Senior Drive School and Vehicle Training Specialist
Date: Oct 16, 2026
Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA, US, 91739
Company: Southern California Edison
Join the Clean Energy Revolution
Become a Senior Drive School and Vehicle Training Specialist at Southern California Edison (SCE) and build a better tomorrow. In this job, you’ll build the future culture of SCE through training Edison’s drivers and Fleet Operation Employees, while helping shape the safety and skills foundation for Edison Drivers and Fleet Operation employees. You will be the subject matter expert for driver safety and Fleet training practices.
As a Senior Drive School and Vehicle Training Specialist, your work will help power our planet, reduce carbon emissions and create cleaner air for everyone. Are you ready to take on the challenge to help us build the future?
A day in the life - Get ready to think big, work smart and shine bright!
- Conducts training sessions in both classroom and field settings ensuring effective knowledge transfer in diverse environments
- Demonstrates the ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively as part of a team
- Serves as a subject matter expert on enhancements to work processes, curriculum, assessment materials, emerging technologies, and operational procedures
- Administers and proctor’s classroom examinations as well as field assessments to evaluate participant learning outcomes
- Promotes and maintains a safety-conscious work environment by consistently following company safety protocols and safe work practices
- Records classroom attendance utilizing Success Factors or designated tracking systems.
- Prepares classrooms, training yards, and instructional materials to support a variety of training modules, including CDL Training, TSD classes, Defensive Driving, off-road training, and multimedia presentations
- Reviews class participation, test scores, and assessment results with students to support ongoing learning and development
- Provides instructional and logistical support to fellow trainers and collaborates with other departments, such as TSD engineering, to integrate equipment updates into the training curriculum
- Builds and maintains positive working relationships with Field Supervision, Support Specialists, Substation Supervision, and team members in TSD, including regional managers, garage foremen, and Lead Technicians
- Performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.
Responsibilities
- Facilitates training such as new hire, new to role, refresher, just-in time performance-based training, continuous education and/or performance support, to students within T&D (such as electrical construction, maintenance and operations) in a classroom or field training environment
- Participates as a subject matter expert to develop and maintain training curriculum, materials, performance support tools and assessments using the Systematic Approach to
- Training (SAT), focusing on safety protocols, work processes, new technologies, and procedures
- Collaborates with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts to identify training needs, gaps, and opportunities for improvement in T&D Training delivery (such as safety and compliance, new technology and equipment, and grid operations)
- Serves as a subject matter expert to provide guidance and support to trainees focusing on safety protocols, work processes, new technologies, and procedures related to transmission, distribution, and substation operations
- Administers and proctors classroom training tests and field assessments, determining pass/fail criteria and partnering with stakeholders to provide feedback to students in T&D training technical skills programs (such as lineman apprenticeship, substation operations, etc.)
- Partners with front-line employees and stakeholders to resolve training issues and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including annual safety and compliance training
- Participates in the development and execution of the technical training roadmap, strategic planning, and operational excellence initiatives, incorporating the latest industry trends and best practices. Organizes and oversees hands-on demonstrations and lab exercises to reinforce learning objectives and provide practical experience with electrical equipment and tools
- Supports training delivery logistics and resources across multiple training locations, programs and systems on topics such as distribution construction and maintenance and electrical systems
- Partners with and supports front-line leaders with employee performance management activities. Serves as a mentor to help students navigate their education and career paths in their technical field
- Stays abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in T&D to incorporate relevant updates into training programs. Ensure compliance with safety regulations, industry standards, approved work methods and company policies in all training activities, maintaining a safe and conducive learning environment for all participants
- A material job duty of all positions within the Company is ensuring the protection of all its physical, financial and cybersecurity assets, and properly accessing and managing private customer data, proprietary information, confidential medical records, and other types of highly sensitive information and data with the highest standards of conduct and integrity.
Minimum Qualifications
- Five or more years of experience in electric utility line work, training and/or instructional design.
- Possess a valid Class C Driver's License.
Preferred Qualifications
- Class A Commercial License
- Three years of Commercial Driving Experience
- Knowledge of the DMV Pre-Trip and Air Brake Inspection Procedures
- Familiarity with off-road vehicles including UTVs and full-sized vehicles
- Bachelor’s degree
- Comprehensive knowledge of DOT, FMCSA, and CHP regulations related to heavy truck operations
- Experience in developing training curriculum and/or managing training program deployment
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and related software applications
- Proven ability to design, develop, and deliver technical and non-technical training courses for diverse skill levels and roles
- Demonstrated experience with the instructional design process
- Successful track record of collaborating with cross-functional teams
- Ability to establish pass/fail criteria and implement corrective action or coaching strategies as needed
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and continuous learning
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Additional Information
- This position’s work mode is on-site. The employee will report to an SCE facility or in the field location. Further details of this work mode will be discussed at the interview stage. The work mode can be changed based on business needs.
- Visit our Candidate Resource page to get meaningful information related to benefits, perks, resources, testing information, hiring process, and more!
- Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
- Relocation does not apply to this position.
- Position will require up to 25% traveling and being out in the field throughout the SCE service territory.
- This position is a Department of Transportation (DOT) covered classification and is subject to random drug and/or alcohol screening.
About Southern California Edison
The people at SCE don't just keep the lights on. Our mission is so much bigger. We’re fueling the kind of innovation that’s changing an entire industry, and quite possibly the planet. Join us and create a future with cleaner energy, while providing our customers with the safety and reliability they demand. At SCE, you’ll have a chance to grow personally and professionally, making a real impact in Southern California and around the world.
Southern California Edison is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
We are committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations at AskHR@sce.com or (626) 302-3456 and select option 2.
Nearest Major Market: Riverside
Nearest Secondary Market: Los Angeles
