Regional Driver Trainer & Safety Leader (70% Travel)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Airgas is hiring an Area Driver Trainer to lead driver safety, onboarding quality, and field readiness across the region. You will guide governance, mentor local trainers, conduct final certifications, and partner with safety leaders on investigations.

Expect to manage 75–100 drivers, oversee curriculum rollout, and ensure standardized, high-quality instruction across multiple states. Travel about 70% is required.

Qualifications

• Licensure includes Class A CDL with hazmat, valid DOT Medical Card, LPG trainer endorsement.
• Education or equivalent experience in Occupational Health & Safety; CMV management experience.
• Strong knowledge of FMCSR and DOT CSA; able to train without direct authority.

Responsibilities

• Oversee regional driver training governance and onboarding for 75–100 drivers.
• Direct curriculum rollout and trainer onboarding/assessment for consistency.
• Enforce safety standards and conduct hands-on evaluations of operational skills.
• Lead final driver certifications and retraining to improve retention.

Skills

Safety training

Coaching

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Occupational Health & Safety

CMV management experience

Tools

FMCSR (49 CFR)

DOT CSA scoring

SDS reading

Job description

Airgas is hiring an Area Driver Trainer to lead driver safety, onboarding quality, and field readiness across the region. You will guide governance, mentor local trainers, conduct final certifications, and partner with safety leaders on investigations.

Expect to manage 75–100 drivers, oversee curriculum rollout, and ensure standardized, high-quality instruction across multiple states. Travel about 70% is required.