Area Driver Trainer

Airgas • Little Rock, AR

2d

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 onboarding for an average of 75–100 drivers, manages regional training governance, directs implementation of the Driver Training Curriculum and Safety Manual, and selects, onboards, evaluates, and audits local Driver Trainers. The trainer conducts final field check-rides and hands-on evaluations, helps approve driver certifications, provides targeted retraining, and partners with safety leadership on incident investigations and DOT compliance. The position requires approximately 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 listed pay range begins at $75,000 based on experience, with an additional 10% annual bonus. Airgas describes a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and insurance coverage, paid leave, retirement-plan matching, and tuition support.

Requirements

• Class A CDL with a clean record.
• Hazmat endorsement.
• Valid DOT Medical Card.
• LPG trainer endorsement for Kansas, Arkansas, and 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.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication and presentation skills, with a collaborative mindset.
• Must live or be willing to relocate to Little Rock, AR; Longview, TX; Memphis, TN; Shreveport, LA; or Texarkana, AR.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred 5 years of experience.

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 operational skills, including trailer scaling, cylinder handling, and pre-arrival readiness checks.
• Lead final field check-rides and exercise joint authority with leadership to approve driver certifications.
• Provide 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, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Up to 14 weeks of paid childbirth benefits and parental leave.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching funds.
• Tuition assistance and tuition reimbursement.
• Discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents.
• Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.
• Vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays.
• Jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave.
• Pre-tax commuter transportation benefit.
• Benefits begin after 30 days of employment.

What This Job Offers

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