Regional Driver Trainer & Safety Leader

Airgas, Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & AD&D

Disability Insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Holidays

Vacation & Sick time

Parental leave

Job summary

Airgas is hiring an Area Driver Trainer to lead driver onboarding, safety coaching, and regional curriculum governance across multiple locations. The role emphasizes certifying drivers, mentoring local trainers, and aligning with safety leaders on incident investigations.

You will implement standardized training, enforce core safety protocols, and drive process improvements for driver readiness and compliance in a high-demand logistics environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed with Class A CDL and Hazmat endorsement.
• DOT Medical Card required and LPG trainer endorsement (KS/AR/MO).
• Experience in CMV management and risk management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Regional Training & Governance: oversee onboarding for 75–100 drivers and audit documents.
• Direct rollout of Driver Training Curriculum and Safety Manual, recruit and evaluate local Trainers.
• Coach safety standards (Smith System, GOAL, backing protocols) and conduct hands-on evaluations.
• Oversee driver certification processes and provide retraining to close skill gaps.
• Collaborate on DOT incident investigations and roadside inspection prep.

Skills

CDL Class A

Hazmat endorsement

DOT Medical Card

LPG trainer endorsement

SDS reading

Influence without authority

Education

Bachelor's in Occupational Health & Safety

2+ years CMV management

3+ years risk management

Tools

SDS reading

Job description

Airgas is hiring an Area Driver Trainer to lead driver onboarding, safety coaching, and regional curriculum governance across multiple locations. The role emphasizes certifying drivers, mentoring local trainers, and aligning with safety leaders on incident investigations.

You will implement standardized training, enforce core safety protocols, and drive process improvements for driver readiness and compliance in a high-demand logistics environment.