management
• Conduct on-the-scene accident investigations; assist drivers in preparing accident reports, OSHA reports and safety violations documents
• Develop and host driver training and safety courses; train new drivers and retrain drivers involved in accidents
• Observe drivers on the road – correct safety problems on the scene while documenting violations
• Liaison between drivers and both the customers and organization in customer service concerns
• Evaluate and monitor driver safety and performance in compliance with legal, employment and labor policy matters
• Assist Safety Manager with DOT/FTA compliance – drug testing and recordkeeping
• Drive routes periodically
• Other duties as required

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience driving a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV)
• 1 to 3 years transportation & safety experience
• Knowledge of federal and state safety rules and regulations
• High School Diploma or GED
• TSI – Instructors Course for Transit Trainers
• Supervisory experience with hourly employees; 2–3 years transit supervisory experience preferred
• Computer literate – basic knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Subject to a DOT drug testing and physical if applicable. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including cannabis, for any reason
• Assists Safety Manager with DOT/FTA compliance regarding drug testing and recordkeeping
• Meets all driver qualifications at location
• Assists in dispatching, driving, interviewing, and miscellaneous clerical tasks as needed

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work shifts or flexible work schedules as needed
• The employee is generally subjected to long periods spent sitting, typing, or looking at a computer screen
• Work environment will be a combination of both indoors and outdoors

Benefits

• Vacation: minimum of two (2) weeks
• Sick days: 5 days
• Holidays: 12 days; 8 standard and 4 floating
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance

Pay

Competitive compensation package of minimum $25.00 ($52,000) – Maximum $27.00 ($56,160).