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At First Student, safety is at the heart of everything we do. Our Trainers play a critical role in preparing new drivers for the road, supporting current employees, and ensuring our teams meet company, state, and federal safety requirements.

This is a hands-on position for someone who can confidently lead classroom instruction, provide behind-the-wheel training, and build strong working relationships with employees at all levels.

We are proud to offer:

$30.00/hr

• Tremendous career advancement opportunities due to our strong presence across North America

• A positive and rewarding work environment

• The opportunity to directly influence driver readiness and passenger safety

• A role that combines training, safety, compliance, and employee development

As a Trainer, you will:

• Provide classroom and behind-the-wheel training to new drivers

• Conduct refresher and remedial training for current drivers

• Deliver additional safety and compliance training to location employees

• Track attendance and maintain accurate training documentation in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements

• Assist with accident investigations, safety meetings, compliance forms, and other location safety programs

• Travel within the service area to provide training at multiple locations

• Perform other duties as assigned

• 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

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

• Ability to communicate effectively with drivers, employees, customers, management, client representatives, union officials, and members of the public

• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and manage time effectively

• Fluent English communication skills

• Consistent attendance and punctuality

• A reliable personal vehicle and the ability to travel throughout the service area as needed

• Ability to operate a company or personal vehicle when delivering training at multiple locations

The Trainer must be able to:

• Move throughout the office, bus parking areas, and surrounding company facilities

• Operate standard office equipment

• Access filing systems and storage cabinets

• Communicate effectively in person and by telephone

• Drive to multiple locations within the service area

This position is subject to DOT drug testing and physical requirements. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.

First Student's commitment to safety, dependable transportation, and putting our customers first creates a working environment where you can make a meaningful impact. Apply today and help us prepare the next generation of professional drivers.

We aspire to have a culture where all people are First. We strive to attract and retain a diverse workforce. 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 Student is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. For candidates applying to positions in San Francisco or Los Angeles, California, First Student will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance or the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance.

First Student is an equal opportunity employer. By supporting an inclusive culture, we help create opportunities for continued growth and success for all.

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.

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.

About us
An industry leader famous for our yellow school buses and service and safety excellence, we’ve provided student transportation services to schools for over 100 years. Continually investing in the services of the future, we’re proud to be part of FirstGroup America – the largest provider of safe, reliable and sustainable surface passenger transportation services in North America.

Industry leader
We safely operate more than one third of all contracted school buses in North America.
Together our 50,000 school buses travel nearly 600 million miles per year — the equivalent of 1,200 round trips to the moon.
We operate in around 550 locations throughout 38 U.S. states and 8 Canadian provinces.

Innovation
We were the first school bus company to utilize global positioning systems (GPS), so at any one time we know where all of our buses are and how fast they’re travelling.
Passionate about safety, we’ve installed Safety Crossing Gates on the front of all of our school buses and use the Child Check-MateTM electronic reminder system to make sure no sleeping children remain inside a bus at the end of each route.

Awards & recognition
We won the Occupational Excellence Achievement Award from the National Safety Council two years in a row.
Dedicated to safety, FirstGroup received the National Safety Council’s (NSC) Green Cross for Safety Medal - the highest award for safety in North America.

Teamwork and trust
It takes a diverse team of skilled professionals to provide a safe, effective and efficient student transportation system. From our school bus drivers and location managers to routers, dispatchers and fleet technician mechanics, the work we do every day makes a big impact on the daily lives of students, parents, local communities and school district partners.

We’re very proud of our elite team of over 55,000 dedicated, caring and diverse professionals. And they are the #1 reason we’re trusted by over 1,400 school districts - more than any other provider. Everybody here plays their part in creating a positive school bus experience.

Our culture
We live and breathe our vision and values. They are embedded in our culture and drive our commitment to our customers and communities. Our culture fosters growth and promotes respect, reliability, responsibility and safety. And we recruit people who share these values and will work together to build strong and trusting partnerships in the communities we serve.

Safety – Although our safety record is twice as safe as the industry average, we continually seek out opportunities to enhance our operational and safety initiatives.
Learning – Through our learning culture that spans over 550 locations, we receive and share insight from our people to enhance our service now and in the future.
Making a difference - By doing our job well, we make a positive impact on many lives – including the millions of students who travel with us every school day.
Careers for all – We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer and an Employer of Choice.
By consistently encouraging and supporting an open dialogue with our people and partners, we’re able to share new ideas and develop new ways to meet the needs of our customers and passengers. At First Student, you’ll feel empowered to serve your community. So join the team and start to make a difference.