Driver Training & Safety Coach

Werner Construction, Inc.; Hastings, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Werner Construction, Inc. in Hastings, Nebraska, is seeking a Driver Trainer & Safety Coordinator to train, coach, and support our company drivers while monitoring lease drivers for safety through FleetWatcher and telematics.

Based at the Hastings shop with potential Omaha travel, you will conduct pre-employment driving evaluations, provide ongoing training, observe ride-alongs, document incidents, and help implement modern safety programs across Werner's driving team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-employment driving evaluations and road tests for company-driver applicants, and train all newly hired company drivers, including classroom-style instruction, safety expectations, ride-alongs, and hands-on coaching.
• Provide ongoing training to existing company drivers so training continues beyond the first week on the job.
• Conduct periodic ride-alongs with company drivers to observe driving habits, reinforce expectations, and identify coaching opportunities.
• Monitor driver safety data for company drivers and lease drivers through FleetWatcher, fleet telematics, and future dash cam systems.
• Give timely feedback to company drivers based on ride-alongs, telematics, dash cam events, safety concerns, or field observations.
• Help identify and communicate lease-driver safety concerns to the appropriate Werner leaders or lease truck contacts.
• Document driver training, coaching conversations, safety incidents, and corrective actions.
• Help Werner Construction implement and improve modern driver safety programs, including telematics and potential dash cam systems.
• Partner with the Head of Equipment Maintenance, Safety Director, HR, superintendents, and project managers to address driver performance or safety concerns.
• Support the vetting process for new lease drivers when needed, including helping confirm insurance, required documentation, and basic driver readiness.
• Help drivers troubleshoot basic truck issues in the field, such as air pressure concerns, warning lights, and other common questions, and coordinate with maintenance when additional support is needed.
• Take immediate corrective action when necessary, up to and including suspension, when unsafe behavior by a company driver creates risk for the driver, the public, the company, or others.
• Support a safety-first culture across Werner's driving team and lease truck network.

Job description

Werner Construction, Inc. in Hastings, Nebraska, is seeking a Driver Trainer & Safety Coordinator to train, coach, and support our company drivers while monitoring lease drivers for safety through FleetWatcher and telematics.

Based at the Hastings shop with potential Omaha travel, you will conduct pre-employment driving evaluations, provide ongoing training, observe ride-alongs, document incidents, and help implement modern safety programs across Werner's driving team.