Area Driver Trainer

Airgas•Tulsa, OK

About The Position

Airgas is hiring an Area Driver Trainer to champion driver safety, onboarding quality, and field readiness across a region. The role leads driver-training governance, mentors local trainers, conducts final driver certifications, and partners with safety leaders on incident investigations. The position oversees onboarding for an average of 75–100 drivers across departments and ensures consistent, high-quality instruction and compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The Area Driver Trainer directs regional implementation of the Driver Training Curriculum and Safety Manual; selects, onboards, evaluates, and audits local Driver Trainers; and coaches drivers on safety practices and technical operating procedures. The role conducts hands-on evaluations of critical skills, final field check-rides, targeted retraining, and driver certification documentation. It also supports accident investigations, truck and onboard-computer audits, shipping-paper corrections, and preparation for DOT roadside inspections. The role is based in the Tulsa, Oklahoma; Kansas City, Kansas; or Springfield, Missouri region. The employee must live in or be willing to relocate to one of these locations and should expect approximately 70% travel within the region. The posted pay range begins at $75,000 based on experience, with an additional 10% annual bonus.

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-directed execution skills.
Ability to quickly learn technical product details and address customer needs across diverse teams.
Excellent written and verbal English communication and presentation skills, and a team-first mindset.
Must live in or be willing to relocate to Tulsa, OK; Kansas City, KS; or Springfield, MO.

Nice To Haves

5 years of experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee onboarding curriculum and manuals 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.
Direct 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 share authority with leadership to approve driver certifications.
Deliver and document targeted retraining to address skill gaps and 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.