Driver Trainer

Sunstate • San Jose, CA

5d • 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed