Trainer

First Student is hiring a Driver Trainer to join our team!

At First Student, safety is at the heart of everything we do. Our Driver Trainers play a key role in preparing employees for success by providing hands-on training, promoting safe driving practices, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and company regulations.

Why Join First Student?

• $35.00 per hour
• Career advancement opportunities across North America
• Positive and supportive work environment
• Opportunity to make a difference in your community

What You'll Do

• Provide classroom and behind-the-wheel training for new and existing drivers
• Conduct additional training for location employees as needed
• Maintain accurate training records and documentation
• Support safety initiatives, including accident investigations, compliance documentation, and safety meetings
• Ensure training meets company policies and applicable safety regulations

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1-3 years of training experience
• 1-3 years of experience in transportation, safety, or a related field
• Knowledge of federal and state safety regulations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Reliable attendance and punctuality
• Reliable transportation to travel within the service area as needed
• Ability to meet applicable DOT physical and drug testing requirements

Apply Today!

Join a team that puts safety first and takes pride in providing dependable transportation to the communities we serve.

Apply today and start your career with First Student!

Equal Opportunity Employer

First Student is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all people are First. 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. Positions subject to DOT drug testing must comply with applicable federal regulations, including 49 CFR Part 40, which does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana.

For positions in San Francisco or Los Angeles, California, qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered consistent with applicable Fair Chance Ordinances.

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.