Driver Trainer

**Overview**:
**Location**: Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

**Date published**: 17-Nov-2023

**Job ID**: 120164

**Description and Requirements**:
**Position Type**: Full-time Permanent

**Location**: Surrey, Canada

**Expected Salary**: 80-90K Base + Bonus + Benefits

Our client, the Fortune #1 company, is seeking a “**Driver Trainer**”.

This position is responsible for testing all applicants on their driving skills through a road test to ensure they have the skillset to operate our assets. They are also responsible for training all commercial vehicle drivers who operate Fleet equipment and necessary follow up and retraining. The incumbent must have a thorough understanding of Federal, Provincial and local safety laws to ensure the company complies with all current safety regulations. Also responsible for coaching a team of Fleet Drivers to ensure compliance with applicable laws and company policies.

**Responsibilities**:

- Reviews Health and Safety trends and initiates improvements to reduce hazards and prevent reoccurrences. Works with Managers to respond to JHSC written recommendations. Establishes and monitors regular communication of Health and Safety information, which includes updated information, training, etc. Makes recommendations and ensures the on-the-job Health and Safety Program is effective and maintained.
- Incident/Accident investigation and prevention process. Has to demonstrate ability to uncover true root causes of incidents through a prescribed Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis process such as 5Y, or other similar methodology.
- Review and mentor drivers regarding log reports to ensure proper completion to minimize careless errors as required. Follow up and take necessary actions for various compliance infractions (HOS, Speed, CVSA inspections etc.)
- Review all prospective drivers CVOR, experience, road test results driving qualifications. Conducts a thorough orientation with new drivers to ensure knowledge/compliance with general trucking regulations as well as the company’s Fleet guidelines and procedures outlined in the driver’s manual. Completes checklist on each new driver. Maintains current driver information records. Coordinates quarterly driver meetings to discuss safety issues & discuss opportunities to improve safety.
- Champion a safety culture through regular driver communications and responsible for creating solid relationships with our driver base so they feel comfortable asking for support. The role will lead a transformational initiative around driving engagement towards safety and to undertake a journey to become a world class fleet.
- Participates in daily workplace inspections and coaching conversations to highlight and address safety concerns and provides visible evidence of interest, involvement and commitment to the Health and Safety Program. This includes walks through the workplace and equipment to ensure associates comply with safe working practices. Investigates and reports incidents including accidents, injuries, complaints, near misses, misconduct, infractions, and other violations of company policies and procedures. Visit stores/vendors & other DCs to where safety/compliance concerns exist. Provides recommendations upon the appropriate action to be taken in order to correct substandard acts or conditions. Follows up to ensure the action was completed and effective.
- Accountable for completing the necessary training records to be compliant. Maintaining driver files in accordance with the National Safety Code and any applicable legislation.

**Qualifications**:

- Valid Class 1 License
- Minimum 3 years of Continuous Class 1 driving experience
- Must have trained 20+ drivers Clean Abstract- All interested applicants who meet the qualifications listed above are invited to submit a resume_