Driver Trainer

SunstateSan Jose, CA
Onsite

About The Position

Sunstate Equipment Co. is seeking a Driver Trainer who prioritizes safety and people. This role involves training drivers, recommending enhancements to the driver development program, and ensuring adherence to company standards and regulations. The company offers a supportive work environment, opportunities for growth, and unique benefits.

Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years experience as a professional Sunstate Driver with a solid understanding and support of and adherence to Sunstate’s safety culture.
  • Demonstrated positive safety record.
  • Knowledge and experienced with DriveCam and the coaching process.
  • Completion of professional Driving Course.
  • Solid driving history, defensive driving techniques and strong safety record.
  • Fully skilled/knowledgeable in the operation of a variety of vehicles preferred.
  • Energetic, enthusiastic and superior coaching and interpersonal skills, which include the ability to quickly and effectively connect and build rapport.
  • Excellent presentation, verbal and written communication skills to deliver training effectively.
  • Knowledgeable and proficient with CDL Driver related processes and procedures.
  • Detail oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Ability to multi-task, operate with high sense of urgency, grasp and apply new information and quickly understand and resolve problems.
  • Ability to monitor and assess Driver/Customer interactions, quality of communication and provide feedback to improve performance.
  • Fluent understanding of current traffic laws and safe driving practices, Federal DOT regulations and State and local rules and regulations.
  • Maintain a professional presentation and appearance.
  • Must be highly dependable and timely.
  • Valid driver’s license, CDL.
  • Fluency in the English language is required.
  • Physical exertion required, including, but not limited to, walking, standing, stooping, bending and lifting up to 90 pounds.

Nice To Haves

  • Ability to speak a second language (preferably Spanish) is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Travel to various Sunstate locations to evaluate and provide hands-on training.
  • Effectively recommend enhancements, support and implement the Driver development program.
  • Maintain quality service by establishing and enforcing Sunstate’s standards and best practices.
  • Promote a teamwork-oriented environment to ensure exceptional customer service.
  • Effectively collaborate with local management to assess driving skills, provide coaching to Drivers and set goals for continued performance improvement and ongoing development of skills.
  • As needed, work at a designated branch location for an extended period of time (on a temporary duty basis) to provide additional support.
  • Adhere to all Company policies, procedures, rules and regulations in written or verbal form.
  • Performance assessment record keeping.
  • Assist the local Management Team with on-site training, evaluations, mentoring and follow-up (as needed).
  • Evaluate and maintain training manuals and materials.
  • Facilitate and support safety training program rollout and enforcements.
  • Communication and adherence to Federal DOT regulations and State and local rules and regulations.
  • Develop and empower all employees to make sound business decisions.
  • Assisting drivers in their career path to obtain different commercial driver license types.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

  • Uniforms Provided AND cleaned for FREE
  • Work Boot Allowance
  • All driving positions are LOCAL
  • FREE Prescription Safety Glasses
  • Unique Vacation Overtime Averaging benefit that pays you overtime while you’re on vacation!
  • Baby Bonding
  • My Holiday vacation time
  • Discounts on everything from movie tickets to cell phone bills
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