Safety Trainer

Durham School Services is a prominent provider of transportation solutions committed to ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, customer service, and employee relations within the student transportation sector. As a part of Summit School Services, a company with over 250 local customer service centers and regional operations across North America, Durham School Services operates with a clear focus on delivering safe and reliable transportation services for students. The corporate headquarters located in Warrenville, Illinois, support the administrative and operational needs critical to the organization's mission.

The role of Safety and Training Specialist at Durham School Services is pivotal in maintaining the company’s commitment to transportation safety and compliance. This position is responsible for conducting, documenting, and facilitating a variety of safety and training programs designed to enhance driver performance and ensure adherence to regulations. This includes behind-the-wheel training, driver recruitment assistance, safety meetings participation, and semi-annual driver evaluations. The specialist plays a proactive role in monitoring driver records for violations, coordinating with supervisors on licensing and certification expirations, and overseeing investigative and administrative safety tasks.

Given the company's zero-tolerance policy on conduct that conflicts with its values, including harassment and discrimination, this role demands a professional with high ethical standards and personal integrity. The Safety and Training Specialist also coordinates the implementation and administration of safety awareness initiatives, highlighting the organization's dedication to safeguarding children and passengers. The position not only supports daily operational safety functions but also acts as an agent of continual safety improvement across multiple locations.

Durham School Services offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage, holiday pay, and paid time off accrual. Employees can also participate in a retirement savings plan, reinforcing the company’s commitment to the well-being and future of its workforce. With an emphasis on diversity and equal opportunity, Durham School Services fosters an inclusive environment that values the contributions of all employees and makes employment decisions based solely on business needs and individual qualifications.

This role offers a rewarding opportunity to work in a dynamic setting where safety is paramount and professional growth is encouraged. It requires a professional with commercial driving experience, a thorough knowledge of state and company transportation laws, and strong interpersonal and communication skills. By joining Durham School Services, the Safety and Training Specialist will contribute to a respected transportation leader recognized for its dedication to community safety, employee development, and exceptional service standards.