Safety Trainer - Full-time / Part-time

• $20.50/ Hour
• Attractive benefits package, including 401(k) with company contribution, medical, dental and vision. 
• Paid time off & vacation.

Responsibilities: 

• Ensures new student operators are thoroughly trained in the safe and efficient handling of vehicles and equipment to exceed customer standards. 
• Ensures that all trainees are trained on all routes.
• Monitors the progress of trainees to ensure proper training.  Ensures all employee training records are in compliance with training policies.
• Responsible for the direct supervision of students.
• Ensures Operator Development Program (ODP) is followed and properly delivered to include updates when necessary. 
• Performs new equipment familiarization, refresher, and remediation training.
• May assist with reviews of Cleaver Device events, to include counseling of operators.
• Acts as a resource to provide employees with expert information on operation of equipment.
• Assists with ride checks operators as needed.
• Recommends safer methods, procedures, and preventative measures.
• May be cross-trained to investigate accidents and incidents involving company property, equipment, and personnel.
• Performs related work as required and other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications: 

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years’ transportation or logistics experience.
• 2-4 years previous supervisory experience.
• Valid CDL class B with passenger and airbrake endorsements.
• Must be able to demonstrate poise, tact, diplomacy and possesses good judgment and discretion.
• Superior communication and presentation skills.
• Must be able to pass third party tester certification within ninety (90) days of employment, if necessary.
• Must be familiar with Smith System defensive driving program.
• Must have better than average knowledge of area.
• Must possess ability to lead and motivate associates
• Must be able to retrieve, generate, and process information in YT solutions, if applicable.
• Detail oriented, well organized, and possess effective time management skills.
• Proven customer service and interpersonal skills a must.
• General knowledge of Windows-based computer operating system and Microsoft office package.
• Must be able to work as a member of the team.
• Ability to interact professionally with internal and external customer on all levels and be able to work well with diverse groups.
• Must be able to work flexible hours or shifts.
• Able to use multi-line phone system and handle multiple tasks concurrently. The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by the employee to successful perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.