Driver Training Specialist — Flexible Hours & Great Benefits

Austin Powder; Beachwood (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Powder Company is seeking a Driver Training Specialist to join the Operations team at our headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio. This individual will work closely with corporate management in overseeing daily operations of our new Austin Powder Driver Academy located in Cleveland, Ohio.

The Driver Training Specialist will play a key role in ensuring that Austin Powder CDL drivers are trained to operate with safety as their number one priority.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED; college degree preferred.
• 5+ years' experience training CDL truck drivers.
• Experience with DOT regulations is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop policies and procedures for the Driver Academy and related content.
• Train and evaluate drivers on company policies, DOT regulations and best practices.
• Conduct hazardous materials and special permit training per 49 CFR 172.704.
• Lead classroom training using Defensive Driver Training module.
• Oversee driver training in simulator and evaluate on-road performance via ride-alongs.
• Coordinate travel/logistics for candidates and manage onboarding processes.
• Maintain training records and stay aligned with corporate goals.

Skills

Flexible

Collaborative and Creative

Organization of Work

Communication Skills

Education

HS Diploma or GED (college degree preferred)

5+ years' experience training CDL truck drivers

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams

Job description

Austin Powder Company is seeking a Driver Training Specialist to join the Operations team at our headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio. This individual will work closely with corporate management in overseeing daily operations of our new Austin Powder Driver Academy located in Cleveland, Ohio.

The Driver Training Specialist will play a key role in ensuring that Austin Powder CDL drivers are trained to operate with safety as their number one priority.