DTS Specialist

Brown & Brown Insurance•Ephrata, WA

9d•$78,000 - $82,500

About The Position

Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers. Educate and train professional drivers in all programs to be safe and defensive drivers. Drive and maintain truck and trailer. Operate computers and various Windows based programs designed to work with the various programs associated with the Driving Training Simulator (DTS). Provide additional training to members as needed. Essential Duties and Functions: include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Conduct computer operations to efficiently train students in the operation of various vehicles. Communicate effectively to evaluate students who have attended the driving training. Assist the Senior Law Enforcement Training Simulator Specialist in developing new training as appropriate. Assist in the training of other DTS trainers as needed. Travel throughout the Pacific Northwest while towing a trailer. Overnight travel will be required. Maintain trucks and trailers by washing, sweeping and mopping the inside of the trailer. Diagnose and repair small mechanical problems associated with the truck and the trailer, to include but not limited to, hydraulic motors, vehicle lighting, tires, wheels, and brakes. Assist the Risk Management team with risk assessments regarding safe driving concerns, as well as other areas of risk management. Travel by forms other than car or truck, to include air, rail, or water transportation as needed. Present workshops as requested. Other job-related projects or assignments as delegated. Competencies: Exceptional professional communication skills; vast knowledge of driving skills; knowledge and ability to work with Windows based computer programming; and the ability to perform some maintenance, including limited disassembly of the computer to repair or replace hardware items. Knowledge of towing trailers and a good mechanical aptitude. Excellent oral and written communication and the ability to work in teams. Possess a positive attitude, strong interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and computer skills. Appropriate professional dress is mandatory. Must present oneself in a professional manner, including personal hygiene and appearance. Regular attendance is essential and expected for the effective operation of the company.

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years of professional driving training, law enforcement, or equivalent experience.
Valid driver’s license
Possess an exemplary driving record.
DOT physical (required for out of state travel)
Exceptional professional communication skills
Vast knowledge of driving skills
Knowledge and ability to work with Windows based computer programming
Ability to perform some maintenance, including limited disassembly of the computer to repair or replace hardware items.
Knowledge of towing trailers and a good mechanical aptitude.
Excellent oral and written communication and the ability to work in teams.
Possess a positive attitude, strong interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and computer skills.
Appropriate professional dress is mandatory.
Must present oneself in a professional manner, including personal hygiene and appearance.
Regular attendance is essential and expected for the effective operation of the company.

Responsibilities

Educate and train professional drivers in all programs to be safe and defensive drivers.
Drive and maintain truck and trailer.
Operate computers and various Windows based programs designed to work with the various programs associated with the Driving Training Simulator (DTS).
Provide additional training to members as needed.
Conduct computer operations to efficiently train students in the operation of various vehicles.
Communicate effectively to evaluate students who have attended the driving training.
Assist the Senior Law Enforcement Training Simulator Specialist in developing new training as appropriate.
Assist in the training of other DTS trainers as needed.
Travel throughout the Pacific Northwest while towing a trailer.
Maintain trucks and trailers by washing, sweeping and mopping the inside of the trailer.
Diagnose and repair small mechanical problems associated with the truck and the trailer, to include but not limited to, hydraulic motors, vehicle lighting, tires, wheels, and brakes.
Assist the Risk Management team with risk assessments regarding safe driving concerns, as well as other areas of risk management.
Travel by forms other than car or truck, to include air, rail, or water transportation as needed.
Present workshops as requested.
Other job-related projects or assignments as delegated.