Team Driver Trainers

Plug Power; Woodbine (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Plug Power is seeking dependable team drivers with a safety focus to haul compressed gas and liquid hydrogen to industrial gas customers. A valid Class A CDL with Tanker and Hazmat endorsements is required, plus 3 years CMV experience.

The role also covers hands-on Driver Trainer duties, coaching new hires on the route and offloading procedures. During training periods, you may operate solo with a trainee while maintaining compliance and professional conduct.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years CMV experience required.
• Valid Class A CDL with Tanker and Hazmat endorsements.
• Ability to operate a manual transmission.
• Prior driver training experience or 3+ years cryogenic/hydrogen delivery experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive with a paired team driver to transport and offload compressed gas and liquid hydrogen safely OTR.
• Operate vehicle safely with care for passengers and cargo.
• Complete required documentation such as bill of lading and delivery tickets.
• Undergo paid training on safe offloading including EHS, PPE, and FR procedures.
• Maintain vehicles in safe condition per DOT standards.
• Adhere to traffic laws for commercial vehicles.
• Prepare merchandise for shipment.
• Represent Plug Power professionally in all interactions.
• Split from partner to train new hires, working with trainees solo on routes.
• Witness trainee deliveries and complete compliance sign-offs.
• Provide real-time coaching on safe offloading procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team driving

Driver training

Safety awareness

Customer service

Good communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Team Driver - Driver Trainer

Status: Hourly

Shift: TBD

Position Summary

Plug Power is recruiting dependable team drivers with an eye on safety and customer service to haul compressed gas and liquid hydrogen to industrial gas and cryogenic customers. The ideal candidate must possess a valid Class A CDL with 3 years of verifiable CMV experience. Hazmat and tanker endorsements will be required as a condition of employment. Candidates must meet all Department of Transportation requirements. The model candidate would exhibit a proven track record of success, teamwork spirit and positive attitude. Must be willing to drive with a partnered team driver.

In addition to standard team driving duties, this role also serves as a Driver Trainer and subject matter expert. During training assignments, the Driver Trainer splits from their regular team partner to operate directly with a trainee in a solo driver configuration, providing hands‑on instruction and evaluation throughout the assigned route.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Drive with a paired team driver to transport and offload compressed gas and liquid hydrogen safely OTR
• Operate vehicle safely at all times with the highest regard to the care and well-being of any passengers
• Complete required documentation including bill of lading, customer delivery ticket, offload checklists, vehicle inspection reports, etc.
• Complete paid training on safe offloading including EHS, PPE, and FR procedures
• Ensure delivery vehicle(s) are maintained in safe working conditions and in compliance with all DOT standards
• Strictly adhere to all traffic laws and rules of the road applicable to commercial vehicles
• Prepare merchandise for shipment
• Represent Plug Power professionally at all times and with all interactions
• Split from standard team partner as needed to conduct new hire and periodic/recurrent driver training, operating directly with the trainee in a solo driver configuration
• Directly witness each trainee’s deliveries and complete the required compliance/witness sign-off form for every observed offload
• Provide real‑time coaching and instruction to trainees on safe offloading procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education and Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• A minimum of 3 years CMV experience required
• Valid Class A CDL with Tanker and Hazmat endorsements
• Ability to safely and effectively operate a manual transmission
• Prior experience in a driver training capacity, or a minimum of 3 years of cryogenic/hydrogen delivery experience, required
• Willingness and ability to travel as required to complete training assignments

Additional Requirements and Qualifications

• Have no preventable accidents in past 5 years and a clean Motor Vehicle Record
• Extensive knowledge of applicable truck driving rules and regulations
• Ability to periodically lift and move 50-75 lbs. (loading/unloading hoses)
• Must pass a background test, drug and alcohol screening and DOT physical.
• Submit to enrollment in random drug screening program
• Must have basic computer and email skills
• Possess effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Adaptability and foresight to handle unexpected situations (traffic, weather conditions, etc.)
• Possess the highest ethical standards and a supreme commitment to quality