Safety Driver Trainer- Memphis,TN Job Opening
Safety Driver Trainer- Memphis,TN
Trimac
• Southaven, Mississippi
Category: Trainer
Driver Safety Trainer
SUMMARY
Trimac’s most fundamental value is safety. We operate in a safety-sensitive industry and are relentless in our goal of ensuring everyone returns home safe every day and that we conduct ourselves safely doing no harm to the people and communities in which we operate.
This role is critical in ensuring our team members our fully and effectively trained in order to do their jobs professionally, independently, and safely. They are vital in communicating our safety expectations and ensuring everyone is operating in compliance with our policies, procedures, and best practices. They also watch for any new or unaddressed safety concerns and proactively identify how we can continue to find ways to prevent incidents from occurring.
This role reports to the Safety Manager and interacts with drivers, mechanics, washrack technicians, loaders, managers, supervisors, the Safety team, and industry professionals.
RESPONSIBILITIES
This position is responsible for:
Smith Systems driver training
Training of Defensive Driving Techniques
Product handling training
Customer specific training (ex. eRail)
Hands-on driver trip Inspection training
Coordinating and conducting training in the transportation of dangerous goods & hazardous materials handling
Job Task Observations
Ensure ongoing driver training and certifications are completed to avoid red lights in TMW
Ensuring training on and compliance with safety policies and procedures
Communicating changes to safety policies and procedures
Monitoring and addressing Hours of Service violations and providing appropriate training
Review Drive Cam events and provide training and coaching to correct behaviors
Auditing in-cab device discrepancies (ex. edited data, odometer jumps, unassigned driving)
Ensures drivers have the necessary safety equipment (including PPE)
Incident fact findings
Hold regular safety meetings
Attend regular branch and company meetings
Yard checks for hazards
Conduct regular Ride-Alongs
Conduct regular site hazard assessments
Safety award approvals and ceremonies
Conduct safety audits
Create and complete safety plans
Review BI Predictive Modelling or high incident drivers for proactive coaching
Mentoring new employees, leased operators, and independent contractors
SKILLS
Skilled communicator with strong interpersonal skills with all levels of an organization
Strong coach and mentor who can provide support and guidance to people to encourage them to be their best, which includes being able to identify both positive behaviors and provide respectful constructive feedback on performance concerns
Knowledge of industry laws and regulations, including DOT, OSHA, GHS, WHIMIS, TDG and Hazmat
Identified by peers as a respected informal leader that people listen to
Identifies and resolves problems proactively and in a timely manner
Looks for ways to proactively improve and promote safety
Ability to effectively train others and sees themselves responsible for the safety performance of those they have trained
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Minimum of 5 years of professional driving experience
Previous transportation experience a definite asset
Proven safe driving record
Prior training role is recommended but not required
SUMMARY
Trimac’s most fundamental value is safety. We operate in a safety-sensitive industry and are relentless in our goal of ensuring everyone returns home safe every day and that we conduct ourselves safely doing no harm to the people and communities in which we operate.
This role is critical in ensuring our team members our fully and effectively trained in order to do their jobs professionally, independently, and safely. They are vital in communicating our safety expectations and ensuring everyone is operating in compliance with our policies, procedures, and best practices. They also watch for any new or unaddressed safety concerns and proactively identify how we can continue to find ways to prevent incidents from occurring.
This role reports to the Safety Manager and interacts with drivers, mechanics, washrack technicians, loaders, managers, supervisors, the Safety team, and industry professionals.
RESPONSIBILITIES
This position is responsible for:
Smith Systems driver training
Training of Defensive Driving Techniques
Product handling training
Customer specific training (ex. eRail)
Hands-on driver trip Inspection training
Coordinating and conducting training in the transportation of dangerous goods & hazardous materials handling
Job Task Observations
Ensure ongoing driver training and certifications are completed to avoid red lights in TMW
Ensuring training on and compliance with safety policies and procedures
Communicating changes to safety policies and procedures
Monitoring and addressing Hours of Service violations and providing appropriate training
Review Drive Cam events and provide training and coaching to correct behaviors
Auditing in-cab device discrepancies (ex. edited data, odometer jumps, unassigned driving)
Ensures drivers have the necessary safety equipment (including PPE)
Incident fact findings
Hold regular safety meetings
Attend regular branch and company meetings
Yard checks for hazards
Conduct regular Ride-Alongs
Conduct regular site hazard assessments
Safety award approvals and ceremonies
Conduct safety audits
Create and complete safety plans
Review BI Predictive Modelling or high incident drivers for proactive coaching
Mentoring new employees, leased operators, and independent contractors
SKILLS
Skilled communicator with strong interpersonal skills with all levels of an organization
Strong coach and mentor who can provide support and guidance to people to encourage them to be their best, which includes being able to identify both positive behaviors and provide respectful constructive feedback on performance concerns
Knowledge of industry laws and regulations, including DOT, OSHA, GHS, WHIMIS, TDG and Hazmat
Identified by peers as a respected informal leader that people listen to
Identifies and resolves problems proactively and in a timely manner
Looks for ways to proactively improve and promote safety
Ability to effectively train others and sees themselves responsible for the safety performance of those they have trained
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Minimum of 5 years of professional driving experience
Previous transportation experience a definite asset
Proven safe driving record
Prior training role is recommended but not required