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Job Title: CDL Trainer - Public Transit Bus F.L.S.A. Status: Full-time, Exempt level Reports to: Manager of Safety & Training Pay Rate: \$54,000-\$60,000 annual. Hours: Monday - Friday (8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) Occasional evenings/Saturdays required Position Summary: Under the direct leadership of the Manager of Safety & Training, this position serves as an integral part of the SATCo Training Team. With a primary focus on delivering on-going CDL Training, this position will provide full CDL training to newly hired SATCo/VATCo employees whose positions require a Commercial Drivers\'s License (specific to Passenger Vehicles/Public Transit Buses); lead classroom theory training, yard (maneuver) and road training; and all related training components which result in obtaining a CDL Class B with Passenger Endorsement and Airbrake; assist with meeting overall company-wide training needs and provide suitable training solutions for operations and maintenance department employees; implements effective methods to educate employees and enhance job performance and safety. This position coordinates all training activities with the Safety & Training Manager and other personnel. Qualifications and Experience: Must have a valid CDL Class A or B license with Passenger Endorsement and no Airbrake restriction; must have excellent overall driving record; at least 3 years of experience driving a commercial passenger vehicle (e.g. transit bus, school bus, motor coach, etc.); must possess a clean driving record and have no DUI in the past 10 years; must be physically able to operate motor vehicle; must be patient and a good leader and teacher to students; have strong verbal and written communication skills; demonstrate empathy in the classroom and yard with students; demonstrated experience with conducting classroom ELDT training, basic maneuvers, drilling pre-trip, ABT\'s, Road Test maneuvers, roadwork, mock testing for Road Test, and Road Test Sponsoring. Associate degree with a minimum of 3-5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Position requires demonstrated training experience, both in small groups in a classroom setting; must be able to employ multiple training/teaching methods; experience conducting needs assessments and developing and delivering training programs from beginning to end; excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills; must be comfortable making group presentations and be able to teach others effectively; demonstrated ability to deal with multiple constituencies at all organizational levels with high degree of professionalism; ability to understand state, federal and other related regulations; ability to read and interpret documents such as 12/23 3 of 5 safety rules, policy procedure manuals, and other instructions and incorporate into daily functions; ability to write routine reports and correspondences. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid Commercial Driver\'s License with Passenger and Airbrake Endorsements; Acceptable driving record; Must possess valid medical card and DPU card at all times. Preferred Qualifications: Driver Training Instructor License; Transit Ambassador Training Certification; Smith System Certification; Prior supervisory experience. SEE THE PVTA WEBSITE FOR COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION