Driver Training Manager
MV TransportationOverview:
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Responsibilities:
MV Transportation is seeking an experienced Driver Training Manager who will manage the driver hiring and training program. The Driver Training Manager will provide classroom instruction to new hire candidates and
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incumbent employees in defensive driving, passenger assistance, documentation, route planning/mapping, service area familiarization, emergency procedures and all aspects of a vehicle operator position; ensures compliance with federal, state and local regulations and company policy.
Job Responsibilities:
Recruitment and Hiring
• Maintain training and personnel files
• Establish and maintain application flow log
• Schedule and perform applicant interviews
• Administer pre-employment drug and background checks
• Ensure all required paperwork and documentation is complete and sent to corporate office
Training of Operators
• Perform classroom instruction which meets or exceeds MV requirements
• Perform skills course training as necessary
• Create, implement, and maintain effective cadetting and training schedules
• Schedule cadet training with the Operations Manager with behind the wheel trainers
• Perform observation and cadet training behind the wheel as necessary
• Maintain all training records
• Continuing training as needed to ensure the success of new operators
• Develop, administer, monitor, and continuously improve the CONTRACTOR’s Vehicle Operator training program, including new hire training, classroom instruction, behind-the-wheel training, refresher training, remedial training, inservice training, and oversight of training provided by subcontractors.
• Ensure Vehicle Operators are trained and evaluated to perform their assigned duties safely, effectively, and in accordance with this Agreement and client's established objectives, standards, and performance requirements.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of the ADA, applicable FTA requirements, the operation of vehicles and associated passenger accessibility and safety equipment, and all client policies, procedures, and operating requirements applicable to Vehicle Operator training.
• Review subcontractor training programs, materials, and instructional content to ensure consistency with the requirements of this Agreement, applicable laws and regulations, and client policies, procedures, and operating requirements.
• Monitor and verify compliance with all training requirements established under this Agreement and applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including required training completion, documentation, recordkeeping, and ongoing qualification of CONTRACTOR and subcontractor personnel.
• Develop, maintain, and update training materials and instructional programs to reflect changes in regulations, policies, operating procedures, technology, and service requirements.
• Monitor training effectiveness and recommend improvements to enhance safety, rider support, regulatory compliance, and operational performance.
• Coordinate with CONTRACTOR management, subcontractors, and client staff to ensure consistent implementation of training requirements throughout the services provided under this Agreement.
• Attend meetings, presentations, and other events as requested by client.
• Be available during normal business hours and remain reachable outside normal business hours for emergencies through client-approved communication methods.
Qualifications:
Talent Requirements:
• A minimum of five (5) years of ADA complementary paratransit Vehicle Operator experience or equivalent experience in the training and supervision of transit vehicle operators.
• A valid State of California Department of Education School Bus Driver Instructor Certificate, Transportation Safety Institute (TSI) Transit Trainer Certificate, or equivalent professional training or certification acceptable t