Ready Mix Driver Trainer/Manager
Job in
Boise, Ada County, Idaho, 83708, USA
Listed on 2026-07-10
Listing for:
Kids for the Future
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-10
Job specializations:
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Transportation
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Job Category Field
- Employee Type FT - Exempt
- Manage Others Yes
- Design, implement, and continuously improve a structured driver training program covering new hire onboarding (CDL holders and non-CDL trainees), equipment orientation, safe driving practices, and product knowledge.
- Conduct ride-along evaluations with new and existing drivers, providing real-time coaching on vehicle operation, load management, jobsite delivery techniques, and customer interaction.
- Deliver classroom and hands‑on training on mixer truck operation, including pre‑trip/post‑trip inspections, drum speed management, water addition protocols, chute operation, washout procedures, and slump management.
- Develop and maintain all training materials, competency checklists, and sign‑off documentation aligned with company standards and DOT/FMCSA requirements.
- Administer skills assessments and certification checkpoints throughout the training period; make recommendations on trainee readiness for independent operation.
- Coordinate refresher training, remedial coaching, and seasonal safety campaigns (e.g., heat illness prevention, monsoon driving, winter operations).
- Directly supervise the ready‑mix driver team, including scheduling, time‑off approvals, performance reviews, disciplinary actions, and termination recommendations.
- Recruit, interview, and onboard new drivers in coordination with HR and operations leadership.
- Set and communicate clear performance expectations for safety, delivery efficiency, customer service, truck care, and professionalism.
- Monitor driver performance metrics including loads per day, on‑time delivery, returned concrete, customer complaints, accident/incident rates, and HOS compliance.
- Conduct regular driver meetings to communicate company updates, address concerns, reinforce safety expectations, and recognize outstanding performance.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for driver issues, grievances, and conflict resolution; elevate to General Manager as appropriate.
- Manage driver files to ensure compliance with CDL requirements, medical certifications, MVR reviews, drug/alcohol testing records, and training documentation.
- Champion a safety‑first culture across the driver workforce; lead by example in all safety practices.
- Ensure full compliance with FMCSA, DOT, OSHA, and Arizona state regulations governing commercial motor vehicle operations, including Hours of Service (HOS), vehicle inspection requirements, and hazmat protocols.
- Investigate all accidents, incidents, and near‑misses involving company vehicles; complete root cause analysis, corrective action plans, and documentation.
- Coordinate with insurance carriers and legal counsel on accident claims and driver‑related liability matters as directed.
- Conduct periodic ride‑along audits, jobsite safety observations, and pre‑trip inspection spot checks.
- Maintain and update the company’s Driver Safety Manual and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Collaborate closely with dispatch to optimize truck assignments, route planning, and delivery sequencing for maximum efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Coordinate with plant operations and quality control to ensure drivers understand product specifications, load tickets, and delivery instructions.
- Work with fleet maintenance to communicate vehicle defects, schedule repairs, and manage truck availability.
- Support Command Alkon dispatch system utilization, ensuring drivers are proficient with in‑cab technology, ticketing systems, and GPS/ELD devices.
- Assist with capacity planning and fleet sizing recommendations based on demand forecasts and driver availability.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Minimum 5 years of experience operating ready‑mix concrete trucks (front‑discharge and/or rear‑discharge).
- Minimum 2 years of supervisory, lead driver, or driver training experience in a ready‑mix or heavy commercial fleet environment.
- Valid CDL Class A or Class B with no restrictions; clean driving record with no major violations in the past 3 years.
- Current DOT medical certificate.
- Thorough knowledge of FMCSA regulations, Hours of…
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