Job Description

Bauer’s is looking for a Driver Safety Trainer who embodies their culture and will help us rapidly grow and train a world-class team. The ideal candidate will contribute at both hands-on and strategic levels to prepare our drivers for the needs of our customers.

Responsibilities:

• Conducts pre-trip and air break training for new drivers
  
  
• Trains and coaches new and existing drivers on use of applicable tools, equipment, and fundamental routing proactive; transfers expertise to drivers
  
  
• Provides driver's training on all known road conditions (steep grades, ice, snow, gravel, lease roads, highway, and night)
  
  
• Provides training on in trip emergencies and practices (chain-up, breakdown, towing)
  
  
• Assess driver ability prior to applying for a road test
• Assist safety managers and supervisors with investigations of motor vehicle incidents
  
  
• Develop and utilize scheduling for training and evaluations
  
  
• Maintain training files and logs of driver training/evaluation activity
  
  
• Assist and coordinate specialized safety seminars relevant to drivers (driving hazards, logbooks etc.
  
  
• Conduct certified in-class Air break, Defensive Driving, Logbook,
  
  
• Ensure compliance in the completion of the proper pre-trip inspection 
  
  

Skills:

• 5+ years’ experience in the trucking transportation industry
  
  
• Knowledge of D.O.T. inspection standards
  
  
• Exceptional consulting, coaching and facilitation skills
  
  
• CDL (Commercial Driver’s License), Passenger, Air break,
  
  
• Strong organizational skills

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