Trainer

Job Description:
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.

At First Student, our Trainers are a constant reflection of our company's commitment to safety and customer service. The Trainer is responsible for training employees and educating about safety and compliance regulations.

At First Student, we are proud to offer:

• Career Advancement Opportunities due to a strong presence across North America
• Positive and rewarding work environment

Responsibilities:

• Provides classroom and/or behind-the-wheel training to new operators or re-training of current operators
• Provides training to location personnel
• Tracks attendees and maintains training documentation based on regulations and company policy
• Safety responsibilities such as accident investigation, compliance forms, and safety meetings

Required Experience and Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1-3 years training experience
• 1-3 years of transportation, safety, or related experience
• Knowledge of federal and state rules and regulations regarding safety and environmental issues
• Computer literacy with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Consistent attendance and punctuality
• Possess working vehicle to travel within service area as needed
• Undergo & pass a Ministry prescribed medical examination & Background checks

First Student is a leading provider of school transportation services. We operate in 460 locations across the US and Canada, working with school districts to provide safe, reliable, and cost-effective transportation for five million students per school day. We employ more than 48,000 people and operate and maintain over 43,000 buses.

Apply today to join our team

We aspire to have a culture where all people are First. We strive to attract and retain a diverse workforce therefore all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We encourage applications from women, persons with a disability, Indigenous peoples and members of a visible minority. First is an equal opportunity employer and by doing so we will sustain and promote an inclusive culture that supports future growth for all. First is committed to providing reasonable accommodation at all stages of the hiring process and encourage all applicants who may require such accommodation to let us know.

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