Driver Safety & Training Coach

Werner Construction Inc; Countryside Parks (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Werner Construction Inc is seeking a Driver Trainer & Safety Coordinator based in Hastings, NE, with occasional Omaha travel. You will train company drivers, coach safety practices, and monitor safety data from FleetWatcher and telematics systems to improve on-road performance and compliance.

You will collaborate with the Head of Equipment Maintenance, Safety Director, HR, and project managers to address driver performance, conduct ride-alongs, and implement modern driver safety programs across

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and delivering driver safety training.
• Ability to coach drivers and communicate safety expectations.
• Familiarity with fleet telematics and dash cam data.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-employment driving evaluations and road tests for company-driver applicants.
• Provide ongoing training to existing company drivers and new hires.
• Perform periodic ride-alongs to observe driving and identify coaching opportunities.
• Monitor driver safety data through FleetWatcher and telematics systems.
• Offer timely feedback based on observations and data, including safety concerns.
• Coordinate with lease truck contacts on safety issues and insurance readiness.
• Document training, safety incidents, and corrective actions.
• Support safety programs, telematics adoption, and dash cam implementation.
• Collaborate with maintenance, HR, project managers on performance issues.
• Assist vetting of lease drivers and field troubleshooting of basic truck issues.

Skills

Driver training

Safety coaching

Ride-alongs

Fleet telematics

Education

High school diploma (or equivalent)

Tools

FleetWatcher

Dash cam systems

Job description

Werner Construction Inc is seeking a Driver Trainer & Safety Coordinator based in Hastings, NE, with occasional Omaha travel. You will train company drivers, coach safety practices, and monitor safety data from FleetWatcher and telematics systems to improve on-road performance and compliance.

You will collaborate with the Head of Equipment Maintenance, Safety Director, HR, and project managers to address driver performance, conduct ride-alongs, and implement modern driver safety programs across