Driver Trainer

Waste Control Services Inc.•Coquitlam, BC

61d•$84,000 - $84,000

About The Position

Waste Control Services (WCS) is an essential partner in providing our customers with sustainable solutions in working towards reducing their landfill contributions while disposing of their waste. We want to build partnerships with commercial businesses, multi-family residential properties, hospitality establishments, and other organizations that align with our values and desire to make a difference within their communities. We are committed to helping businesses and households make waste recovery second nature, and our goal is to transition communities from being environmentally aware to sustainability leaders. We pride ourselves on providing first-class service and competitive service packages. We are a leader of innovation in our industry, and assist to problem solve for our customers in every category of waste and recovery services. We are currently seeking a Driver Trainer to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the Operations Supervisor the Driver Trainer position is responsible for training all new drivers, ensuring safety, and investigating all incidents. If you enjoy a challenge, this is the role for you.

Requirements

Class 1 BC driver’s license is an asset.
Clean abstract.
Experience with Trux.
Experience with MS Office (Excel, Outlook)
Professional, friendly, and co-operative attitude.
Display a positive, ‘can do’ attitude towards your work.
Self-motivated, goal oriented while having the ability to work independently and in a team environment with the desire to go above and beyond to contribute to the Team’s successes.

Responsibilities

Deliver onboarding and hands-on training for all new drivers, including in-field route training, equipment operation, and company procedures.
Spend regular time on routes with drivers to assess performance, provide real-time coaching, and reinforce safe and efficient work practices.
Evaluate driver performance during training and throughout employment, including completion of training sign-offs, 3-month reviews, and ongoing assessments as required.
Provide coaching and corrective feedback to drivers, and support performance management processes in collaboration with Operations Supervisors.
Lead and continuously improve the Driver Training Program, including maintaining and updating training materials and ensuring all training records are completed accurately and consistently.
Ensure all drivers are trained and operating in compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and safety standards.
Conduct incident investigations, including gathering information, completing reports, and identifying root causes and corrective actions.
Investigate refusals of unsafe work in accordance with company procedures and regulatory requirements, and support resolution in collaboration with Operations and Safety teams.
Perform field safety inspections and worksite assessments to identify hazards, ensure compliance, and recommend corrective actions.
Monitor and follow up on safety-related issues, ensuring that corrective actions are implemented and sustained.
Lead and support driver safety meetings, including preparing agendas, facilitating discussions, and documenting and tracking action items.
Track and follow up on operational and safety concerns raised by drivers, ensuring communication with the appropriate departments and timely resolution.
Review driver abstracts and support ongoing driver qualification and compliance requirements.
Support enforcement of company policies, including hours of work and safety standards, in collaboration with Operations.
Other duties as assigned.