First things First: Who are we?

Twice the size of our next largest competitor, First Student is the leading school transportation solutions provider in North America. Every day, we complete 5 million student journeys, moving more passengers than all U.S. airlines combined. With a team of highly trained drivers and the industry’s strongest safety record, First Student delivers reliable, quality services including full-service transportation and management, special-needs transportation, route optimization, and scheduling, maintenance, and charter services for 1,100 school district contracts.

Our most successful Training Center Managers have a passion for leading, inspiring, and professionally developing others. The Training Manager manages the driver hiring and training program. The Training Center Manager trains drivers, driver instructors, and/or other location employees concerning driver hiring, safety, and regulatory compliance and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and company policy.

• 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, the employee may also have other safety program responsibilities (e.g., accident investigation, forms compliance, safety meetings, passenger management, analysis, and reporting)
• Interviews driver candidates and selects drivers, based on Contract Manager approval and/or supervises employees performing this function.

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years experience in the transportation and/or logistics industry, with experience in training and recruiting in these industries a plus!
• 5 years of training experience
• Comfortable with general business technology systems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Our most successful Training Center Managers are able to effectively and efficiently lead face-to-face training on our policies, procedures, and practices.

First for a Reason

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation and benefits (which vary based on role, location, and business), including physical and mental health initiatives, medical/dental/vision, 401(k), and paid holiday/vacation.

• First Student is a leader in the student transportation space. This role allows you to ensure that our Drivers and other location staff are equipped with the knowledge and skills to keep us there!

Professional Advancement

Start here. Go far. We believe in promoting from within which means tremendous opportunities for you, thanks to our strong presence across North America. In addition, our Manager in Development program prepares future leaders at First Student.

Extensive Training

Build skills and knowledge in such areas as safety and security, injury prevention, technology and equipment, and job efficiency.

Diversity & Inclusion

Because we’re stronger together, we aspire to have a culture where all people are First. We’re committed to providing an inclusive and diverse working environment for everyone every day.

Community Service & Impact

Go where opportunity meets community. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. As the face of First Student, you’ll have a positive impact on others.

Apply today and get your career on the road with First Student!

We aspire to have a culture where all people are First. We strive to attract and retain a diverse workforce therefore 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. For candidates applying to positions in San Francisco or Los Angeles California, First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance or Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance. First is an equal opportunity employer and by doing so we will sustain and promote an inclusive culture that supports future growth for all.