Autonomous Vehicle Trainer

Cognizant is a Large IT Consulting Firm that leverages modern technologies to improve a variety of business operations. As our team continues to grow, we are currently looking to hire additional Teams Leads. This role is On Site, and all candidates must reside in the United States.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Autonomous Vehicle Trainer responsible for conducting training for new drivers. The ideal candidate will have a clean DMV record of 3+ years with no citations and a strong adherence to compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. You should be able to take complete ownership of the training program while continually seeking ways to improve and increase its value.

Key Responsibilities:

Training & Development:

• Plan and deliver classroom/virtual training sessions, ensuring smooth and efficient logistics (training room, projector, etc.).
• Utilize facilitation skills to accommodate different learning styles with available content, presentations, and visual aids.
• Conduct sessions on established diagnostic guides and troubleshooting procedures for Pixel phones, gLinux laptops, and monitoring cameras.
• Manage the training program according to business needs, regulatory requirements, and Quality Management System.
• Evaluate drivers and employees through regular assessments during classroom/on-the-job training.
• Conduct practice and behind-the-wheel driving checks, certification/recertification, and coaching sessions.
• Govern and follow up with learners for the closure of learning plans on the LMS.
• Maintain classroom equipment through monthly requisition and inventory.
• Participate in client calls for process updates and conduct debrief sessions.
• Mentor new instructors on subject matter and course delivery techniques.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and work-related injuries to determine fault or preventability and loop back to training.
• Provide assistance and training to drivers and attendants on passenger management and safety-related issues.
• Perform driver checks to identify training opportunities and retrain as necessary.
• Actively participate in weekly meetings with site leads, operations leads, and other peers for training improvement discussions.

Training Administration & Reporting:

• Prepare daily/weekly training status reports with feedback for all participants.
• Manage daily attendance of drivers and address any issues.
• Maintain certification/assessment records of all training sessions.
• Measure pre-training and post-training scores for need-based training interventions.
• Hold regular meetings with the Site Coordinator, cross-site Instructors, and the Training Manager for inter-team coordination and communication.

Salary and Other Compensation:

Applications will be accepted until March 28th, 2025.

The hourly rate for this position is between $31.25 – $36.06 per hour, depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: The hourly rate, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship now or at any time in the future.

The Cognizant community:

We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

• Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
• We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
• We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
• We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.

About us:

Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com