Shuttle Driver Trainer

Driver Trainer

We move people. We help them get to work, school, or play. From A to Z, and everything in between. By shuttle, bus, charter or valet, we find creative ways to move people, business, and communities forward. We partner with some of the world's leading companies to create personalized transportation systems and hospitality experiences. We go above and beyond to remove stress in all interactions and make things a little easier for all we serve.

As part of the Training, Safety and Compliance team, the Driver Trainer will assist in the training and on-boarding of CDL, NON CDL & ADA Drivers at TransWest. Responsibilities include leading safety initiatives and training new drivers, both in the classroom and behind the wheel. The Driver Trainer and Training team will partner with Operations to ensure client's training and safety needs are being met. The Driver Trainer must hold safety as a core value.

This position is a 6:00am-2:30pm shift.

Compensation:

• $31.00-$35.50/ Hour

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• 401k with matching
• Annual pay raises
• Holiday pay
• Paid Time Off with increasing amounts based on your years of service

Responsibilities:

• Arrange and document driver safety training with initial safety orientation, classroom concepts and implementation of safe driving. Ensure additional required safety training is current and complete. Plan, coordinate, and implement new training as required.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards and safe workplace practices. Assist with all vehicle related incidents involving TransWest equipment and TransWest employees. Assist in any needed retraining. Actively improve, promote, and monitor driver safety.
• Instruct trainees on providing excellent client service; greet clients professionally; offer assistance with boarding or de-boarding as appropriate, in accordance with operation policies.
• Maintain supplies such as schedules or other information for rider use; maintain knowledge of transportation operations; instruct trainees on providing information to riders about transportation options or how to access additional information.
• Perform road tests as needed
• Instruct trainees on how to complete DOT pre-trips, post trips and inspections as needed.
• Instruct trainees on fueling vehicles following company policies and State regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must have an acceptable MVR (Motor Vehicle Record)
• Must have at least three years of commercial or professional driving experience
• Experience as a supervisor or lead preferred
• Must have an understanding of DOT rules and guidelines
• Must pass a pre-employment DOT drug test
• Able to communicate proficiently in English
• CDL Class A or B with Passenger Endorsement
• Current/Active DOT Medical Card

Come join our close-knit team. We enjoy having summer BBQ's, holiday parties, games, contests and so much more at our bus yards and in the office.

At TransWest, we pride ourselves on building a diverse workforce and collaborative spaces where people of different lived experiences, backgrounds, abilities, and identities can thrive. Everyone on the team at TransWest emphasizes and practices our core values every day that are based on continued growth, reliability, safety, caring for our work, clients, and each other. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is an evolving area where we will continue to listen and learn from our team members, business partners, community partners, and thought leaders to optimize our impact.