Driver Trainer - Class A /Tanker experience required

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $28.00 -$30.00 / Hour

Rate of Pay : $28.00 -$30.00 / Hour

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB : Ensures drivers are in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and Company policy by performing training, conducting certification classes and testing of all drivers, fulfill all responsibilities of a driver when required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities.

Incumbent may not be required to perform all duties listed and / or may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

Trains, coach, assess and certify new and existing drivers on the proper use and operation of

applicable equipment, CDL and DOT regulations.

• Conducts ride-a-longs with new and existing drivers to develop / improve defensive driving skills.
• Conducts Smith System training.
• Document all aspects of training levels and topics for drivers to maintain compliance with federal,

state, local laws and regulations, and Company policies and standards.

Evaluate driver performance, pre-trip methods, procedures by riding with drivers, observing drills

and pre-trip procedures and analyzing driver behavior.

• Re-trains drivers, following any safety incident and / or negative observations.
• Helps correct unsafe acts / conditions as identified by incident analysis and or unannounced

observations.

• Performs road tests.
• Perform all duties of a driver including, completing vehicle safety inspections, maintaining vehicle

cleanliness, completing reports, reporting accidents.

• Safely operates commercial motor vehicle and associated equipment.
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Complies with all required statutory, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
• Completes appropriate paperwork and forms, including but not limited to manifest, shipping and

receiving documents.

• Secures load during transit, including blocking and bracing.
• Loads and unloads truck, which may include hazardous waste and / or materials.
• Communicates with customers, supervisors, and other employees effectively.
• Uses good judgment in making decisions, in emergency and routine situations.
• Maintain telephone or radio contact with supervisor.
• Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES : This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.).
• Class A CDL with Haz Mat & Tanker endorsements, TSA Clearance

2) years of Tanker experience with pumps, valves, fittings, pto’s, and capacities

1) year of Driver Trainer experience (classroom, ride a longs, defensive driving)

Flexible hours (covers training for all shifts)

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS : Class A Commercial driver license with HAZMAT and Tanker endorsements.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES : Must be able to absorb training in HAZMAT and Safety measures by law.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS AND ADDITIONAL TRAINING PROVIDED : Valid California Driver License, 40-hour HAZWOPER training with 8-hour annual refresher courses.

Chemical Segregation, DOT Hazardous Materials Training, Hazardous Waste Manifest, Hydrogen Sulfide Awareness, NAPTHRA, Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy, Earthquake Preparedness, Emergency Action, Emergency Response Guidebooks, Ergonomics, Fall Protection, Respiratory Protection, Fire Extinguisher, Fire Prevention, Forklift, Hazard Communication with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS), Heat Stress and Dehydration, Hours of Service, Injury and Illness Prevention, Lock-Out Tag-Out, Medical Emergencies, SDS, Personal Protective Equipment, Respiratory Protection, Security Awareness Training, Spill Contingency Plan, Storm Water Training, Drug and Alcohol Awareness, Violence in the Workplace, Sexual Harassment.

Some training may not be applicable to all employees in this position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear.

The employee is regularly required to climb inside / outside vehicle. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel.

The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and / or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 10 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to vibration.

The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud.

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.

AAP / EEO Statement

It is the policy of World Oil to provide equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. The Company does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition or genetic characteristic, physical or mental disability, family care or medical leave status, military status, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, veteran status, or any other status protected by state or federal law.