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A strong management background is required, and a CDL is highly preferred.\nAbout the Role\nFirst Student is hiring an Area Training Manager to oversee training programs across multiple locations in Connecticut. This hybrid position combines remote work with on-site training and support.\nYou’ll manage and coach trainers, work closely with location leadership, and help new hires move through training and onboarding. You’ll also ensure training is consistent, properly documented, and meets company and regulatory requirements.\nWhat You’ll Be Doing\nManage training programs: Deliver company training programs, including new-hire training and ongoing safety training, in partnership with Location Managers.\nSupervise trainers: Schedule, coach, and support trainers to maintain coverage across locations.\nSupport onboarding: Partner with Candidate Experience Specialists to help candidates through training and onboarding.\nWork with operations and safety: Coordinate training needs, priorities, and follow-up with local teams.\nMaintain compliance: Keep accurate training records and ensure programs meet regulatory and company requirements.\nReview training quality: Monitor delivery, identify gaps, and improve training practices.\nPlan staffing and resources: Support the hiring and assignment of training staff.\nProvide hands-on support: Deliver training and provide backup coverage when needed.\nTrack results: Review training data and recommend changes to improve performance and outcomes.\nTravel within Connecticut: Visit locations as required, up to 50% of the time.\nWhat You’ll Need\nConnecticut residency is required.\nA strong management background with at least three years of management experience is required, including experience supervising staff, setting priorities, and managing performance.\n A CDL is highly preferred.\nExperience in training, transportation, or safety operations is preferred.\nAbility to travel throughout Connecticut as needed, up to 50%.\nHigh school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred.\nStrong communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills.\nAbility to manage competing priorities in a busy environment.\nProficiency with Microsoft Office and training systems.\nAbility to drive as required for location visits.\nCompany Benefits\nMedical, dental, and vision coverage.\n401(k) with company match.\nPaid time off and paid holidays.\nPerkSpot discounts on cell phones, vehicles, travel, and more.\nOnboarding support and opportunities for career growth.\nJoin First Student\nHelp our Connecticut locations prepare employees to provide safe, dependable transportation. Apply today to join our team!\nFirst Student strives to attract and retain a diverse workforce. 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 Student is committed to providing a drug-free workplace.\nLanguage Requirement\nThis 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.\n\nFirst for a reason:\nAt 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. 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