Midwest Driver Safety & Training Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision from day one

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. is seeking a Driver Trainer Specialist to lead driver and fleet safety efforts across the Mid-West Territory, primarily based in LaSalle, IL with consideration for Oak Creek, WI. You will coach drivers, conduct evaluations, and support onboarding and training across terminals and locations.

The role emphasizes field leadership, risk identification, and collaboration with terminal leadership to uphold safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• CDL with Hazmat and Tanker endorsements required.
• Experience in driver/fleet safety or related transportation-safety roles.
• Knowledge of DOT/FMCSA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide field leadership for driver and fleet safety programs and initiatives.
• Conduct driver evaluations, road tests, and qualification activities to verify safe driving and competency.
• Support onboarding, new-hire training, qualification, and recurring training.
• Coach drivers and trainers on safe driving behaviors and company expectations.
• Identify safety risks with leadership and develop corrective actions.
• Assist in investigations and root cause analyses of incidents and safety trends.
• Maintain records for driver safety, training, qualifications, and corrective actions.
• Travel to terminals and operating locations to provide hands-on safety support.

Skills

CDL Hazmat/Tanker

Education

HS diploma

Associate/Bachelor preferred

Job description

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. is seeking a Driver Trainer Specialist to lead driver and fleet safety efforts across the Mid-West Territory, primarily based in LaSalle, IL with consideration for Oak Creek, WI. You will coach drivers, conduct evaluations, and support onboarding and training across terminals and locations.

The role emphasizes field leadership, risk identification, and collaboration with terminal leadership to uphold safety standards and regulatory requirements.