Area Driver Trainer

Airgas • Tulsa, OK

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About The Position

Airgas is hiring an Area Driver Trainer to lead driver safety, onboarding quality, training governance, and field readiness across a region. The role oversees onboarding for an average of 75–100 drivers, manages the rollout of driver training curricula and safety manuals, mentors and evaluates local driver trainers, and conducts final field check-rides and driver certifications. The trainer also provides targeted retraining, partners with safety leaders on incident investigations, supports DOT compliance, and helps ensure drivers are prepared to operate safely and confidently.

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 adherence to company and regulatory procedures.
• Strong problem-solving, metric analysis, and self-motivated execution.
• Ability to quickly learn technical product details and address customer needs across diverse teams.
• Excellent written and verbal English skills, presentation abilities, and a team-first mindset.
• Must live or be willing to relocate to Tulsa, Oklahoma; Kansas City, Kansas; or Springfield, Missouri.
• Expected to travel 70% within the region.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred 5 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee regional 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 operational skills, including trailer scaling, cylinder handling, and pre-arrival readiness checks.
• Lead final field check-rides and share authority with leadership to approve driver certifications.
• Provide targeted retraining and documentation 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Up to 14 weeks of paid childbirth benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
• Tuition assistance and reimbursement.
• Discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents.
• Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.
• Paid holidays, vacation, sick time, and floating holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Pre-tax commuter transportation benefit.
• Parental leave.
• Jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave.
• Additional annual bonus of 10%.

What This Job Offers

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