Driver Safety and Training Specialist

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Life Insurance (AD&D)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. is seeking a Driver Trainer Specialist based primarily in Creighton, PA, with consideration for Cleveland, OH. You will lead driver and fleet safety efforts, conduct on-site training, and partner with terminal leadership to enhance safety performance.

The role requires strong field presence, coaching skills, and experience with driver evaluations, incidents, and regulatory compliance. Travel is substantial to support multiple locations within the territory.

Qualifications

• CDL Class A with Hazmat and Tanker endorsements required.
• Experience in driver/fleet safety, training, and incident investigations preferred.
• Knowledge of DOT/FMCSA requirements and safe-driving practices.
• Field safety leadership and coaching abilities.
• Strong communication and collaboration with terminal leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide field leadership and support for driver and fleet safety programs, policies, and initiatives.
• Conduct driver observations, evaluations, road tests, qualification activities, and other assessments.
• Support driver onboarding, new-hire training, qualification, and recurring training.
• Coach drivers and trainers on safe driving behaviors and company expectations.
• Identify driver safety risks with leadership and implement corrective actions.
• Participate in investigations and root-cause analyses for incidents.
• Review safety data to identify recurring risks and improve programs.
• Ensure compliance with DOT, FMCSA, and hazardous materials requirements.
• Maintain records for driver safety, training, and qualifications.
• Travel to terminals and locations to provide hands-on safety support.

Skills

CDL Class A Hazmat Tanker endorsements

Driver safety

DOT/FMCSA knowledge

Training and coaching

Incident investigations

Field safety leadership

Communication & teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in safety/Transportation/Logistics or related field preferred

Job description

At Air Products, we reimagine what's possible. By tapping into the motivation of our people and our collective experience, we create the ideas and innovations that drive us forward. When we come together - where every voice is heard and everyone knows they belong and matter - we create solutions that launch people into space, support lifesaving care in hospitals, and enable the construction of groundbreaking, world scale production facilities.

Reimagine What's Possible

Air Products is a thriving Fortune 500 global company that is growing and looking for hardworking, driven professionals to join our team! With over 20,000 employees and operations in over 50 countries, Air Products is committed to its Higher Purpose of bringing people together to collaborate and innovate solutions to the world's most significant energy and environmental sustainability challenges.

We invite you to join our SHEQ team as a Driver Trainer Specialist. This position will be primarily based in Creighton, PA with consideration for candidates in Cleveland, OH. The role will provide driver safety and training support across assigned terminals and operating locations within the territory.

The Driver Trainer Specialist provides leadership and technical support for driver and fleet safety activities. This position partners closely with terminal leadership, operations, drivers, trainers, and regional stakeholders to strengthen safe driving performance, maintain regulatory and company requirements, and promote consistent application of driver safety and training standards.

The role requires a strong field presence and an ability to combine practical transportation experience with coaching, training, incident investigation, and data-driven identification of risk. The successful candidate will be a visible safety leader who builds relationships with drivers and operations while maintaining clear expectations and accountability.

Check Out Some of Our Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance available day one of employment
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with immediate vesting of company match and core contributions
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent daycare expenses
• Life Insurance (AD&D) and Supplemental AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job Responsibilities

• Provide field leadership and support for driver and fleet safety programs, policies, procedures, and initiatives.
• Conduct driver observations, evaluations, road tests, qualification activities, and other assessments designed to verify safe driving practices and operational competency.
• Support driver onboarding, new-hire training, qualification, and recurring training requirements.
• Coach drivers and trainers on safe driving behaviors, defensive driving techniques, safe work practices, and company expectations.
• Partner with terminal and regional leadership to identify driver safety risks and develop appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
• Participate in vehicle accident and incident investigations and support the development of effective root cause analyses and follow-up actions.
• Review driver safety information, telematics trends, observations, incidents, and other available safety indicators to identify recurring or emerging risks.
• Support compliance with applicable DOT, FMCSA, hazardous transportation materials, and company driver-safety requirements.
• Promote consistent execution of driver qualification, evaluation, and training documentation across assigned locations.
• Support implementation and continuous improvement of driver safety training programs, including classroom, behind-the-wheel, and field-based training.
• Work with operations and driver trainers to identify training gaps and ensure appropriate follow-up.
• Communicate lessons learned from incidents, observations, and safety trends to drivers, trainers, operations, and leadership.
• Participate in safety meetings, driver meetings, training sessions, and other field-engagement activities.
• Support contractor driver safety activities where applicable and reinforce company safety expectations.
• Maintain accurate and timely records associated with driver safety, training, qualifications, evaluations, and assigned corrective actions.
• Build productive relationships with drivers and operations while demonstrating a consistent commitment to safety, compliance, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
• Travel to terminals and operating locations as required to provide hands-on driver safety and training support.

Qualifications

• Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Hazmat and Tanker endorsements.
• Experience in driver/fleet safety, commercial transportation, terminal operations, driver training, logistics, or a related transportation-safety role.
• Working knowledge of commercial motor vehicle operations and safe-driving practices.
• Knowledge of applicable DOT and FMCSA requirements.
• Experience working with or supporting professional commercial drivers.
• Experience conducting driver evaluations, observations, training, coaching, or qualification activities preferred.
• Experience supporting accident/incident investigations and root cause analysis preferred.
• Familiarity with hazardous materials transportation requirements is strongly preferred for an industrial-gas transportation environment.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate or bachelor's degree in safety, Transportation, Logistics, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Relevant commercial transportation, driver-training, or safety credentials may be considered valuable depending on the candidate's experience.

Travel / Work Environment

• Regular field presence at terminals and operating locations is expected.
• Travel within the assigned region will be required.
• Approximately 60% to 75% travel is expected, including overnight stays, to support terminals and operating locations throughout the US as business needs require.
• The position may require occasional schedule flexibility to support driver operations, training, investigations, or other safety-critical activities.

Air Products proudly values the skills, dedication, and leadership that veterans bring to the table. As a veteran-friendly organization, we actively encourage and welcome veterans to apply for various roles within our company. We recognize the unique strengths and experiences that veterans contribute, and we foster a workplace that honors your service while providing a platform for professional growth.

Founded in 1940, Air Products is a world-leading industrial gases company and has a proud history of innovation, operational excellence, with an unwavering commitment to safety and environmental stewardship. Working together, we are taking our passion and diverse backgrounds forward to reimagine what's possible and generate a cleaner future for our customers, our communities, and the world.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.).You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status.

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