Manual Driving Instructor

Overview

Manual Driving Instructors are responsible for safely training new vehicle operators, scaling the essential skills to become effective autonomous drivers. Instructors develop a unique set of skills to accommodate different learning styles and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure a consistent training program across the organization. Professional, clear, concise feedback for trainees is expected. Safety is the #1 responsibility.

$33.00 - $38.00 per hour

• Vacation:
  Minimum of 1 week
• Sick Days: 5 days
• Holidays: 6 days
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short‑term Disability
• Voluntary Long‑term Disability

• Serve as a full‑time manual driving instructor during new hire class cycles, including one full day of track instruction and four additional days of classroom and driving responsibilities.
• Maintain Transdev’s high standard of safety, inside and outside of the vehicle.
• Demonstrate advanced situational awareness and adaptability to changing environments.
• Conduct classroom sessions and training presentations for new operators.
• Set up, break down, care for, and manage all course material and equipment.
• Coordinate new training sessions weekly with training leadership and onsite staff.
• Incorporate the latest autonomous vehicle systems into training and maintain consistency across the organization.
• Safely orchestrate training for multiple trainees simultaneously, both inside a vehicle and on a closed course.
• Participate in meetings for training improvement and discuss trainee feedback.
• Flag major driver safety concerns to local safety and training managers.
• Work occasional overtime and travel to offsite training locations as needed.
• Adapt to different learning styles and respond quickly to high‑pressure environments.
• Set a professional example for less experienced Operations Drivers.
• Perform any other duties as required.

• Minimum age 21 years.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Previous defensive driving instructor experience (e.g., driving school, DMV road testing, high‑performance driving) preferred.
• Minimum 6 months operating and testing autonomous vehicles.
• Proven safe driving habits and clean safety record.

• Proficiency with laptop and GSuite applications (Gmail, Chat, Drive, Sheets, Docs).
• Proficiency with touchscreen smartphones (Android preferred).
• Typing speed of at least 40 adjusted words per minute.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to describe thoughts concisely.
• Capability to respond quickly to multiple scenarios simultaneously.
• Effective verbal and written cross‑functional communication and issue escalation.
• Availability to work specific shifts, including early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends.
• Self‑motivation and sound judgment in fast‑paced, high‑stress environments.
• Leadership skills for supervising large groups and leading classroom sessions.
• Travel up to 10% of the time.

• Long periods of standing, walking, and sitting.
• Use hands for manipulation and communication; climb stairs and ladders.
• Occasional reaching, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Pew spin lifting or moving up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Full use of vision—distance, peripheral, and depth perception.
• Predominantly outdoors in a vehicle.

• Minimum age 21 years.
• Successful completion of a pre‑employment drug screen and background check.
• Safety‑sensitive positions require a physical screening.
• Drug‑free workplace; may require participation in a random drug screening program.
• Right to perform ongoing background checks; criminal history considered within legal limits.
• Maintain an acceptable driving record suitable for driving duties, monitored regularly.
• Ability to qualify for an Autonomous Vehicle Tester (AVT) license where required.
• Eligible to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship (for US applicants).

Accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Transdev complies with federal and state disability laws.

Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, or other legally protected status.

Transdev maintains a drug‑free workplace. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship and successfully pass a pre‑employment drug screen.

For reasonable accommodations related to the application or interview process, contact HR.T