DRIVER TRAINER

AFD Petroleum Ltd.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Orientation & training

Paid time off

Job summary

AFD Petroleum Ltd. is seeking a Driver Trainer to ensure our drivers load, handle, and deliver fuel safely across Alberta and nearby regions.

You will train new and experienced drivers on loading, pumping, and safe product handling, coordinating refinery test loads, and conducting pre-employment rides. Reporting to the HSE Field Supervisor, this full-time role requires travel to branch locations and customer sites, a valid Class 1 license, and the ability to work in a fast-paced field

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Valid Class 1 Driver’s License.
• Commercial driving experience.
• Working knowledge of fuel products, loading and delivery procedures, and TDG requirements.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Comfortable with email, tablets, and e-log books.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs. and work in physically demanding, all-weather field conditions.

Responsibilities

• Train new and existing drivers in fuel loading, unloading, and product handling, including liquid bulk equipment for fuels and lubricants.
• Coordinate and oversee refinery test loads for new hire drivers, focusing on loading rack procedures, refinery policies, and safe product handling.
• Train and evaluate drivers on pump operations, hose and nozzle handling, grounding and bonding, and spill prevention at customer tanks, AFD storage, and cardlocks.
• Teach drivers to verify the right product, tank, and compartment before every load and delivery.
• Make sure drivers follow AFD Safe Job Procedures (SJPs) and TDG requirements from loading through delivery.
• Conduct and document classroom and behind-the-wheel training, and re-train drivers as needed.
• Complete pre-employment check rides to help select new candidates.
• Perform annual and post-incident driver evaluations and recommend corrective action to the HSE Field Supervisor and Transportation Manager.
• Review FLHAs completed by drivers and identify corrective actions or alternative solutions.
• Keep customer site maps current and flag hazards drivers may encounter during delivery.
• Work with the Transportation team to line up training with dispatch and operational needs.
• Lead, coach, and motivate trainees throughout the training program.
• Share field observations with HSE to help improve fuel handling training and processes.
• Support recruiting by sharing industry and equipment knowledge, engaging candidates directly, and assisting at industry events.

Skills

Professional communication

Time management

Detail-oriented

Team coaching

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Class 1 License

Job description

Founded in 1989, AFD Petroleum is a leading independent supplier of fuel, lubricants, and storage solutions across Alberta, B.C., Yukon, and Alaska. With over three decades of experience, we’re committed to delivering reliable service, innovative solutions, and lasting value, centered on our people, our customers, and our communities.

Job Summary:

Our Driver Trainer makes sure every AFD driver loads, handles, and delivers fuel safely and the right way. Reporting to the HSE Field Supervisor and working hand in hand with our Transportation team, you’ll train new and existing drivers on fuel loading, product handling, pump operations, and delivery to customer tanks, AFD storage, and cardlocks. You’ll coordinate refinery test loads for new hires, run field orientation, complete pre-employment check rides, and carry out annual and post-incident evaluations. You’ll also support graduates coming through the Driver Readiness Program, take part in driver safety meetings, follow up on FLHAs, and join customer site inspections. If you know fuel and enjoy coaching other drivers to do it safely, this role puts that experience to work.

Your Schedule:

Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with some overtime and after-hours work as needed. Regular travel to AFD branch locations, customer sites, refineries, and delivery routes across the assigned region is a core part of this role.

Why AFD:

• Great health and insurance benefits – medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, AD&D – because we believe in taking care of yourself.
• Paid orientation & training.
• Personal/Sick Paid Days.

What you will do day-to-day:

• Train new and existing drivers in fuel loading, unloading, and product handling, including liquid bulk equipment for fuels and lubricants.
• Coordinate and oversee refinery test loads for new hire drivers, focusing on loading rack procedures, refinery policies, and safe product handling.
• Train and evaluate drivers on pump operations, hose and nozzle handling, grounding and bonding, and spill prevention at customer tanks, AFD storage, and cardlocks.
• Teach drivers to verify the right product, tank, and compartment before every load and delivery.
• Make sure drivers follow AFD Safe Job Procedures (SJPs) and TDG requirements from loading through delivery.
• Conduct and document classroom and behind-the-wheel training, and re-train drivers as needed.
• Complete pre-employment check rides to help select new candidates.
• Perform annual and post-incident driver evaluations and recommend corrective action to the HSE Field Supervisor and Transportation Manager.
• Review FLHAs completed by drivers and identify corrective actions or alternative solutions.
• Keep customer site maps current and flag hazards drivers may encounter during delivery.
• Work with the Transportation team to line up training with dispatch and operational needs.
• Lead, coach, and motivate trainees throughout the training program.
• Share field observations with HSE to help improve fuel handling training and processes.
• Support recruiting by sharing industry and equipment knowledge, engaging candidates directly, and assisting at industry events.

What you need to succeed: (Required education and experience)

• High School Diploma.
• Valid Class 1 Driver’s License.
• Commercial driving experience.
• Working knowledge of fuel products, loading and delivery procedures, and TDG requirements.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Comfortable with email, tablets, and e-log books.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs. and work in physically demanding, all-weather field conditions.

Extra skills and Knowledge

• Fuel experience or CFA is an asset.
• Refinery badges are an asset.
• Prior driver training experience is an asset.
• Familiarity with area roadways, delivery routes, and applicable provincial and federal transportation legislation.

As part of the interview process, all candidates will undergo a successful completion of pre-employment requirements, including a clean driving record check, criminal record check, and employment reference verification, and an offer will be contingent upon the successful pre-employment checks.

AFD Petroleum is an equal opportunity employer. We serve communities across Western and Northern Canada, and we believe our team is stronger when it reflects them. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities, racialized people, 2SLGBTQI+ people, and people of all backgrounds. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable human rights law. Accommodations are available at every stage of the hiring process. Please contact [e-mail].

At AFD, our corporate culture reflects our ongoing commitment to both our customers and our people. People are our greatest asset, and as such, we promote a safe and friendly workplace, encouraging open communication, teamwork, and personal growth. Our team is essential for our success now and in the future.

Thank you for your interest in AFD Petroleum. We review every application and will contact candidates selected for an interview.