Full Time Trainer

First Student • Amityville, NY

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About The Position

First Student is seeking an experienced, safety-focused Driver Trainer to train new and existing drivers, promote safe driving practices, and support compliance with company policies and applicable federal and state transportation regulations. The role includes classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction, refresher and remedial training, maintaining training documentation, supporting safety initiatives, and working with location management and safety personnel to improve driver performance. Travel between company locations within the service area is required. The role may also include other duties assigned according to business needs.

The position works in office and transportation facility environments, including outdoor bus parking areas. The trainer may use a company or personal vehicle to deliver training at multiple locations and must be able to communicate effectively in person and by telephone. English proficiency is required for training, safety communications, employment documents, and other job-related communications.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Working knowledge of federal and state transportation and safety regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize responsibilities and manage time effectively.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate professionally with drivers, employees, customers, management, client representatives, union officials, and the general public.
• Fluent in English.
• Demonstrated reliability, punctuality, and consistent attendance.
• Access to a reliable vehicle for work-related travel within the service area.
• Ability to work in office and transportation facility environments, including outdoor bus parking areas.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and access filing systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person and by telephone.
• Ability to operate a company or personal vehicle to deliver training at multiple locations.

Nice To Haves

• 1–3 years of training experience preferred.
• 1–3 years of transportation, safety, or related industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct classroom and behind-the-wheel training for new drivers and provide refresher or remedial training for existing drivers.
• Deliver additional safety and operational training to location employees as needed.
• Monitor training attendance and maintain accurate records and documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Reinforce safe driving practices, transportation regulations, and company safety standards.
• Assist with safety-related initiatives, including accident investigations, regulatory forms compliance, and safety meetings.
• Work collaboratively with location management and safety personnel to identify training needs and improve driver performance.
• Travel between company locations as needed to conduct training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Professional development and advancement opportunities.
• Supportive team environment working alongside experienced transportation and safety professionals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED