Training Center Manager

First for a reason:

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: Training Center Manager

Location: N. Charleston, SC

Pay Rate:

• Pay Details: Dependent on experience and qualifications 

• Annual Salary: $60,000.00 – $65,000.00 per year

At First Student our Training Center Managers manage driver hiring and training programs. They train drivers, driver instructors and/or other location employees with respect to driver hiring, safety and regulatory compliance. They ensures compliance with federal, state and local regulations and company policy.

If you’re organized, dependable, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is a great opportunity to join a stable, industry-leading organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Interviews driver candidates and selects drivers, based on Contract Manager approval and/or supervises employees performing this function.
• Designs and/or delivers training to drivers. Training may include classroom or behind-the- wheel formats and/or supervising employees engaged in this function.
• While the focus of the position is on driver hiring and training, employee may also have other safety program responsibilities (e.g., accident investigation, forms compliance, safety meetings, passenger management, analysis and reporting).
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 2 to 3 years transportation, safety or related experience
• 1 to 3 years training experience
• Knowledge of federal and state rules and regulations regarding safety and environmental issues
• Computer literate with working knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and manage time effectively
• Good verbal, written and relational communication skills, with ability to appropriately interact with employees of all levels including drivers, customers, senior management, client representatives, union officials and general public
• Fluent in English
• Demonstrate regular and consistent attendance and punctuality
• Possess working vehicle to travel with in service area as needed

Why Join First Student?

• Competitive pay!
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Company-paid life insurance
• Stable employment with a well-established organization
• Opportunities for growth and internal advancement
• Employee discounts on cell phone plans, vehicles, electronics, and more through PerkSpot

Apply today to become part of a team that values safety, dependability, and professionalism.

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.