DRIVER IMPROVEMENT COORDINATOR I (SR-19) [1 vacancy]

City and County of Honolulu; Hawaii; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Comprehensive health coverage

Retirement plan

Career development

Job summary

The City and County of Honolulu is hiring a Driver Improvement Coordinator I at the Manana Corporation Yard. This role develops, coordinates, and implements a fleet safety program, and oversees CDL training, drug testing, and driver compliance for city fleets.

Responsibilities include leading CDL training, managing qualification records, conducting accident investigations, and recommending safety improvements.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to graduation from high school.
• Three years of experience in driver training or related activities, or similar investigational work.

Responsibilities

• Lead the CDL training and certification program for all drivers, including classroom, road testing, and license upgrades (Class A & B).
• Manage the CDL compliance system, including driver qualification files, training records, and reporting to meet federal, state, and City requirements.
• Administer alcohol and drug testing programs for CDL drivers, including follow-ups and confidential recordkeeping.
• Investigate vehicle accidents, prepare findings, and recommend corrective actions as a member of the Accident Review Committee.

Skills

Fleet safety knowledge

Driver training

Accident investigation

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

From training room to roadway — we keep BWS drivers ready

The Honolulu Board of Water Supply,

is hiring a Driver Improvement Coordinator I at the Manana Corporation Yard.

This position develops, coordinates, and implements a departmental fleet safety program encompassing fleet safety activities, evaluations of driver conduct and qualifications, driver improvement training and education, accident investigation, commercial driver’s license (CDL) drug testing and assist in establishing pertinent policies and procedures.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Driver Training & Certification

• Lead the CDL training and certification program for all BWS drivers, including classroom, road testing, and license upgrades (Class A & B).

Driver Compliance & Records

• Manage the CDL compliance system, including driver qualification files, training records, and reporting to meet federal, state, and City requirements.

Substance Testing & Safety Programs

• Administer alcohol and drug testing programs for CDL drivers, including follow-ups, coordination with medical review officers, and confidential recordkeeping.

Accident Investigation & Fleet Safety

• Investigate vehicle accidents, prepares findings, and recommend corrective actions as a member of the Accident Review Committee.

Actual salary will be commensurate with applicable experience, pending approval.

Enjoy excellent employment benefits

• generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays)
• comprehensive health coverage
• retirement plan
• career development
• and much more

View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the “Benefits” tab at the top of this posting or visiting https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/.

At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT

Equivalent to graduation from high school. Responsible work experience that demonstrated the ability to perform the essential functions of the job may be substituted for education.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT

Three (3) years of experience in driver training and/or accident prevention activities, or other related activities involving instructing, advising on, or evaluating motor vehicle operator performance, including or supplemented by some investigational experience.

Applicable Skills Needed

• Understanding of and experience in interpreting and applying traffic laws, CDL rules, and safety regulations governing heavy trucks and commercial motor vehicles
• Ability to safely operate and evaluate cars, trucks, and equipment while identifying driving risks and unsafe practices
• Ability to recognize how vehicle systems work and detect mechanical or operational defects that affect safety
• Ability to plan, conduct, and evaluate driver training and safety improvement programs for individuals and groups
• Ability to properly investigate vehicle accidents, determine causes, document findings, and recommend corrective actions

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT

The below licenses, certificates and endorsements are required at time of application and must be maintained on a current basis thereafter:

1. Valid Hawaii State commercial driver's license (CDL) Class A.
2. Current State Department of Transportation (DOT) medical examination certificate.
3. CDL endorsement "N".

Verification Requirement

You must submit a copy of your CDL driver's license (front and back) and State DOT medical examination certificate. Please attach an electronic copy of your CDL license (front and back) and DOT medical examination certification to your application, or mail a photocopy to: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813.

If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for current vacancy and future job openings with this job title. Screening will be based on the education, experience, and other job-related information provided in your application. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower rating. All information provided on an application is subject to verification. As applicable, false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu.