DOT Compliance Driver Trainer

Coke Florida Careers•Tampa, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) is a family-owned independent Coca-Cola bottler that is the third largest privately-held and the sixth largest independent Coca-Cola bottler in the United States. Coke Florida sells, markets, manufactures and distributes over 600 products of The Coca-Cola Company and other partner companies including Monster Beverage Corporation and BODYARMOR. In 2026, for the 5th year in a row, Coke Florida was named as a US Best Managed Company by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal. This program recognizes outstanding U.S. private companies and the achievements of their management teams in four key areas: strategy, ability to execute, corporate culture, and governance/financial performance. This position is responsible for the development of Coke Florida Driver Merchandisers who need additional driving skill training to perform their jobs effectively and safely. The role is also responsible for preparing individuals to attain their CDL Class A for a Driver Merchandiser position. The role requires using effective teaching skills; it also requires understanding and adhering to state and Federal DOT regulations and Coke Florida Safety policies. This role is responsible for teaching both classroom theory and behind-the-wheel training curriculum.

Requirements

Ability to frequently use electronic devices for day-to-day business (order confirmation, instant messaging, texting)
Bending/Squatting: Frequently (lifting and placing product from the truck to the ground or from pallets to shelf
Able to be certified on manual and powered pallet jacks (includes hand trucks)
High School Diploma or GED preferred, and a minimum of 5-years work experience.
Must be 21 years of age and legally eligible to work in the United States
Extensive knowledge of CDL, DOT regulations at state and federal levels
Have a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and a clean driving record within MVR guidelines required. CDL license needs to cover both automatic and manual vehicles
Ability to operate a manual or powered pallet jack
Ability to work with limited supervision
Ability to work a flexible schedule
Ability to repetitively lift, carry, and position objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance.
Ability to repetitively push and pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance while kneeling; squatting; reaching above the head; reaching at the waist; reaching below the knees; and bending at the knees.
Ability to repetitively push and pull manual transport equipment (for example, pallet jack, hand truck) containing product loads a minimum of 100 yards without assistance.
Ability to repetitively grasp and manipulate objects of varying size and weight requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
Ability to exert oneself physically over sustained periods of time to complete job activities.
Ability to read information in small, medium, and large print.
Ability to stand a minimum of 6 hours during the workday.
Ability to walk a minimum of 4 miles during the workday.
Frequently work in a hot/humid outdoor environment

Nice To Haves

Local delivery experience preferred
Prior experience with commercial driving required

Responsibilities

Responsible for maintaining accurate and timely records in compliance with FMCSA guidelines
Prepare weekly reports of driving behavior
Schedule and perform ride-a-long to observe and coach changes in driving behavior
Attend driver graduation at truck driving school(s)
Excellent facilitation skills (traditional and virtual)
Provides coaching, teaching and feedback to new and current drivers
Performs random gate checks and driver audits.
Manages, coordinates, and implements vehicle accident prevention strategies
Ability to communicate and work with all levels of an organization
Performs other duties of a similar nature as may be required