Driver in Training

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.

We are hiring a Driver Trainer for our Prince Albert location!

At First Student, our 'Trainers' are a constant reflection of our company's commitment to safety and customer service. The Driver Trainer, is responsible for training and educating employees about safety and compliance regulations and assist the Safety Department with Class 2A license training for new applicants 'in class' and 'behind the wheel'.

Responsibilities

• Training and upgrading for related classified licenses and maintenance of all related records;

• Assist Location Safety Officer with respect to training needs and development, i.e. Driver workshops, statistical data, route safety concerns, special projects as delegated;

• Assist with accident re-training and evaluations as required;

• Assist with school programs, i.e. evacuation and school bus safety;

• 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;

• Some inside classroom work but majority of time spent outside and in a bus;

• Other safety related duties as required.

Required Experience and Skills

• Must have a clean driving record, minimum 3 years free of any Preventable Accidents and violations;

• Class 2A License in good standing;

• Demonstrate interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively listen and to communicate both verbally and in writing with trainees, employees and management;

• Presentation and coaching skills;

• Pleasant demeanor with an unwavering commitment to safety;

• Self-motivated, must demonstrate a strong team effort;

• Complete and pass the First Student Trainer Certification program prior to 'Behind the Wheel' Training of drivers;

• Complete and pass P.R.I.D.E course if required;

• High school diploma or equivalent;

• Flexibility to work mixed hours including school breaks and summer holidays;

• Familiarity with Highway Traffic Act, Health and Safety practices a must;

• Willing to learn First Student policies, procedures, vehicles and equipment.

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.