Driver Trainer

Sunstate Equipment Co.; Lakewood, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company truck, cell phone, and laptop

Annual Bonus

401K Matching

Benefits package

Free equipment rental

My Holiday benefit

Job summary

Sunstate Equipment Co. is seeking a Driver Trainer to lead development, training and evaluation of driving personnel to ensure safety, efficiency and excellent customer service. Typical schedule is Monday–Friday, 7AM–4PM, with travel to multiple Sunstate locations.

The role requires at least 5 years driving experience with a solid safety record, proficiency with DriveCam, and a valid CDL Class A. English fluency is required; Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years as a professional Sunstate Driver with a solid safety record.
• Proven coaching ability and commitment to Sunstate’s safety culture.
• Knowledge of CDL processes and Federal/State regulations.
• Fluent English; Spanish a plus.
• Willingness to travel to Sunstate locations for training and development.

Responsibilities

• Travel to Sunstate locations to evaluate and provide hands-on training.
• Develop and implement Driver development programs and coaching plans.
• Monitor driver performance and provide constructive feedback.
• Collaborate with local management to assess driving skills and set development goals.
• Maintain and update training materials and manuals.

Skills

Coaching

Safety culture

Communication

CDL knowledge

English fluency

Education

CDL Class A

Professional Driving Course

Tools

DriveCam

Job description

Tacoma
8909 S Tacoma Way
Lakewood, WA 98499, USA

Sunstate Equipment Co.: Where Safety and People are Core Values!

We take care of our People and it shows!

As a Driver Trainer the primary objective is to demonstrate leadership in the development, training and evaluation of key driving personnel to ensure overall safety and safe operation of our vehicles, efficiency and superior customer service.

Typical Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7AM-4PM, depending on business needs

Salary Range: $79,171.00 - $110,000.00
Location: Portland OR, Lakewood WA, Kent WA, Woodinville WA

Sunstate’s Advantages

• Company truck, cell phone, and laptop provided
• Annual Bonus
• 401K Matching
• Amazing Benefits package
• Rent ANY of our equipment forFREE
• Unique “My Holiday” benefit lets you celebrate any holiday without using personal time!

Position Requirements

• Minimum 5 years experience as a professional Sunstate Driver with a solid understanding and support of and adherence to Sunstate’s safety culture.
• Demonstrated positive safety record.
• Knowledge and experienced with DriveCam and the coaching process.
• Completion of professional Driving Course.
• Solid driving history, defensive driving techniques and strong safety record.
• Fully skilled/knowledgeable in the operation of a variety of vehicles preferred.
• Ground and air travel is required to a variety of Sunstate locations and/or educational seminars for development purposes.
• Energetic, enthusiastic and superior coaching and interpersonal skills, which include the ability to quickly and effectively connect and build rapport.
• Excellent presentation, verbal and written communication skills to deliver training effectively.
• Knowledgeable and proficient with CDL Driver related processes and procedures.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to multi-task, operate with high sense of urgency, grasp and apply new information and quickly understand and resolve problems.
• Ability to monitor and assess Driver/Customer interactions, quality of communication and provide feedback to improve performance.
• Fluent understanding of current traffic laws and safe driving practices, Federal DOT regulations and State and local rules and regulations.
• Maintain a professional presentation and appearance.
• Must be highly dependable and timely.
• Valid driver’s license, CDL.
• Fluency in the English language is required while the ability to speak a second language (preferably Spanish) is a plus.
• Physical exertion required, including, but not limited to, walking, standing, stooping, bending and lifting up to 90 pounds.

What you enjoy doing

• Travel to various Sunstate locations to evaluate and provide hands on training.
• Effectively recommend enhancements, support and implement the Driver development program.
• Maintain quality service by establishing and enforcing Sunstate’s standards and best practices.
• Promote a teamwork oriented environment to ensure exceptional customer service.
• Effectively collaborate with local management to assess driving skills, provide coaching to Drivers and set goals for continued performance improvement and ongoing development of skills.
• As needed, work at a designated branch location for an extended period of time (on a temporary duty basis) to provide additional support.
• Adhere to all Company policies, procedures, rules and regulations in written or verbal form.
• Performance assessment record keeping.
• Assist the local Management Team with on-site training, evaluations, mentoring and follow-up (as needed).
• Evaluate and maintain training manuals and materials.
• Facilitate and support safety training program rollout and enforcements.
• Communication and adherence to Federal DOT regulations and State and local rules and regulations.
• Develop and empower all employees to make sound business decisions.
• Assisting drivers in their career path to obtain different commercial driver license types.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Why Choose Us?

At Sunstate, every employee is valued, respected, and fairly compensated. More importantly, every employee has a voice that deserves to be heard. We are working hard to challenge the typical ways of business and develop an environment where our employees feel safe, comfortable, and look forward to coming to work. No matter which location you visit, you can’t help but feel the close‑knit work‑family environment.

We have strategically and organically grown our company from within, promoting from the ground up and providing employees with opportunities to explore their different passions within our own walls. This culture allows our people to develop valuable, marketable skills they can use throughout their career. Plus, with benefits like Baby Bonding, My Holiday vacation time, and discounts on everything from movie tickets to cell phone bills, we’re constantly evolving our resources to provide our people with tools to make their lives easier!

Be YOU at Sunstate

At Sunstate Equipment, we are actively fostering a workplace culture where individuals of all identities and life experiences feel genuinely valued, respected, and appreciated. As a proud equal‑opportunity employer, we wholeheartedly welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and cultures. We recognize and celebrate the unique perspectives they bring, with the understanding that they are the fuel for the innovative ideas that drive the evolution of our industry

Sunstate Equipment Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

A Drug Free Workplace and Participates in E-Verify

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Driver's License Class A

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