NRT Bus, Inc. Beacon Mobility provides our employees with unique opportunities to gain extensive exposure to various problems and empowers them to find solutions to impact our business. We are actively looking for a patient, enthusiastic Driver Trainer to join our New England Team. This role will provide training, education, continuous support, and development to our drivers. The Driver Trainer will have excellent people skills with the ability to champion the company supported Driver Training and Safety Programs to ensure regulatory compliance and safety performance standards are achieved and upheld. Core characteristics will include: Enthusiasm for Learning: Responsible for evaluating the needs and current practices and delivering comprehensive training sessions. Continuously practice and develop qualities that improve the understanding of learner and organizational needs. Incorporate adult learning principles including effective communication and motivation Strategic Approach & Execution: Ability to be goal-oriented and handle limitations without compromising on training quality. Partner with various roles within the organization such as department managers, operations, and human resources Safety Expertise: Foster safe driving practices, teach defensive driving techniques and help improve the driver’s skills. Conduct driver evaluations to identify areas for improvement and provide feedback to drivers on their performance Engagement: Encourage learners to ask questions, get involved in activities, and be active in their learning rather than passively consuming the material. Incorporate interactive and participatory elements into the training to keep learners engaged. Be flexible and result-oriented with the ability to communicate with trainees in an effective and non-intimidating manner Primary Responsibilities: Driver training– Executes entry level driver training programs for both CDL and 7D drivers and documents comprehension, competency, and program completion as required by company policy and regulations Driver development – Supports ongoing driver development through the delivery of DriveCam event coaching, safety refresher programs and driver evaluation programs Supports regulatory compliance – Delivers and documents all regulated training to drivers as required by Federal, State, Local or contractual requirements Interdepartmental support - Establishes and maintains effective business relationships by providing support to internal and external stakeholders when required Requirements: Two years of experience driving a class B vehicle with school bus endorsement Proven success providing training, direction, guidance, or coaching to drivers Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations and contractual requirements Strong organizational, communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills Ability to gain and maintain the trust, respect, and confidence of co-workers and supervisors Welcome recommendations, suggestions, and feedback Knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.) Ability to travel within the assigned Region, with a willingness to travel outside of the assigned region NRT Bus is a company that cares. Our positive attitude is reflected in our management style and in our employees’ attitude, starting with our staff, mechanics and office professionals. NRT Bus provides home-to-school bus transportation for students in areas throughout Eastern Massachusetts, Central Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire. Beacon Mobility is a family of transportation companies committed to serving the diverse needs of our customers. Experienced, compassionate, and dedicated, we take pride in our ability to create customized, mobility-based solutions that empower people to get where they need to go. Our purpose is simple – MOBILITY WITHOUT LIMITS: Transporting people to live, learn, and achieve. We are dedicated to providing those we serve with the opportunities, resources, and support to confidently move ahead. We support safe, compassionate, and inclusive environments that provide our communities with the mobility solutions they need to flourish and succeed. Backed by nearly 100 years of experience, Beacon Mobility operations can be found in 22 states, our 15,000 employees providing Paratransit, School Bus, Special Education, Non-Emergency Medical, and Alternative Student Transportation to special populations in more than 1,500 communities.