Driver Safety Coach & Training Lead

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.; East Deer Township (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance day one

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Life Insurance

EAP

Job summary

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. is seeking a Driver Trainer Specialist to lead driver safety efforts across our terminal network. The role emphasizes coaching, field presence, and data-driven risk identification to uphold safety standards.

Based primarily in Creighton, PA with consideration for Cleveland, OH, the position requires 60%–75% travel to support multiple sites, deliver training, and drive continuous improvement in driver safety practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate or bachelor’s in safety, transportation, logistics or business preferred.
• Hazmat and Tanker endorsements for CDL are required.
• Experience with driver safety, training and evaluations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide field leadership and support for driver safety programs and initiatives.
• Conduct driver observations, road tests, evaluations, and qualification activities.
• Support onboarding, training, and recurring qualification of drivers.
• Coach drivers and trainers on safe driving behaviors and company expectations.
• Identify safety risks with leadership and implement preventive actions.
• Lead incident investigations and contribute to root cause analyses.
• Review safety data to identify trends and emerging risks.
• Ensure compliance with DOT/FMCSA and hazardous materials requirements.
• Maintain driver safety records and training documentation.
• Travel to terminals and locations to provide hands-on safety support.

Skills

CDL hazmat & tanker

Driver safety experience

DOT/FMCSA knowledge

Training/coaching

Education

High school diploma

Associate or Bachelor's in Safety/Transportation/Logistics/Business

Job description

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. is seeking a Driver Trainer Specialist to lead driver safety efforts across our terminal network. The role emphasizes coaching, field presence, and data-driven risk identification to uphold safety standards.

Based primarily in Creighton, PA with consideration for Cleveland, OH, the position requires 60%–75% travel to support multiple sites, deliver training, and drive continuous improvement in driver safety practices.