Driver Trainer

Triple Eight Transport is an asset-based carrier company with terminals in Abbotsford, Calgary, and Edmonton We provide Full Truck Load Transportation Services to and from major cities in Western Canada and Western US.

**Triple Eight Transport Inc. is growing and is in search for a strong communicator who is detail orientated to join our dynamic Safety team Are you interested in a rewarding, challenging and exciting career?**

As a **Driver Trainer**, you will be responsible for providing training and guidance to new drivers to ensure they have the necessary skills and knowledge to safely operate commercial vehicles. The Driver Trainer will deliver full driver orientation within a classroom setting. As a member of the Safety team and strong team player, you also ensure to work on any projects required by the Safety Manager.

**Responsibilities Include**:

- Conducting all driver orientation, delivered in a classroom setting and additional or seasonal training as needed.
- Plan, develop and implement training strategies.
- Actively contribute to a Safety-First culture by endorsing and enforcing all safety related initiatives. Communicating the importance of safety to all current and newly hired drivers.
- Identifying unsafe acts, conditions, and hazards, investigate root causes, identify corrective action.
- Contacting drivers as directed by the Safety Manager to verbally deliver reminders and / or updates on new procedures impacting drivers or safety related issues such as speeding, out of service and tickets.
- Mentoring drivers on fuel efficiency, reducing idle time and safe driving.
- Facilitate and perform in-cab driving assessments for potential new hires.
- Provide remedial training, in-cab coaching and mentoring of drivers as required.
- Review training records submitted by trainers and file appropriately.
- Support all aspects of driver relationships, including supporting disciplinary processes, mentoring, and coaching drivers, and identifying training needs.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding trainee personnel, sensitive information and company information.
- Support policy development and effectively incorporate all policies and procedures into training programs.
- Stay up to date with current industry standards and work practices.
- Actively participate in incident and accident investigations, as required.

**Qualifications**:

- Knowledge with all Health and Safety Regulations and procedures.
- Knowledge of the National Safety Code and FMCSA Regulations.
- Represent our values and integrity.
- Analytical and critical thinking skills
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Strong computer and administration skills.
- Prove strength in communication and relation building
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in Transportation Industry is required
- Some post-secondary education is an asset
- Must be legally allowed to work full time in Canada
- Class one license - nice to have but not required.

**Why choose Triple Eight Transport Inc.?**
- Regular company lunches for special events
- Annual Winter Holiday party with amazing prize draws rewarding our valuable team because our people are important to us
- Opportunities for growth within the company we continue growing
- Our open-door policy shows we value communication and building strong, meaningful relationships across our workplace
- Competitive wage and vacation packages
- Very competitive Extended Health Benefits package for full time employees

**Shift Timing**: 8AM - 5PM Monday - Friday

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $45,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift

Licence/Certification:

- Class 1 Licence (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- Abbotsford, BC V2T 6J7 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Abbotsford, BC V2T 6J7: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person