Field Driver Safety Leader & Training Specialist

Air Products; LaSalle (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (day one)

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation, holidays and sick time

Paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Life Insurance (AD&D)

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Air Products in the Midwest seeks a Driver Trainer Specialist to lead driver safety programs, provide hands-on training, and ensure compliance across terminals in IL and WI. The role emphasizes field presence and collaboration with operations to elevate safety performance.

You will conduct observations, onboarding, coaching, and investigations, travel to locations as needed, and mentor drivers and trainers while upholding DOT/FMCSA standards.

Qualifications

• Class A CDL with Hazmat and Tanker endorsements.
• Experience in driver/fleet safety, commercial transportation, terminal operations, driver training, logistics, or a related transportation-safety role.
• Working knowledge of commercial motor vehicle operations and safe-driving practices.
• Knowledge of applicable DOT and FMCSA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide field leadership and support for driver and fleet safety programs, policies, procedures, and initiatives.
• Conduct driver observations, evaluations, road tests, qualification activities, and other assessments designed to verify safe driving practices and operational competency.
• Support driver onboarding, new-hire training, qualification, and recurring training requirements.
• Coach drivers and trainers on safe driving behaviors, defensive driving techniques, safe work practices, and company expectations.
• Partner with terminal and regional leadership to identify driver safety risks and develop appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
• Participate in vehicle accident and incident investigations and support the development of effective root cause analyses and follow-up actions.
• Review driver safety information, telematics trends, observations, incidents, and other available safety indicators to identify recurring or emerging risks.
• Support compliance with applicable DOT, FMCSA, hazardous transportation materials, and company driver-safety requirements.

Skills

Field coaching

Driver safety

Training delivery

Safety leadership

Communication

Education

CDL A with Hazmat/Tanker endorsements

Job description

Air Products in the Midwest seeks a Driver Trainer Specialist to lead driver safety programs, provide hands-on training, and ensure compliance across terminals in IL and WI. The role emphasizes field presence and collaboration with operations to elevate safety performance.

You will conduct observations, onboarding, coaching, and investigations, travel to locations as needed, and mentor drivers and trainers while upholding DOT/FMCSA standards.