Professional Driving Instructor Jobs in Fairfield, CA

Overview:
Our team has developed a strong culture of safety, professionalism and personal responsibility, we expect all team members to adhere to team standards of conduct.
Manual Driving Instructors are responsible for safely training new vehicle operators, scaling the essential skills to become effective autonomous drivers. Instructors are expected to work to develop a unique set of skills to accommodate different learning styles, collaborating with other stakeholders to ensure a consistent training program across the organization. The Instructors are expected to also provide clear, concise, professional, and accurate feedback for the trainees. Our team has developed a strong team culture of safety, professionalism, and personal responsibility; we expect all team members to adhere to team standards of conduct.
It is important to maintain a high level of professionalism and responsibility when critiquing a new operator's driving abilities. Safety is our #1 responsibility. Trainers and Instructors are expected to uphold this in all situations
Pay Rate: $33.00- $38.00
Transdev is Proud to Offer:

• Vacation: Minimum of (1) week.
• Sick Days: 5 Days
• Holidays: 6 Days
• Other standard benefits:
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short-term Disability
• Voluntary Long-term Disability

***The above listed benefits are the corporate office policy. Benefits vary by location
Key Responsibilities:

• This position will serve as a full-time manual driving Instructor during new hire class cycles. This includes one full day of track instruction, coordination and an additional 4 days of responsibilities performing as a Manual Driving Instructor.
• Maintain Transdev's high standard of safety, inside and outside of the vehicle.
• Consistently demonstrate advanced situational awareness, and a willingness to constantly adjust to changes in the environment.
• Operate with safety as the primary goal.
• Conduct classroom sessions and training presentations as needed for new operators as part of the manual driving training program.
• Responsible for the setup and breakdown of all course material to include classroom and test track equipment.
• Responsible for the care, maintenance and management of all driving course equipment.
• Work alongside training leadership and onsite staff to coordinate new training sessions weekly.
• Become a resourceful guru on the most updated versions of autonomous vehicle systems to incorporate best practices into the manual driving training program.
• Be able to safely orchestrate training for multiple trainees at the same time, inside a vehicle and on a closed course.
• Standardize and maintain consistent training practices across the organization.
• Participate in ongoing meetings with managers and other peers for training improvement discussions; and to discuss trainees' feedback.
• Responsible for flagging any major driver safety concerns as they arise to local safety and training managers.
• Work occasional overtime as needed and travel to offsite training locations as needed.
• Be adaptive to different learning styles.
• Capable of responding quickly to changing and potentially high-pressure environments.
• Set the tone and example for less experienced Operations Drivers.
• All other duties as required.

Required Education and Experience:

• Must be 21 years old;
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Previous defensive driving instructor experience; i.e. driving school, DMV road testing, and or high-performance driving background preferred
• Minimum 6 months operating and testing autonomous vehicle required;
• Proven track record of safe driver habits and clean employee safety record

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

• Proficiency with a laptop computer and GSuite apps (i.e. Gmail, Chats, and Drive, including Sheets and Docs);
• Proficiency with using a touchscreen smartphone (Android preferred by not required); and
• Must be able to type at least 40 adjusted wpm
• Must have good attention to detail and be able to quickly and concisely describe their thoughts;
• Capable of responding quickly and simultaneously to multiple scenarios;
• Cross-functional verbal and written communication and issue escalation;
• Must be able to work specific shifts, including early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends as needed.
• Must be self-motivated and demonstrate good judgment, in fast-paced, high stress environments.
• Leadership skills to supervise classes with large groups of people, and effective in leading classroom training sessions.
• Travel up to 10% of the time

Physical Requirements:

• Long periods of standing, walking, and sitting
• Use hands to finger; handle or feel; and talk or hear; climb stairs and/or ladders < Note for review: Unsure of full intention of this sentence
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Must use close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Most work is accomplished outdoors in a vehicle

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Must be 21 years old;
• All Transdev employees must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Safety Sensitive Positions will also be subject to a physical screening
• Transdev maintains a Drug Free Workplace and may require participation in a random drug screening program.
• Transdev reserves the right to perform ongoing background checks for all employees except in states where this is prohibited by state law. Transdev will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
• Employees must maintain an acceptable Driving Record suitable to being approved to drive as part of their regular duties. Records are monitored on an ongoing or regular basis pursuant to local state law.
• Ability to qualify for an Autonomous Vehicle Tester (AVT) license in states and positions where it's required
• If based in the United States, applicants must be eligible to work in the US without restrictions for any employer at any time as required by the USCIS.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Transdev complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact us.HR.TalentAcquisition@transdev.com
Drug-free Workplace:

• Transdev maintains a drug-free workplace. Applicants must:
• Be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future (if based in the U.S.).
• Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen.

About Transdev: Cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. contract with Transdev to operate their transportation systems, maintain their vehicle and fleets, and deliver on mobility solutions. Transdev U.S. employs a team of 32,000 across 400 locations while maintaining more than 17,000 vehicles.
Part of a global company, Transdev is a leader in mobility with operations in 19 countries, proudly operated by 110,000 team members from around the world. As an operator and global integrator of mobility, we are driven by our purpose. Transdev - the mobility company - empowers the freedom to move every day thanks to safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good. Find out more at www.TransdevNA.com or watch an overview video at https://youtu.be/ilO5cv0G4mQ
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.
Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions
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Job Category: Drivers
Job Type: Full Time
Req ID: 8369
Pay Group: CAW
Cost Center: 567
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.
Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
Drug-free workplace
If based in the United States, applicants must be eligible to work in U.S. without restrictions for any employer at any time; be able to pass a drug screen and background check.
California applicants: Please Click Here for CA Employee Privacy Policy.
About Transdev
Cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. contract with Transdev to operate their transportation systems, maintain their vehicle and fleets, and deliver on mobility solutions. Transdev U.S. employs a team of 32,000 across 400 locations while maintaining more than 17,000 vehicles.
Part of a global company, Transdev is a leader in mobility with operations in 19 countries, proudly operated by 110,000 team members from around the world. As an operator and global integrator of mobility, we are driven by our purpose. Transdev - the mobility company - empowers the freedom to move every day thank to safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good. Find out more at http://www.TransdevNA.com or watch an overview video .