Local Driver - Trainer

Local Driver – Trainer

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Job Type: Full‑time

Classification:
Non‑Exempt

Reports To:

Transportation Manager

Summary / Objective

The Local Driver – Trainer will supervise work activities for all relief driver positions. Coordinate, plan and conduct Relief Driver training and evaluation programs. He/She will coordinate with the Transportation Manager for the movement of all trucks and services required, with local repair agencies, dispatch, and warehouse for all local requirements.

Essential Functions

• Train and assist new drivers in all expectations for a safe professional driver.
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel; schedule and assign work; recommend disciplinary actions and removal of applicants from the training program as appropriate.
• Plan and implement training programs; conduct weekly safe‑driving checks and provide training for areas of deficiencies.
• Be a positive voice of the Company’s Vision and Mission and adhere to all procedures in support of them.
• Promote the Department’s vision of Safety, Service and Efficiency.
• Supervise the shuttling of all equipment to and from various agencies, company locations, and any other assigned locations.
• Provide constant updates to the Department Director on recurring maintenance issues.
• Work independently with minimal supervision when required.
• Communicate and work as a team member.
• Participate in discussions about confidential/sensitive matters and understand these stay between those in the discussion.
• Communicate with employees and customers through written, oral and face‑to‑face interactions.
• Assist other team members in completing work.
• Adhere to safety standards when completing tasks.
• Occasionally fill in on over‑the‑road trips when required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Valid Class A driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Proven safe driving record.
• Minimum 5-10 years of driving experience.
• Excellent customer relations experience for internal and external customers.
• Strong background in training.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise a group of employees in a positive manner, be part of a team environment, and commit to quality processes.
• Results oriented and passionate about the company’s business and product line‑up.
• Personal integrity, honesty and leadership by example.
• Ability to speak in front of groups and conduct presentations at all levels.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain discretion with confidential information.

Supervisory Responsibility

Responsible for overseeing relief drivers through training matrices.

Work Environment

The worker is frequently subject to outside environmental conditions: exposed to changing weather, noise, cold, and wet conditions.

Physical Demands

• Often requires walking or moving to accomplish tasks.
• Often requires standing for sustained periods of time.
• Occasionally requires stooping and reaching.
• Occasionally requires pushing using upper extremities to press against something with steady force.
• Occasionally requires pulling using upper extremities to exert force to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
• Lifting is required on an occasional basis.
• Repetitive motions are required which involve substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Position Type / Expected Hours Of Work

Full‑time position working 5 days a week, weekdays and some weekends as required. Expected hours vary but mostly 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM.

Travel

Some travel required.

Preferred Education And Experience

• Knowledge of computer programs such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint preferred.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

None.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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