Safety Trainer

Beacon Mobility•Chicago, IL

19h•Onsite

About The Position

SCR Medical Transportation LLC is seeking a Safety Trainer to conduct and document required classroom and behind-the-wheel training for drivers, aides, and monitors. This role also involves assisting in the driver recruitment process, conducting monthly safety meetings, and performing semi-annual behind-the-wheel driver evaluations. The Safety Trainer will evaluate driver performance to ensure compliance with state certification requirements and participate in developing and administering safety awareness programs. Responsibilities include reviewing driver records for violations, coordinating with the safety and training supervisor regarding license and certificate expirations, reviewing VCRs, and performing administrative safety duties. The position requires assisting management by reporting vehicle accidents, work-related injuries, and incidents, while conveying a positive image of the company and school district. The role demands demonstrating safe and responsible driving habits, prompt attendance, and attending safety meetings and trainings to acquire and present information. The Safety Trainer will also complete necessary logs, forms, and reports. Other duties may be assigned by management.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Must complete state certification program or the DS Bus Lines certification for school bus driver instructor.
Equivalent work experience as a Trainer can be substituted as appropriate where allowed.
Commercial driving experience required; 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.
Preventable motor vehicle accident record would be considered.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Ability to become familiar with District streets and roads, read maps, and learn about transportation equipment and student needs.

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.
Evaluate 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.
Convey a positive image of the company and the school district.
Demonstrate safe and responsible driving habits including prompt and regular attendance.
Attend safety meetings and trainings relating to state and district requirements for the purpose of presenting and/or acquiring information.
Complete logs, forms, and reports associated with job function.
Other duties as assigned by management.