Driver Trainer & Onboarding Coach (Travel)

Carvana; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

401K with company match

Opportunities to expand your skill set

Promotions from within, startup vibe

Job summary

Carvana in Texas is seeking a Driver Trainer and Coach to oversee onboarding of Vehicle Transporters, ensuring proficient adherence to Carvana policies, safe driving practices, and effective vehicle loading. The role combines classroom and hands‑on instruction to prepare new hires for performance and growth.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about teaching, with CDL driving experience and strong communication skills, and willing to travel up to 50% to support operations across locations.

Qualifications

• CDL Class A license is required with a clean driving record.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is desirable.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English.
• Smith Systems training preferred or willing to be certified.
• Must be 21+ years old.
• Minimum 2 years of CDL driving experience is preferred.
• Must maintain a DOT Medical card.

Responsibilities

• Provide a world class onboarding experience to new Vehicle Transporters at Carvana.
• Lead a 2-week training period on maneuvering, loading, and operating car trailers and other logistics equipment.
• Teach new hires how to safely load vehicles onto a 9 car hauler, avoiding vehicle damage.
• Conduct classroom training as well as hands-on sessions.
• Coach, mentor, and provide feedback to new hires.
• Use a skills matrix and evaluation checklists for assessments.
• Collaborate with Logistics Managers to ensure smooth transition to on-the-job training.
• Support with other projects as needed.
• Travel is required up to 50% of the time.

Skills

English proficiency

Multitasking

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CDL Class A license

Clean driving record

Smith Systems training or willingness

Tools

Microsoft Word

Spreadsheets

Logistics software

Job description

Carvana in Texas is seeking a Driver Trainer and Coach to oversee onboarding of Vehicle Transporters, ensuring proficient adherence to Carvana policies, safe driving practices, and effective vehicle loading. The role combines classroom and hands‑on instruction to prepare new hires for performance and growth.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about teaching, with CDL driving experience and strong communication skills, and willing to travel up to 50% to support operations across locations.