Market Area CDL Driver Trainer & Safety Coach

Casella-Waste-Systems,-Inc.-1; Scarborough (ME); On-site; USD 75,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life & Disability Insurance

Maternity & Parental Leave

Flexible Spending Accounts

401K

Boot & Clothing Allowance

Wellness Incentive

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. in Scarborough, ME seeks a Market Area Trainer to educate drivers in the safe operation of company vehicles through classroom and behind-the-wheel training, prepare for specific lines of business, and promote a strong safety culture.

You will use Smith System 5 Keys, mentor DDTs, support onboarding, conduct route observations, maintain records, and report metrics via Power BI while coordinating with Operations and Safety leadership.

Qualifications

• Smith System 5 Keys Driver Trainer Certification – Truck & Large Vehicle (refresher every two years)
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-B)
• CDL-A tractor trailer license not required, but eligible as part of professional development
• Working knowledge of all applicable lines of business, including Front Load, Roll Off, Side Load, Rear Load, Container Delivery

Responsibilities

• Delivers Smith System 5 Keys training through classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction; conducts initial and refresher training, evaluates driver readiness for release, performs route observations, and provides retraining following incidents in coordination with Safety and Operations.
• Trains, road-tests, and coaches Designated Driver Trainers (DDTs), including supporting consistent use of Casella-specific materials and adapting training approaches to different experience levels.
• Supports new drivers throughout onboarding by delivering classroom and on-road training, evaluating performance during the 4–6 week program, and participating in manager release decisions.
• Supports active drivers through refresher training, cross-training and skill certification across lines of business, and route observations that reinforce safe driving behaviors.
• Provides targeted retraining, route observations, and performance coaching for repeat drivers following incidents.
• Maintains Smith System certification compliance, integrates market risk trends and seasonal hazards into training, communicates incident trends with Safety Managers, and uses market performance metrics and Power BI reporting to inform instruction.
• Leads structured behind-the-wheel training sessions (observation, demonstration, coaching, and feedback drives), coordinates schedules with Operations, conducts training in company vehicles or ride-alongs, and maintains approved training routes and documentation.
• Maintains strong collaboration with Operations and Safety leadership by participating in meetings, Market Route Observations, trainer development, and responding to incident notifications requiring retraining.
• Serves as a mentor and coach to DDTs, new drivers, and current employees, reinforcing safe driving habits through guidance, feedback, and accountability.
• Maintains accurate training records, tracks participation across driver groups, and provides regular reporting and updates to management.
• Participates in training and other learning opportunities to expand knowledge of the organization’s products, sales, and services, and performs other applicable duties necessary to help drive the organizations vision and to fulfill its mission, in line with its core values.
• Ensures compliance with all organization, state and federal policies, regulations, and laws regarding employment and employee safety.

Skills

Coaching

Instructional delivery

Communication

Safety training

Mentorship

Education

Smith System 5 Keys Driver Trainer Certification

CDL-B

CDL-A eligible

Tools

Power BI

Training materials

Job description

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. in Scarborough, ME seeks a Market Area Trainer to educate drivers in the safe operation of company vehicles through classroom and behind-the-wheel training, prepare for specific lines of business, and promote a strong safety culture.

You will use Smith System 5 Keys, mentor DDTs, support onboarding, conduct route observations, maintain records, and report metrics via Power BI while coordinating with Operations and Safety leadership.