Safety Trainer

Beacon Mobility•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Trainer at SCR Medical Transportation LLC, a part of Beacon Mobility, plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and proficiency of drivers, aides, and monitors. SCR Medical Transportation specializes in providing ADA Paratransit services to mobility-challenged individuals, emphasizing reliable, safe, clean, and comfortable transportation. This position involves conducting and documenting various training programs, including classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel evaluations. Key responsibilities also include assisting in driver recruitment, participating in monthly safety meetings, developing customer safety awareness programs, and reviewing driver records for compliance. The trainer will coordinate with supervisors regarding license expirations and assist management in reporting vehicle accidents and work-related injuries. The role requires a commitment to safe and responsible driving habits and a positive representation of the company and school district, aligning with Beacon Mobility's "People First, Safety Always" philosophy.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must complete state certification program or the DS Bus Lines certification for school bus driver instructor.
Commercial driving experience.
2 years of bus driver experienced required for BTW training.
Thorough knowledge of Company regulations and state and federal laws relating to student transportation.
Appropriate vehicle class license.
Current medical and school bus driver’s certificate.
Ability to interface and communicate with all types of individuals.
Acceptable driving performance for the past 12 months.
Must be knowledgeable of adult training techniques.
Computer literacy, preferably with MS Office Products.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Well developed written and verbal communication skills.
Basic math skills.
Multi-tasking and time and priority management skills to balance conflicting demands related to customer care and routing.
Working knowledge of two-way radio equipment operation and dispatching devices, or ability to learn within a reasonable amount of time.
Appropriate dispatching policies and practices, or ability to learn within a reasonable amount of time.
Relevant laws, regulations, guidelines, and Company standards, policies, and procedure related to transportation processes, or ability to learn within a reasonable amount of time.
Geographic region, school locations, District bus routes, and student transporting equipment, or ability to learn within a reasonable amount of time.
Ability to become familiar with District streets and roads, read maps, and learn about transportation equipment and student needs.
Drive a school bus and other district vehicles safely and efficiently, as required.

Responsibilities

Conduct and document required classroom training for drivers, aides, and monitors.
Conduct and document required behind-the-wheel training for drivers.
Assist in driver recruitment process.
Conduct and/or participate in monthly safety meetings.
Conduct and document semi-annual behind-the-wheel driver evaluations.
Evaluates the performance of school bus drivers and applicants to ensure that established skill levels are met and are in compliance with state certification requirements.
Participate in the development and administration of customer safety awareness programs, and company-sponsored safety programs.
Review driver records from the state for violations and inform Contract Manager if corrective action is needed.
Coordinate with safety and training supervisor to notify drivers of upcoming licenses and/or certificate expiration dates.
Review VCRs and perform administrative safety duties as needed.
Assist management by reporting all vehicle accidents, work-related injuries and incidents.
Conveys a positive image of the company and the school district.
Demonstrates safe and responsible driving habits including prompt and regular attendance.
Attends safety meetings and trainings relating to state and district requirements for the purpose of presenting and/or acquiring information.
Completes logs, forms, and reports associated with job function.
Other duties as assigned by management.