Safety Instructor

Job Summary:

MV Transportation is seeking a highly skilled Safety Instructor to provide classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel training to new hire candidates and incumbent employees in defensive driving, passenger assistance, documentation, route planning/mapping, service area familiarization, emergency procedures, and all aspects of a vehicle operator position.

Responsibilities:

Assist in initial screening of new hire candidates to ensure that client and corporate qualifications are met and that training efforts meet the staffing needs of the project.
Provide classroom instruction according to corporate and client specifications in all aspects of public transit commercial vehicle operation, including defensive driving, service area familiarization, passenger loading, unloading, and securement, proper manifest documentation, use of on-board equipment, accident and emergency procedures, dispatch and radio communications, and passenger sensitivity.
Provide monthly and/or annual ongoing/refresher training in topics relevant to the service and service area and in a timely manner.
Assist the safety and training department in identifying additional or refresher training needs based on current trends within the employee base.
Ensure a fully equipped complement of vehicle operators to provide service according to the contract guidelines.
Document all training activities and ensure accurate completion of all training-related employee records.
Establish relationships with key client agency personnel to identify additional training needs, resources, and opportunities.
Provide feedback and follow-up for operator performance reviews and identify individual training needs where necessary.
Assist the safety and training department in incident and collision investigations.
Assist in maintaining an adequate and complete employee filing system and participate in audits and inspections.

Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent
Previous passenger transportation in the current project or similar environment required
Previous commercial driving training experience required
Excellent safety and service record
Certified by the Department of Transportation (DOT) in "Instructor Course in Bus Operator Training" to teach classroom instruction and sign DMV documents
Certification is preferred, but not required
Possession of a valid California Class B commercial Driver's license with passenger endorsement, Verification of Transit Training (VTT) certificate, current Department of Transportation (DOT) medical card, and the ability to successfully obtain a Camp Pendleton Base Pass
If the candidate does not have a current Class B CDL, then the ability to obtain a Class B CDL within 6 months of hire
Knowledge of local training program and local operations
Familiarization with service area
Knowledge of project-specific vehicles, components, and data/communications systems
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to read, write, and speak English
Ability to communicate effectively and work with all departments
Ability to work independently and objectively

Starting pay rate:
$22.40/hour

MV Transportation is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.

The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Where permissible under applicable state and local law, applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test and background check after receiving a conditional offer of employment.

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