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 Full Time Trainer in Crest Hill, IL
Do you like teaching and training, but don't want to drive a school route? Join us in training the drivers that transport our future every day! 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. This is a full time, year-round job with benefits, vacation packages, and sick time!
At First Student, we are proud to offer:
- $19 - $23.50/HR Starting Wage
- Full time hours, all year round
- Generous benefits package including paid vacation and sick time
- Tremendous Career Advancement Opportunities due to a strong presence across North America
- Positive and rewarding work environment
Trainer Responsibilities:
- 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
Trainer Required Experience and Skills:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2 years of CDL Class B with Illinois School Bus Permit
- 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
- 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.
First Student's commitment to putting our customers first, dedication to safety, and an ambition to deliver dependable transportation makes for a working environment you'll love. As a huge company with 120,000 staff and over 2.5 billion customers worldwide, you'll also enjoy security, a brilliant future, and excellent training.
Apply today to join our team!
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.