L3 - Training Specialist

Overview

Our team has cultivated a culture of safety, professionalism and personal responsibility, with an expectation that all team members adhere to these standards of conduct. The Training Specialist works closely with trainees to assess their needs, set development goals, and provide hands‑on coaching in both soft and technical skills. They deliver individualized or group coaching sessions focused on skill‑building (communication, job readiness, safety standards, etc.),

facilitate classroom and in‑car training, track performance, give constructive feedback, and determine readiness for skills assessments. The role requires strong interpersonal skills, patience, and a commitment to promoting road safety and driver confidence.

• Maintain Transdev’s high standard of safety, inside and outside the vehicle.
• Demonstrate situational awareness, technology understanding, and adaptability to environmental changes.
• Act as a deputy for technology, communicating courteously with management, engineers, and the public.
• Operate with safety as the primary goal.
• Conduct classroom sessions and training presentations weekly for new hires and employees selected for upskilling programs.
• Provide training for new operators as part of the defensive driving and manual driving training and assessment program.
• Assist in creating and maintaining a training program and materials.
• Serve as a mentor, offering career or academic advice when applicable.
• Answer questions, address concerns, and provide resources for further learning.
• Safely orchestrate training for multiple trainees simultaneously, both inside and outside the vehicle.
• Standardize and maintain consistent training practices across the organization.
• Participate in weekly meetings with managers and peers for training improvement discussions and in daily shift meetings to discuss trainee performance.
• Welcome and onboard new hires with a positive, professional attitude.
• Practice a firm yet understanding teaching style to accommodate diverse learning styles.
• Respond quickly to changing and high‑pressure environments.
• Set the tone and example for less experienced employees.
• Participate in operational missions to maintain best practices and updates about autonomous vehicles.
• Comply with Transdev’s Autonomous Vehicle Division zero‑tolerance policy regarding alcohol or drugs, including randomized drug testing.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience driving on public roads. Additional driving experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED required; a four‑year college degree in a related field (industrial or applied sciences) preferred.
• Minimum of 3 months operating and testing autonomous vehicles required.

• Proficiency with a laptop computer and G‑Suite apps (Gmail, Hangouts, Drive, Sheets, Docs).
• Proficiency with using a touchscreen smartphone (Android preferred but not required).
• Attention to detail and the ability to describe thoughts quickly and concisely.
• Capability to respond promptly and simultaneously to multiple scenarios.
• Adaptability to new and developing technology.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to issue escalation.
• Flexibility in working shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, overnight, and traveling up to 30% of the time.
• Self‑motivation, good judgment, and the ability to work effectively in fast‑paced, high‑stress environments.

• Long periods of standing, walking, and sitting.
• Use of hands to finger, handle, feel, talk, or hear; climb stairs and/or ladders.
• Occasional reaching with hands and arms; climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 45 pounds.
• Requirement for close, distance, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
• Work performed outdoors in a vehicle for most of the day.

• Must be 21 years old.
• All employees must satisfactorily complete a pre‑employment drug screen and background check; safety‑sensitive positions subject to physical screening.
• Participation in a random drug‑screening program is…