Safety Trainer

Job Details

Open Date
: 12/01/2025

Requisition Number
: PRN
43706B

Job Title
:
Coordinator, Office Support

Working Title
:
Safety Trainer

Career Progression Track
: D

FLSA Code
:
Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code?:
No

Standard Hours per Week
: 40

Full Time or Part Time?:
Full Time

Shift
:
Day

Work Schedule Summary
:
Monday-Friday:
Hours Vary. Occasional Weekend.

VP Area
:
President

Department
: 00450 - Commuter Services - Operations

Location
:
Campus

City
:
Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment
:
External Posting

Pay Rate Range
: $27.00/h

Close Date
: 03/01/2026

The Safety Trainer develops and oversees training programs to ensure safe operation of Campus Shuttles. They are responsible for educating drivers on entry‑level driver training (ELDT), ADA compliance, defensive driving, and policies and procedures.

• ELDT – classroom training and behind‑the‑wheel training. Records new drivers’ hours and classroom materials.
• Instructor for 4‑hour defensive driving course for Commuter Services (Certification through Utah Safety Council).
• Investigates accidents and incidents to identify root cause and retrains drivers.
• Documenting and tracking accidents.
• Maintain accurate training records.
• Employee tracking via Excel document.
• Orientation records.
• ADA compliance – trains ADA policies and procedures including wheelchair lift and securement.
• Performs audits on drivers ensuring policies and procedures are followed.
• Oversees training and orientation of all new and current vehicle operators.
• Covering open routes as needed.

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalency (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education) in a related area, strong commitment to providing excellent customer service, effective communication skills, strong coordination and organizational skills, ability to work independently, analyze and make decisions to provide support to internal and external customers.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

• Must have 2 years CDL experience.

Benefited Staff

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service may elect to enroll before becoming eligible for retirement. Contact Human Resources at (801) 581‑7447 for information. Individuals previously retired and receiving monthly retention benefits are subject to URS’ post‑retirement rules. Contact URS at (801) 366‑7770 or (800) 695‑4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581‑7447 if you have questions regarding post‑retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request, and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an affirmative action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy‑related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106.

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