Driver Trainer – $35.00/Hour

First Student | Full-Time | $35.00 per Hour

At First Student, we are a family of over 60,000 employees who take pride in safely transporting millions of students and passengers to and from their destinations each day. Our family of brands includes Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation, creating and implementing the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.

Now Hiring: Driver Trainer – $35.00/Hour!

First Student is seeking an experienced and safety-focused Driver Trainer to join our team! In this role, you will be responsible for training new and existing drivers, promoting safe driving practices, and ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable federal and state transportation regulations.

The ideal candidate is an effective communicator who is passionate about safety, employee development, and helping drivers succeed.

Why Join First Student?

• Competitive Pay: $35.00 per hour
• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and advancement
• Safety-Focused Culture: Join an organization committed to putting safety first
• Make an Impact: Help develop skilled, confident, and safety-conscious transportation professionals
• Supportive Team Environment: Work alongside experienced transportation and safety professionals

Driver Trainer 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.

Driver Trainer Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years of training experience preferred.
• 1–3 years of transportation, safety, or related industry experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of federal and state transportation and safety regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational skills with 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.
• Must be fluent in English.
• Demonstrated reliability, punctuality, and consistent attendance.
• Must have access to a reliable vehicle for work-related travel within the service area.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Ability to work in both 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.

Apply Today!

If you have a passion for transportation safety, training, and developing others, we encourage you to apply and join the First Student team!

Apply today and help us build a safer transportation future!

First Student is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. Duties and responsibilities may be modified or reassigned based on business needs.

Language Requirement
This role requires English proficiency. Federal, state, and local requirements, including U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, require training, safety communications, company policies, employment documents, and other job-related communications be conducted in English.

First for a reason:

At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.

In the state of Washington, all technician and driving positions, including but not limited to van drivers and any other position requiring employees to drive a company-owned vehicle, are considered safety-sensitive and are therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. First is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and any other fair chance law. Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance Poster is at this link or upon request https://www.phila.gov/media/20210423160847/Fair-Chance-Hiring-law-poster.pdf.