Safety Trainer (Classroom)

Mv Transportation • Oceanside, CA

282d • $22

About The Position

MV Transportation is seeking a Safety Trainer (Classroom) to provide classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel instruction to new hire candidates and incumbent employees in defensive driving, passenger assistance, documentation, route planning/mapping, service area familiarization, emergency procedures and all aspects of a vehicle operator position.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Previous passenger transportation in current project or similar environment required.
• Previous commercial driving training experience required.
• Excellent safety and service record.
• Certified by the Department of Transportation (DOT) in 'Instructor Course in Bus Operator Training' to teach classroom instruction and sign DMV documents.
• Possession of a valid California Class B commercial Driver's license with passenger endorsement.
• Verification of Transit Training (VTT) certificate.
• Current Department of Transportation (DOT) medical card.
• Ability to successfully obtain a Camp Pendleton Base Pass.
• If the candidate does not have a current Class B CDL, then the ability to obtain a Class B CDL within 6 months of hire.
• Knowledge of local training program and local operations.
• Familiarization with service area.
• Knowledge of project specific vehicles, components and data/communications systems.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work with all departments.
• Ability to work independently and objectively.

Nice To Haves

• Certification by the Department of Transportation (DOT) in 'Instructor Course in Bus Operator Training' is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in initial screening of new hire candidates to ensure that client and corporate qualifications are met and that training efforts meet the staffing needs of the project.
• Community outreach to identify potential new hire candidates as well as the most appropriate recruiting sources.
• Provide classroom instruction according to corporate and client specifications in all aspects of public transit commercial vehicle operation in the course of passenger transportation.
• Provide monthly and/or annual ongoing/refresher training in topics relevant to the service and service area and in a timely manner.
• Assist safety and training department in identifying additional or refresher training needs based on current trends within the employee base.
• Ensure a fully equipped complement of vehicle operators to provide service according to the contract guidelines.
• Document all training activities and ensure accurate completion of all training related employee records.
• Establish relationships with key client agency personnel to identify additional training needs, resources and opportunities.
• Provide feedback and follow up for operator performance reviews and identify individual training needs where necessary.
• Assist the safety and training department in incident and collision investigations.
• Assist in maintaining an adequate and complete employee filing system and participate in audits and inspections.

Benefits

• Starting pay rate: $22.40/hour

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation
• Education Level: High school or GED