In-House Driver Trainer & Safety Programs Lead

Dot Transportation, Inc. (DTI); University Park (IL); On-site; USD 64,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses for successful performance

Medical, dental, 401k, profit-sharing

Job summary

Dot Transportation, Inc. (DTI) is seeking an In-House Driver Trainer to develop and deliver driver training programs across locations.

You will prepare curriculum, conduct sessions, and support the Driver Training Program under the Director of Transportation. Responsibilities include assigning trainees, conducting recurrent and FHWA Hours of Service training, maintaining materials, coordinating road evaluations, safety and compliance training, and supporting recruiting and safety initiatives

Qualifications

• Class A CDL with hazardous endorsement or willingness to obtain within 6 months.
• A safe driving record.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Professional training, teaching or instructing experience.

Responsibilities

• Assign new drivers to driver trainers and monitor the progress of new drivers in coordination with local Transportation management.
• Conduct recurrent accident training & FHWA Hours of Service training.
• Maintain driver training curriculum and develop course materials and evaluation testing.
• Assist with pre-hire road trip evaluations.
• Coordinate/conduct all OSHA required driver power equipment training and certifications for compliance.
• Assists with job fairs, recruiting programs, and safety awareness in the community.
• Apply lean thinking and tools to identify and eliminate waste in all areas of the position.

Skills

CDL with hazardous endorsement

Safe driving record

Independent work

Verbal and written communication

Planning and organization

Job description

Dot Transportation, Inc. (DTI) is seeking an In-House Driver Trainer to develop and deliver driver training programs across locations.

You will prepare curriculum, conduct sessions, and support the Driver Training Program under the Director of Transportation. Responsibilities include assigning trainees, conducting recurrent and FHWA Hours of Service training, maintaining materials, coordinating road evaluations, safety and compliance training, and supporting recruiting and safety initiatives