JOB TITLE: Driver Instructor LOCATION: Hayward, CA DEPARTMENT: Operation REPORTS TO: Safety Manager ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Plan, organize, and implement extensive safety and development training for California Class A licensed drivers of combination vehicles in an LTL P&D environment. Conduct and oversee safety-oriented training programs, utilizing technology to uphold and enhance safety standards, improve safe driving techniques, and strengthen customer service skills among drivers. This role is essential in promoting a culture of safety, development, and morale, supporting the needs and growth of Class A licensed driver employees RESPONSIBILITIES · Responsible for assisting, supporting and coaching Drivers with on road safety behaviors and expectations. · Act as a mentor and role model for drivers, promoting a culture of safety and professionalism. · Leads and personally conducts the daily safe driving coaching events generated by telematics system. · Utilize training software and other technological tools to enhance training effectiveness. · Partner with HR to conduct interviews for new drivers while contributing a contributory role at ensuring the most safety conscientious driver team possible. · Designs, Implements, conducts and/or oversees elements of an authorized driver training program. · Assesses driver trainees' abilities to meet acceptable standards per both DOT and OSHA safety regulations by making recommendations and executing on Driver specific training needs. · Teach and Coach each step of a thorough Pre & Post trip inspections. · Performs probationary observations of drivers, including observation reports. · Remains abreast of local service center safety scorecards and scorecard performance and is responsible for its continuous improvements. · Performs regular planned, and un-planned, observations, "ride along" and assists drivers with concerns and makes suggestions for improvement through coaching. · Assists in implementing refresh retraining for drivers. · Takes primary lead on all service center pre-employment and annual refresh road tests ensuring a Driver's full ability to safely operate company vehicles in the public. · Be willing to substitute drive and perform as a P&D Driver, as needed. · May attend training sessions, meetings, and workshops as required for the betterment and development of Daylight Transport. · Investigate and analyze accidents or safety incidents involving drivers. · Communicate necessary information regularly to students and colleagues regarding student progress and student needs. · Manage student driver behavior in the classroom and while on the road by enforcing rules and procedures specific to Daylight and DOT. · Provides on-route 'lead by example' training with all Drivers where the Driver Trainer demonstrates all best practice safety activities and will, also, coach on customer service, sales and administrative tasks of a Daylight P&D Driver. · Periodically conduct safety observations in the workplace. EXPERIENCE: A high school diploma or GED required. Class A CDL and five years' experience driving tractor trailer; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job as listed above preferred. No preventable accidents or moving violations in the last three (3) years. Must have, or be able to obtain, an instructor's License administered by the California DMV. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Bilingual in Spanish a plus. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest rates, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and statistics. This includes a basic understanding of regression, forecasting, and general statistics. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to handle or feel. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Must possess mobility to work in both office and outside environment, that could include extreme hot and cold temperatures and to use standard office equipment, including a computer, and to attend meetings at various sites within and away from the office; strength to lift and carry materials weighing up to 20 pounds. Daylight Transport is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, and/or gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, military status, Vietnam Era and/or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law(s).
