Driver Trainer

Driver Trainer

Salary $65,000 - $78,000 Monday - Friday 4am Start; 8-11/hr shifts

The Driver Trainer develops and implements training for drivers, and performs assessments to ensure adherence to driving standards.

Trains and coaches new and existing drivers on use of applicable tools, equipment, and in fundamental routing practices; transfers expertise to drivers.

Develops and delivers training to new and existing drivers on OSHA, DOT, and WM policies and driving standards.

Trains and coaches the High Risk Employees / Repeaters Plan, ensuring aggressive, constructive intervention with employees immediately following first safety incident.

Re-trains after accidents, near misses, and/or negative observations.

Schedules and conducts Observation Behavior Assessments (OBA's) to evaluate driver knowledge, operating behaviors, and compliance with federal regulations.

Follows-up observations with constructive coaching and retraining when deficiencies are observed.

Conducts employee interviewing, testing, hiring and evaluation. Plans and conducts new employee orientation.

Investigates, reviews and controls implementation of safety regulations and company policies and procedure and monitors for compliance.

Assists investigations of accidents and emergency spills.

A. Required Qualifications

4 years of previous experience and at least 1 year in a driver position (in addition to education requirements) and

Must be 21 years of age and legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located and

Able to read, write, and speak English well enough to interact with the public, understand traffic signs, respond to official questions, and complete records or reports and

Successfully complete pre-employment screening, including drug screen and physical

Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A

B. Preferred Qualifications

High School Diploma or G.E.D (accredited)

IV. Physical Requirements Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. This role is designated as safety sensitive and will require the successful candidate to strictly comply with all safety rules and protocols.

As part of the ongoing employment requirements, the successful candidate may be subject to drug and alcohol testing—including pre‑employment screening, post‑incident evaluations, reasonable suspicion checks, and random testing—in accordance with government regulations and company policies.

V. Benefits At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.