Safety Trainer-Nassau County, NY

Overview:
The Safety Trainer performs classroom and behind the wheel training, to include but not limited to Operator Development Program, remedial training, new equipment familiarization training, and safety meeting.

Works directly with the Safety and Training Manager(s) with compliance, training documentation, and safety programs.
Responsibilities:
Ensures new student operators are thoroughly trained in the safe and efficient handling of vehicles and equipment to exceed customer standards.
Ensures that all trainees are trained on all routes.
Monitors the progress of trainees to ensure proper training.

Ensures all employee training records are in compliance with training policies.
Responsible for the direct supervision of students.
Ensures Operator Development Program (ODP) is followed and properly delivered to include updates when necessary.
Performs new equipment familiarization, refresher, and remediation training.
May assist with reviews of DriveCam/SmartDrive events, including counseling of operators.
Acts as a resource to provide employees with expert information on operation of equipment.
Assists with ride checks as needed.
Recommends safer methods, procedures, and preventative measures.
May be cross-trained to investigate accidents and incidents involving company property, equipment, and personnel.
Performs related work as required and other tasks as assigned
Some domestic travel may be required.
Qualifications:
High school Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and two years transit related experience and/or training.

College coursework preferred.
Valid Class B CDL, w/ passenger endorsement.

An excellent motor vehicle record must be maintained.
Strong communication skills are required, including written and verbal skills.

Bilingual communication skills are a plus.
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

Ability to write simple correspondence as well as reports.
Ability to effectively present information one-on-one and in small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Experience with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint is necessary.

Other basic computer skills are required including email and database software programs.
Thorough knowledge of the basic laws, ordinances, resolutions, and regulations governing transit operations.
Thorough knowledge of occupational hazards and safety/training procedures.
19A Certification or ability to attain 19A certification within one year of hire.
19A certified examiner preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS : The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by the employee to successful perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
70% of work is accomplished indoors and in air conditioned or well ventilated facilities.
30% of work is accomplished outside or in a vehicle.
Performs physical activities that require considerable use of the arms, repetitive hand-wrist motion, and legs and moving the whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of passengers and materials
While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions.

The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and vibrations
Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
Must submit to drug testing and a background check
For more information please visit our website at www.transdevna.com/careers
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.

They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.
Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants.

Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
EEO is the Law Poster: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/poster.cfm
Drug free workplace
If based in the United States, applicants must be eligible to work in US without restrictions for any employer at any time; be able to pass a drug screen and background check