Area Driver Trainer

Airgas • Little Rock, AR

3d

About The Position

Airgas is hiring an Area Driver Trainer to lead driver safety, onboarding quality, and field readiness across a region. The role oversees driver training governance and curriculum for an average of 75–100 drivers across departments, mentors and evaluates local trainers, conducts final driver certifications, and works with safety leaders on incident investigations. The position requires 70% travel within the region and the employee must live or be willing to relocate to Little Rock, Arkansas; Longview, Texas; Memphis, Tennessee; Shreveport, Louisiana; or Texarkana, Arkansas.

The Area Driver Trainer sets standards for commercial motor vehicle operators through training, coaching, field evaluations, compliance activities, and documentation. The role partners with Area Safety Managers and other leaders to support safe operations, regulatory compliance, driver readiness, and retention.

Requirements

• Class A CDL with a clean record.
• Hazmat endorsement.
• Valid DOT Medical Card.
• LPG trainer endorsement for Kansas, Arkansas, or Missouri.
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety or equivalent experience.
• At least 2 years of CMV management experience.
• At least 3 years of risk management experience.
• Expert knowledge of FMCSR (Title 49) and DOT CSA scoring.
• Proficiency in reading Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Ability to influence and train without direct authority.
• Strong safety awareness and strict adherence to company and regulatory procedures.
• Strong problem-solving, metric analysis, and self-motivated execution.
• Ability to quickly master technical product details and address customer needs across diverse teams.
• Excellent written and verbal English skills, presentation abilities, and a team-first mindset.

Nice To Haves

• 5 years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the onboarding curriculum and manual for an average of 75–100 drivers across departments.
• Evaluate local trainers and audit weekly logs and pre-arrival preparations before submitting them to the Director of Safety.
• Lead the regional rollout of the Driver Training Curriculum and Safety Manual.
• Select, onboard, evaluate, and audit local Driver Trainers to ensure standardized, high-quality instruction.
• Coach and enforce safety standards, including the Smith System, G.O.A.L., backing protocols, speed limits, and E-Logs.
• Conduct hands-on evaluations of trailer scaling, cylinder handling, and pre-arrival readiness checks.
• Lead final field check-rides and exercise joint authority with leadership to approve driver certifications.
• Deliver targeted retraining and document skill gaps to support driver retention.
• Partner with Area Safety Managers on accident investigations.
• Conduct spot truck and onboard computer audits, correct shipping paper errors, and lead DOT roadside inspection preparation as a regulatory liaison.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid childbirth benefits of up to 14 weeks.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
• Tuition assistance and tuition reimbursement.
• Paid holidays.
• Vacation and sick time.
• Benefits begin after 30 days of employment.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Pre-tax commuter transportation benefit.
• Parental leave.
• Floating holidays.
• Jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave.
• Discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents.
• Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.
• Additional annual bonus of 10%.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level