Driver Trainer

Airgas; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Airgas is hiring a Driver Trainer based in the Atlanta area to support and partner with an assigned territory across GA, AL, TN. The role requires CDL with hazmat endorsements or ability to obtain within 60 days, DOT knowledge, and a passion for safety culture.

You will train drivers, conduct road safety audits, and coordinate reporting from a home office while traveling up to two weeks per month. The position offers comprehensive benefits, a 401(k) with company match, tuition assistance, and

Qualifications

• Experience with CDL driving and safety training.
• Familiarity with DOT rules and compliance.
• Proven ability to train drivers and improve safety outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Road Safety partner and contributor to advance safety goals.
• Ensure Road Safety Program standards are implemented across operations.
• Invite drivers to participate in Road Safety audits and learn from results.
• Collaborate with drivers to communicate audit trends and events.
• Curate Road Safety insights on bulletin boards and reports for the community.

Skills

Gmail

Google Sheets

Google Docs

CDL Driving

DOT Rules

Safety culture

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Tenstreet

Excel

Job description

Job Description

R10099374 Driver Trainer (Open)

Location

Atlanta, GA (Cham) - Retail shopTucker, GA

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative.

At Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity.

Airgas is Hiring for a Driver Trainer preferably based in or near Atlanta, Ga!

We are looking for you !

• Willingness to travel and stay overnight at hotels to support and partner with assigned territory
• Comprehensive Family Benefits: Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• Support for Parents: We offer up to 14-week paid child birth benefits to support growing families.
• Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
• Early Access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment

We are seeking a dedicated professional who is digitally proficient in tools like Gmail, Google, and Excel to support our reporting and Tenstreet operations. In this role, you will find a space for long‑term growth and a deep commitment to team success. This position offers a unique rhythm, allowing you to be in the field up to two weeks out of the month, where our Driver Trainers focus on empowering others as they advance toward their Class A and B driving experience. We are looking for someone passionate about fostering a safety culture through positive energy and a supportive approach to training and compliance. Your week will typically involve traveling to connect with our various locations in Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee. Other days are dedicated to nurturing driver skills and building alignment on safety standards. You will have the opportunity to focus on administrative projects and coordination from your home office. Ideally, you bring an approachable style for supporting drivers, a commitment to maintaining DOT alignment, and a natural ability for collaborating with colleagues to help them reach their full potential.

• Serve as a Road Safety partner and contributor, striving to help our logistics sites and team members advance toward safety goals together.
• Help ensure that all Road Safety Program standards are implemented and sustained throughout our operations.
• Invite and welcome drivers to participate in Road Safety audits, focusing on creating a supportive environment for those new to the process.
• Collaborate with drivers to communicate and learn from the results of Road Safety events, alerts, and audit trends.
• Curate and promote Road Safety insights on designated bulletin boards and reports to keep our community informed and connected.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Class A or B CDL with HAZMAT (or able to obtain within 60 days from hire date) & Airbrake endorsements
• Maintain appropriate driver’s license, medical card & endorsements
• No more than two (2) traffic convictions: OR two (2) at‑fault accident in the last 3 years; or no more than a combination of one (1) traffic conviction and one (1) at‑fault accident in the last 3 years
• No driving while under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance within the last seven (7) years
• Strong knowledge of DOT rules and regulations
• Must be able to work in a drug‑free environment
• Be able to regularly lift 75lbs and move more than 125lbs with the aid of material handling equipment
• Must have 1 year of CDL driving experience in the last 5 years or be able able to provide proof of a certificate of completion from trucking school completed in the last 12 months.
• Google Suits knowledge using Google Sheets and Google Docs
• Must have reliable personal vehicle to travel to assigned locations

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5+ years experience in safety & compliance
• 2 years of CDL experience
• 1 year of experience using Tenstreet

Benefits

We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, short‑term and long‑term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre‑tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full‑time employees. Additionally, we offer our eligible employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children. Associates who are members of collective bargaining units should review their bargaining agreement to determine whether they are eligible for some or all of the benefits described here and to see any special terms or conditions for eligibility.

Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE

At Airgas, we are committed to building a workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

About Airgas

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions. Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients. Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently. In turn, you’ll find a welcoming workplace where you’re valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career — whatever path you choose.

Equal Employment Opportunity Information

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Airgas, an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at [e-mail].