Driver Safety and Training Specialist

Air Products • Creighton, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Air Products is hiring a Driver Safety and Training Specialist to provide driver safety and training support across assigned terminals and operating locations. The position is primarily based in Creighton, Pennsylvania, with consideration for candidates in Cleveland, Ohio. The role provides leadership and technical support for driver and fleet safety, partnering with terminal leadership, operations, drivers, trainers, and regional stakeholders to improve safe driving performance, meet regulatory and company requirements, and consistently apply driver safety and training standards.

The specialist maintains a strong field presence and draws on practical transportation experience to coach and train drivers, support incident investigations, and use available data to identify risk. The role involves building relationships with drivers and operations while maintaining clear expectations and accountability. Regular travel within the assigned region is required, with approximately 60% to 75% travel, including overnight stays, to terminals and operating locations throughout the United States as business needs require. Occasional schedule flexibility may be needed to support driver operations, training, investigations, or other safety-critical activities.

Requirements

• Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Hazmat and Tanker endorsements.
• Experience in driver/fleet safety, commercial transportation, terminal operations, driver training, logistics, or a related transportation-safety role.
• Working knowledge of commercial motor vehicle operations and safe-driving practices.
• Knowledge of applicable DOT and FMCSA requirements.
• Experience working with or supporting professional commercial drivers.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to travel approximately 60% to 75%, including overnight stays, to terminals and operating locations throughout the United States as business needs require.
• Occasional schedule flexibility may be required to support driver operations, training, investigations, or other safety-critical activities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience conducting driver evaluations, observations, training, coaching, or qualification activities.
• Experience supporting accident or incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Familiarity with hazardous materials transportation requirements, particularly in an industrial-gas transportation environment.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in safety, transportation, logistics, business, or a related field.
• Relevant commercial transportation, driver-training, or safety credentials.

Responsibilities

• Provide field leadership and support for driver and fleet safety programs, policies, procedures, and initiatives.
• Conduct driver observations, evaluations, road tests, qualification activities, and other assessments of safe driving practices and operational competency.
• Support driver onboarding, new-hire training, qualification, and recurring training requirements.
• Coach drivers and trainers on safe driving behaviors, defensive driving techniques, safe work practices, and company expectations.
• Partner with terminal and regional leadership to identify driver safety risks and develop corrective and preventive actions.
• Participate in vehicle accident and incident investigations and support root cause analyses and follow-up actions.
• Review driver safety information, telematics trends, observations, incidents, and other safety indicators to identify recurring or emerging risks.
• Support compliance with applicable DOT, FMCSA, hazardous transportation materials, and company driver-safety requirements.
• Promote consistent execution of driver qualification, evaluation, and training documentation across assigned locations.
• Support implementation and continuous improvement of driver safety training programs, including classroom, behind-the-wheel, and field-based training.
• Work with operations and driver trainers to identify training gaps and ensure appropriate follow-up.
• Communicate lessons learned from incidents, observations, and safety trends to drivers, trainers, operations, and leadership.
• Participate in safety meetings, driver meetings, training sessions, and other field-engagement activities.
• Support contractor driver safety activities where applicable and reinforce company safety expectations.
• Maintain accurate and timely records for driver safety, training, qualifications, evaluations, and assigned corrective actions.
• Build productive relationships with drivers and operations while demonstrating commitment to safety, compliance, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
• Travel to terminals and operating locations as required to provide hands-on driver safety and training support.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance available on the first day of employment.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with immediate vesting of company match and core contributions.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption assistance.
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent daycare expenses.
• Life insurance (AD&D) and supplemental AD&D.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED