Driver Safety and Training Specialist

Air Products • Oak Creek, WI

1d • $80,500 - $120,830 • Onsite

About The Position

Air Products is hiring a Driver Trainer Specialist for its SHEQ team to support the Mid-West Territory. The position will be primarily based in LaSalle, Illinois, with consideration for candidates in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, and will provide driver safety and training support across assigned terminals and operating locations.

The role provides leadership and technical support for driver and fleet safety activities. It partners with terminal leadership, operations, drivers, trainers, and regional stakeholders to improve safe driving performance, maintain regulatory and company requirements, and promote consistent driver safety and training standards. The position combines field engagement with coaching, training, incident investigation, and data-informed risk identification. The specialist is expected to be a visible safety leader who builds relationships with drivers and operations while maintaining clear expectations and accountability.

Regular field presence and travel within the assigned region are required. Approximately 60% to 75% travel is expected, including overnight stays, to support Mid-West Territory terminals and operating locations, as well as other North American locations as business needs require. Occasional schedule flexibility may be needed for driver operations, training, investigations, or other safety-critical activities. The expected pay range is $80,500 to $120,830 plus bonus; compensation decisions depend on various factors.

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.
• Ability to travel approximately 60% to 75%, including overnight stays, within the assigned region and to other North American locations as business needs require.
• Ability to provide regular field presence at terminals and operating locations.
• 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 may be valuable depending on the candidate’s experience.

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 to verify 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 day one 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