Driver Safety and Training Specialist

Air Products; LaSalle (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (day one)

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation, holidays and sick time

Paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Life Insurance (AD&D)

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Air Products in the Midwest seeks a Driver Trainer Specialist to lead driver safety programs, provide hands-on training, and ensure compliance across terminals in IL and WI. The role emphasizes field presence and collaboration with operations to elevate safety performance.

You will conduct observations, onboarding, coaching, and investigations, travel to locations as needed, and mentor drivers and trainers while upholding DOT/FMCSA standards.

Qualifications

• Class A 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.

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.

Skills

Field coaching

Driver safety

Training delivery

Safety leadership

Communication

Education

CDL A with Hazmat/Tanker endorsements

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 supporting the Mid-West Territory. This position will be primarily based in Lasalle, IL, with consideration for candidates in Oak Creek, WI. 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 FM