As a Safety Trainer at Ace Express Coaches, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safety and proficiency of our Motorcoach Operators. You will plan, organize, and deliver comprehensive training programs, conduct classroom sessions, and provide behind-the-wheel training. Your primary goal is to ensure that all drivers are well-versed in safety protocols and possess the necessary skills to operate vehicles safely. You will also support drivers in obtaining and renewing licenses and permits, and regularly assess their driving abilities.
Essential Job Functions:
Training and Development:
- Plan, organize, and conduct various training activities for Motorcoach Operators in compliance with legal requirements.
- Provide classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel training to enhance safety awareness and driving skills.
- Conduct training sessions for both CDL and non-CDL drivers, ensuring they understand their roles and responsibilities.
- Deliver comprehensive training and Pre-trip and Post-trip inspections, emphasizing thoroughness and compliance.
- Educate drivers on customer service, driver etiquette, safe driving practices, and proper use of ELD systems (Samsara and TripShot)
Driver Evaluation and Skill Assessment:
- Continuously review and asses drivers' understanding of safety procedures.
- Conduct regular driving skill assessments.
- Administer pre-employment road tests for potential Motorcoach Operators
- Train drivers in the operation of ADA wheelchair lifts
- Provide remedial behind-the-wheel training for drivers identified with infractions or Drive-cam events
Additional Responsibilities:
- Be prepared to operate any service lines as required by operations.
- Assist with year-end reports and audit as needed
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification:
Education and Experience:
- Minimum 2 years of CDL experience (Class A or B)
- Minimum 1 year of experience operating a vehicle similar to those in our fleet.
Certificates, licenses, Registrations:
- Valid Class A or B state driver's license with a passenger endorsement and air brakes certification
Skills and Competencies:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to read, write, and speak English
- Proficiency in basic math operations
- Common sense understanding to carry out instructions in various formats
- Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy
- Ability to adapt to an ever-changing environment
- Team player with a positive, collaborative approach
Computer Skills
- Familiarity with Samsara ELD, smartphones/tablets, and map/routing application like Google Maps or Waze
Other Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of commercial driving experience in the past 5 years.
- Current medical card and clean MVR
- Must be at least 25 years of age
- Ability to pass background check and drug test
Job Type: Full-time
Compensation: $28 - $30 per/hour
Benefits:
- $2,000 Sign on Bonus for full-time employees.
- $750 Referral Bonus for employees.
- Paid Time Off (Start accruing immediately) - 2 weeks per/ year
- 8 Paid Holidays
- Health insurance
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- $25,000 Life Insurance Policy
- Employee Assistance Program
- Legal Assistance
- 401K retirement plan with dollar for dollar match up to 4% (Vested Immediately).
- Wellness Program
About Our Company:
ACE Express Coaches (ACE) is Colorado's premier passenger transportation company with one of the largest fleets in the state. ACE is part of CDOT public transit network, fully responsible for the operations of Bustang, Outrider, and Pegasus fleets. ACE, also, provides transportation services to United Airlines Pilots to the flight training center as well as a wide range of universities, high schools, and pro sports teams. ACE Express Coaches is part of All Aboard America! Holdings (AAAHI), the 4th largest motorcoach company in the US, with a network of independent brands from California to the Gulf Coast. Our humble roots have taught us that anything is possible if we collaborate, think strategically, challenge prevailing assumptions, make no excuses, never give in against the odds and embrace a strong work ethic with unwavering integrity, and an unabashed desire to be great.
At Ace Express Coaches, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual's race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. Similarly, Ace Express Coaches will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. We are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace equally and ensuring that everyone feels a sense of inclusion and belonging. We also aim to extend this commitment to the partners we work with and the communities we serve. We are constantly listening, learning, and evolving to improve on these principles. We are proud of our collaborative culture. Our diverse employee population enables us to connect with our customers and turn their feedback into meaningful action. Our culture attracts top talent with shared values and forms the foundation for a great place to work!
