What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driver Safety Trainer position at Kimble?
The Driver Safety Trainer position is responsible for the training and development of CDL and non-CDL licensed drivers on operations of all CMV's (Commercial Motor Vehicle). The trainer will have the ability to instill a safe driving culture through inside and outside classroom experiences.
About us:
Kimble Company is locally owned and operated by the Kimble Family, with over 70 years of experience in the energy, materials, recycling, and solid waste industries. We are a dedicated team of seasoned professionals who care about our clients, the environment, safety, our families, and our co-workers. At Kimble we strive for perfection in everything that we do.
Minimum Qualifications and Skills:
- High School diploma or GED.
- Class A or B Commercial Driver License with Medical Card.
- Previous experience in the recycling and waste industry preferred.
- Experience in facilitating and developing CDL training programs.
- Ability to conduct Pre- and Post-Trip procedures for various commercial vehicles.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills to be able to communicate effectively and professionally within and outside the company.
- A working knowledge of the Department of Transportation (DOT) and OSHA rules and regulations.
- Ability to demonstrate Lock-out/Tag-out procedures.
- Computer skills: working knowledge of Office 365 and its applications.
- Valid DL.
- Ability to travel from one location to another.
- Knowledge and understanding of the mechanical functions of a commercial vehicle.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Leads classroom, yard, and road programs for both Class A and B CDL holders in several types of waste and refuse hauling vehicles.
- Instructs how to prepare DMR forms for any maintenance needs on fleet vehicles and how to communicate those needs to the maintenance department.
- Develops and implements various maneuverability courses on and off site for trainees.
- Monitors trainee progress and identifies additional training needs.
- Performs evaluations of new and current drivers through checklists and observations, while documenting progress and creating action plans for driver improvement.
- Conducts route observations with drivers to further coach and develop driver skills.
- Travels to various company sites to facilitate training and development of all drivers.
- Trains and implements all aspects of Company Policy outlined in handbook with trainees.
- Develops training and remedial driving programs.
- Ability to adapt to changing situations.
- Maintains up-to-date training documents and procedures.
- Must be able to plan, implement, and report changes of processes efficiently within each location.
- Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisors to maintain and facilitate daily operations.
Benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan with match
- Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Health care and dependent care spending accounts (FSA)
- Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Employee Discount Program
