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Driver Trainer

WIN Waste Innovations
Stamford, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 3/7/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/6/2025

WIN Waste Innovations is looking for a Driver Trainer. This person will spend at least 80% of the time educating, training, and orienting new Drivers and current employees on procedures for proper inspection, defensive driving and safe operation of vehicles for collection, transport, and disposal of solid waste.

Responsibilities :

The following responsibilities are general duties that a particular employee in this position may or may not be required to perform. The actual duties required of this position will vary.

  • Educates, trains, and orients new Drivers on procedures for proper inspection and safe operation of vehicles for collection, transport, and disposal of solid waste.
  • Provides defensive driving and safety training to new and current employees.
  • Evaluates driving skills of driver candidates by conducting road tests.
  • Increases the level of Driver proficiency through training and effective communication.
  • Performs Driver evaluation and re-evaluation as they pertain to certifications by the Department of Transportation and / or state.
  • Ensures training records are maintained and administers appropriate tests to determine Drivers' proficiency in company procedures and defensive driving.
  • Investigates vehicle and personal injury accidents to improve training and correct work practices. Provides retraining for drivers following preventable accidents.
  • Develops or selects teaching aids such as training handbooks, demonstration models, multimedia visual aids, computer tutorials, and reference works.
  • Follows all safety policies and procedures.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
  • Maintain positive work environment by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, vendors, co-workers and management.

Physical Requirements :

The following physical activities or abilities are commonly, but not always, associated with the performance of this position. The actual requirements of this position will vary.

  • Climb into and out of truck repeatedly throughout the workday.
  • Experience, Education, Certification :

    Required :

  • Equivalent of (1) high school diploma or G.E.D certification and five years commercial truck driving experience, including standard transmission (if applicable); OR (2) 9 years commercial truck driving experience, including standard transmission (if applicable)
  • Minimum two years' experience in refuse truck operations.
  • Valid Class A or B CDL with air brakes endorsement.
  • As verified by a current MVR / driver abstract, must meet all qualifications as defined under DOT regulation 49 CFR 51
  • Must meet WIN Waste Innovations Driver MVR Qualification Standards.
  • Representative Machines, Tools, Equipment and Software :

    The following machines, tools, equipment and / or software are commonly, but not always, associated with the performance of this position. Actual machines, tools, equipment and / or software used will vary.

  • All types of waste collection trucks and associated equipment.
  • Office equipment including, but not limited to, computer, phone, fax machine, copier and
  • Microsoft Office including Word and Excel.
  • Environmental Working Conditions :

    The following environmental / atmospheric working conditions are commonly, but not always, associated with the performance of this position. The actual working conditions will vary.

  • Exposure to extreme weather conditions.
  • Exposure to residential and commercial solid waste.
  • What You'll Enjoy :

  • Industry leading benefits
  • Multiple and flexible medical plans
  • Outstanding PTO program
  • Floating Holidays
  • Strong 401k program and company match
  • Tuition reimbursement plan
  • College loan reimbursement
  • College scholarship program for dependents
  • Parental Leave Program
  • Inclusive culture
  • Employee engagement events
  • Employee resource groups
  • WIN Waste Innovations is a waste management company committed to delivering essential waste management solutions to customers and communities supported by our team of 2,300 employees. We believe in preserving our environment for future generations while providing for today's needs. WIN Waste Innovations is a vertically integrated business with a platform of 50 strategically located collection, transfer, and disposal assets. These include waste-to-energy facilities, transfer stations, ash monofills, landfills, and fleets of rail cars and collection vehicles. We process more than 11 million tons of waste annually, converting 6.7 million tons of waste into clean, renewable energy that powers 340,000 homes. We recycle more than 234,000 tons of plastic, paper, and metals from the waste stream.

    At WIN Waste Innovations, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability. As well as Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities / Women / Protected Veterans / Disabled.

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