Field Driver Safety & Training Coach – Midwest

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.; Oakwood (WI); On-site; USD 81,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. in the Midwest is seeking a Driver Trainer Specialist to support driver and fleet safety across the Mid‑West Territory, primarily based in Lasalle, IL, with consideration for candidates in Oak Creek, WI.

The role will provide driver safety and training support across assigned terminals and operating locations within the territory. The Driver Trainer Specialist will lead field safety activities, conduct driver evaluations, onboarding, and ongoing training, and

Qualifications

• Experience in driver/fleet safety, commercial transportation, terminal operations, driver training, logistics, or a related transportation-safety role.
• Familiarity with hazardous materials transportation requirements is strongly preferred for an industrial‑gas transportation environment.

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.
• Promote consistent execution of driver qualification, evaluation, and training documentation across assigned locations.
• Support implementation and continuous improvement of driver safety training programs, including classroom, behind-the-wheel, and field-based training.
• Work with operations and driver trainers to identify training gaps and ensure appropriate follow-up.
• Communicate lessons learned from incidents, observations, and safety trends to drivers, trainers, operations, and leadership.
• Participate in safety meetings, driver meetings, training sessions, and other field-engagement activities.
• Support contractor driver safety activities where applicable and reinforce company safety expectations.
• Maintain accurate and timely records associated with driver safety, training, qualifications, evaluations, and assigned corrective actions.
• Build productive relationships with drivers and operations while demonstrating a consistent commitment to safety, compliance, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
• Travel to terminals and operating locations as required to provide hands‑on driver safety and training support.

Skills

CDL Hazmat/Tanker endorsements

Driver safety experience

DOT/FMCSA knowledge

Driver training

Hazmat materials knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Degree in safety, Transportation, Logistics, or related field preferred

Job description

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. in the Midwest is seeking a Driver Trainer Specialist to support driver and fleet safety across the Mid‑West Territory, primarily based in Lasalle, IL, with consideration for candidates in Oak Creek, WI.

The role will provide driver safety and training support across assigned terminals and operating locations within the territory. The Driver Trainer Specialist will lead field safety activities, conduct driver evaluations, onboarding, and ongoing training, and