Safety Trainer

$70,000 - $75,000/Yr

Transdev - Vallejo, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Vallejo, CA

10,001+ employees

Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation

About the position

The Safety Trainer at Transdev in Vallejo, CA is responsible for ensuring that new student operators are thoroughly trained in the safe and efficient handling of vehicles and equipment. This role involves monitoring trainee progress, supervising students, and ensuring compliance with training policies. The Safety Trainer will also assist with equipment familiarization, conduct ride checks, and recommend safer operational methods. This position plays a crucial role in maintaining high training standards and safety protocols within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Ensures new student operators are thoroughly trained in the safe and efficient handling of vehicles and equipment to exceed customer standards.
• Ensures that all trainees are trained on all routes.
• Monitors the progress of trainees to ensure proper training and compliance with training policies.
• Responsible for the direct supervision of students.
• Ensures Operator Development Program (ODP) is followed and properly delivered, including necessary updates.
• Performs new equipment familiarization, refresher, and remediation training.
• May assist with reviews of DriveCam events, including counseling of operators.
• Acts as a resource to provide employees with expert information on the operation of equipment.
• Assists with ride checks for operators as needed.
• Recommends safer methods, procedures, and preventative measures.
• May be cross-trained to investigate accidents and incidents involving company property, equipment, and personnel.
• Performs related work as required and other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years' transportation or logistics experience.
• 2-4 years previous supervisory experience.
• Valid CDL class B with passenger and airbrake endorsements.
• Must be able to demonstrate poise, tact, diplomacy and possesses good judgment and discretion.
• Superior communication and presentation skills.
• Must be able to pass third party tester certification within ninety (90) days of employment, if necessary.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and hours, starting salary ranges 70k-75k a year.
• Attractive benefits package, including 401(k) with company contribution, medical, dental and vision.
• Paid time off & vacation.