Safety Trainer

Safety Trainer

The Trainer role is tasked with preparing new and current employees with all relevant information and materials to perform the duties of their job. Mostly focused on drivers and driving assistants, the trainer will host training seminars, educational sessions, and repetitive training meetings to ensure all employees are up to date with best practices and current standards for the operations of their vehicles and completion of daily tasks.

Location: Olathe, KS | Partnering with Olathe Public Schools

Job Category: Transportation Training & Safety Compliance

The Mission

As our Safety Trainer, you are the backbone of our commitment to the Olathe community. Your goal is to empower our school bus drivers and monitors with the highest level of expertise. You will design, implement, and lead comprehensive training programs that ensure every student in the Olathe School District has a safe and positive journey to school.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Development: Create and refine safety training strategies, manuals, and instructional materials specifically for student transportation.

• Hands-On Instruction: Lead onboarding for new hires and conduct ongoing safety seminars to keep all drivers up to date on best practices and state standards.

• Needs Analysis: Conduct employee surveys and interviews to identify training gaps and develop schedules to address them.

• Data & Compliance: Maintain a detailed database of all training records, monitor enrollment schedules, and track program costs.

• Strategic Collaboration: Consult with leadership and Olathe School District partners to align training with current operational needs.

• Quality Control: Test and review all instructional technology and materials to ensure maximum effectiveness and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience: One (1) year of professional working experience (experience in training, safety, or education is a plus).

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

• Skills: Strong public speaking abilities and the capacity to simplify complex safety regulations for a diverse workforce.

• Dedication: A proactive mindset focused on student safety and operational excellence.

Beacon Mobility is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Beacon Mobility makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

DS Bus Lines is a family-oriented company that focuses on our core values of family, respect, service, and safety. We understand how important of a responsibility transporting children is and we take that role very seriously. We strive to create mutual respect and trust with school districts so that we can work together to provide the best possible service for students and parents.