Operator Trainer

About the role

High Valley Transit, located in Utah, is seeking candidates for an Operator Trainer. This individual will be supporting the Deputy Manager for both in classroom and on the road training. The Operator Trainer will be working with non-CDL hires as well as current CDL holders. In addition to training, this position is also responsible for safely transporting people by bus on regularly scheduled High Valley Transit bus routes.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom and on‑the‑road training for new and existing operators.
• Safely transport passengers on scheduled High Valley Transit bus routes.

Requirements

• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Minimum 21 years of age.
• Valid Utah driver’s license with no moving violations in the past 12 months.
• Class B Commercial Driver’s License with Air Brakes and Passenger Endorsement.
• At least 2 years of driving a commercial vehicle.
• Training experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to pass a criminal and background check.
• Ability to pass a drug screening within 72 hours of offer.
• Demonstration of recent customer service experience while operating on a fixed‑route service.
• Possess a current Department of Transportation Medical (DOT) Card.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (regular walking, floor‑to‑waist lifting up to 50 lbs. occasionally, carrying up to 15 lbs. occasionally, reaching, pushing, pulling, kneeling, crouching, balancing, bending, and prolonged periods of sitting and standing).

Benefits

• Premium‑free health plan options.
• Dental plan.
• Life insurance.
• State of Utah retirement.
• Sick leave.
• Parental leave.
• 401K match.
• Vacation pay.
• Drug‑free workplace with required drug testing.

Pay

Salary range: $30.00–$33.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.