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First Student

Trainer

First Student, Brooklyn, New York, United States, 11208

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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. Now Hiring: Trainer

At

First Student , we are a family of

60,000+ employees

who take pride in safely transporting more than

5 million students and passengers 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 , delivering advanced training and technology across the transportation industry. Trainers are a direct reflection of

First Student's commitment to safety and customer service . This role is responsible for training employees and educating staff on safety practices and compliance requirements. Pay Rate

$28.00 per hour Position Overview

The Trainer provides classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction to new and existing operators, supports ongoing safety education for location personnel, and ensures training activities meet company standards and regulatory requirements. Key Responsibilities

Provide

classroom and behind-the-wheel training

to new operators

Conduct retraining and refresher training for current operators

Deliver safety and operational training to location personnel

Track training attendance and maintain required training documentation in accordance with company policy and regulations

Support safety initiatives, including: Accident investigations

Completion of compliance forms

Participation in safety meetings

Required Experience & Skills

High school diploma or equivalent

1-3 years of training experience

1-3 years of transportation, safety, or related experience

Knowledge of

federal and state safety and environmental regulations

Computer proficiency with

Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Consistent attendance and punctuality

Must possess a

reliable personal vehicle

to travel within the service area as needed

Compliance Requirements

Subject to

DOT drug testing and physical

DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40

does not authorize the use of

Schedule I drugs, including marijuana , for any reason

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.