Driver Manager – Heavy-Bulky Delivery, Onsite Lead (KC)

Maersk; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k + Company Match

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Schedules

Job summary

Maersk is seeking a Driver Manager in Kansas City, MO to lead onboarding, training, certification and day-to-day performance of our delivery teams on site. This is a hands-on role for someone who has worked in heavy-bulky or appliance delivery.

The role focuses on coaching drivers, maintaining certifications, and ensuring DOT hours of service compliance while keeping training records up to date. A competitive pay range and strong benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Has done the job with time on a delivery truck in heavy-bulky or appliance delivery.
• Experience onboarding, certifying or training commercial drivers.
• Working knowledge of DOT regulations and hours of service.
• Valid driver's license and ability to operate a box truck.
• DOT medical certification or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Own the onboarding of every new delivery associate at the site, from first day through release to solo route.
• Deliver behind-the-wheel certification on box truck equipment and confirm each associate meets the standard before running a route unsupervised.
• Train associates on appliance and heavy-bulky delivery execution, including in-home handling, product and property protection, assembly, and customer interaction.
• Train associates on the handheld and delivery application, confirming competency rather than attendance.
• Train and reinforce DOT rules and regulations, hours of service, and pre-trip and post-trip inspection.
• Own safety, damage prevention and claims prevention for the employee delivery teams at the site.
• Manage day-to-day performance of the delivery associates: coaching, ride-alongs, corrective action and retention.
• Maintain the training and certification record for every associate, so status is evidenced rather than remembered.
• Own tool, uniform, handheld and equipment readiness for the delivery teams.
• Partner with site leadership and recruiting on candidate evaluation, interviewing and pipeline for the delivery teams.

Skills

Delivery truck experience

Appliance delivery experience

Onboarding/training drivers

DOT regulations knowledge

Valid driver’s license

DOT medical certification

Background screening

Coaching adults

Strong communication

Internal candidates encouraged

Job description

Maersk is seeking a Driver Manager in Kansas City, MO to lead onboarding, training, certification and day-to-day performance of our delivery teams on site. This is a hands-on role for someone who has worked in heavy-bulky or appliance delivery.

The role focuses on coaching drivers, maintaining certifications, and ensuring DOT hours of service compliance while keeping training records up to date. A competitive pay range and strong benefits are offered.