TRAINER-Driver Trainer

STA Family of Companies•Binghamton, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Trainers, under the direction of local and regional Safety management, conduct and monitor location safety and training functions, including classroom and behind-the-wheel (BTW) training. They ensure compliance with all company, State, and Federal regulatory requirements. This is a full-time position with a wage range of $27-$31 per hour.

Requirements

State-Required Commercial Driver’s License with Passenger and School Bus Endorsements
Current report of Driver Physical Examination
Demonstrated proficiency in the operation of assigned vehicles, potentially including extra equipment like wheelchair lifts and air brakes under all road and weather conditions.
State specific requirements (e.g., California Class B Commercial Driver’s License with Passenger Endorsement, California special Drivers Certificate for School Bus, Current report of Physical Examination (DL51 and DL51A))
Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle as evidenced by a good driving record
Competent and knowledgeable in classroom and Behind-the-wheel training.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of Federal and State regulations.
Ability to evaluate driver’s/trainee’s skills.
Must be available to provide training in the evenings and on weekends as necessary to meet business needs.
Conduct oneself professionally and in a manner to reflect positively on STA.
Must be able to exercise extreme care in maintaining confidentiality and privacy.
Ability to physically perform the essential functions of the job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may work in outside weather conditions and be exposed to heat, cold, wet and/or humid weather conditions.
The noise level in the work environment is moderately loud.
Attend work on a regular and dependable basis.
Ability to successfully pass state and/or federal required Background Checks.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
Ability to comply with all policies and procedures established by company.

Nice To Haves

Valid driver’s license with a clean driving history, CDL preferred but not required.
Certificate of training in first aid and CPR, if required by local contract.
A first aid endorsement on the special driver’s certificate or a certificate of training in first aid and a certificate of training for CPR, if required by local contract.

Responsibilities

Conduct driver instruction and training, re-training and re-certifications.
Report scheduled classroom training to the Instructor Coordinator.
Report training activities to the Safety and Training Supervisor and the Director of Safety and Training.
Attend all update meetings and any other meetings designed to promote STA and/or keep credentials current.
Follow company policies regarding pupil/client management and relations with parents, teachers, guardians, medical practitioners, medical facilities, and the public.
Report to the Terminal Manager for daily duties.
Work directly with the Safety and Training Supervisor to ensure all drivers’ licensing and training is current.
Assist the Safety and Training Supervisor with annual driver reviews.
Keep records and submit reports as required.
Perform all other duties as assigned.