Local Driver - Trainer
Description

Job Type: Full-time

Classification: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Distribution Manager

Summary/Objective

  • The Local Driver – Trainer will supervise work activities for all relief driver positions. Coordinate, plan and conduct Relief Driver training and evaluation programs. He/She will coordinate with the Transportation Manager for the movement of all trucks and services required. He/She will coordinate with local repair agencies, work with dispatch, and warehouse for all local requirements. This position reports to the Transportation Manager. 

Essential Functions

  • Train and assist new drivers in all expectations for a safe professional driver.
  • Train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel; schedule and assign work; recommend disciplinary actions and recommend removal of applicants from the training program, as appropriate. 
  • Coordinate, plan and implement training programs; conduct safe driving check weekly and provide training for areas of deficiencies. 
  • Be a positive voice of the Company's Vision and Mission and adhere to all procedures in support of them. 
  • Promote the Department's vision of Safety, Service and Efficiency.
  • Supervise the shuttling of all equipment to and from various agencies, company locations, and any other assigned locations.
  • Provide constant updates to the Department Director of all reoccurring maintenance issues.
  • At times, work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Communicate and Work as a Team Member.
  • Participate in some discussions about confidential/sensitive matters and understand these stay between those in the discussion.
  • Communicate with employees and customers through written, oral and face-to-face interactions.
  • Assist other team members in completion of work.  
  • Communicate with fellow employees to complete tasks and adhere to safety standards.
  • Occasionally fill in on over the road trips when required.
  • Other duties as assigned.

 

Requirements

Competencies

  • Ability to speak in front of groups and conduct presentations at all levels. 
  • Excellent planning and organizational skills.
  • Ability to maintain discretion with confidential information.

Supervisory Responsibility

Responsible for overseeing relief drivers through training matrices.

Work Environment

The worker is frequently subject to outside environmental conditions: Exposed to changing weather conditions. The worker is subject to noise. The worker can be subject to cold and wet conditions. 

Physical Demands

The worker will be required to have a range of motion as follows:  

  • Often requires walking or moving to accomplish tasks.  
  • Often requires standing for sustained periods of time.  
  • Occasionally requires stooping and reaching.    
  • Occasionally requires pushing using upper extremities to press against something with steady force.  
  • Occasionally requires pulling using upper extremities to exert force to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.  
  • Lifting is required on an occasional basis.
  • Repetitive Motions are required which involve substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.    

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

Full-time position work 5 days a week, week days and some weekends as required

Expected Hours of Work: Varies but mostly 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Travel:

Some travel required

Required Education and Experience:

  • Valid Class A driver's license with clean driving record. 
  • Proven safe driving record. 
  • Minimum 5-10 years driving experience.
  • Excellent customer relations experience required for internal and external customers. 
  • Strong background in training required. 
  • Demonstrated ability to supervise a group of employees in a positive manner, be part of a team environment and have a commitment to quality processes.
  • Results oriented and passionate about the company's business and product line-up.
  • Personal integrity, honesty and leadership by example.

Preferred Education and Experience:

  • Knowledge of computer programs such as Excel, Word and Power Point preferred.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

None.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.