Safety Driver Trainer/Auditor 2

Torc Robotics • Fort Worth, TX

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About The Position

Torc is developing software for automated trucks and is part of the Daimler family. The Safety Driver Trainer/Auditor 2 joins the Fleet Training & Compliance team, which manages fleet training programs and supports Torc’s safety program and compliance with Federal and State regulations affecting commercial motor carriers.

The role supports implementation, maintenance, and delivery of comprehensive In-Vehicle Fallback Test Driver (IFTD) training, including orientation, skills, incident response, and emergency preparedness. It also supports monitoring and auditing of IFTD performance, conducts requalification and annual reviews, maintains qualification and training records, and provides coaching and program-improvement feedback.

The position also serves as a qualified IFTD for one to two Fleet Operations shifts per week, driving autonomous Class 8 trucks during software release testing. The employee manages the Dynamic Driving Task, follows program and regulatory requirements, contributes to closed-course testing, and shares vehicle-performance feedback with system engineering. The role requires the ability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and overnight shifts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in education, engineering, business management, transportation, safety, or a related field.
• Class A CDL and five years of experience driving Class 8 tractor-trailers on public roads and in a wide array of weather conditions.
• CDL training or testing experience and ability to meet IFTD qualification requirements.
• More than three points on MVR is not acceptable.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local government health and safety regulations, including OSHA, ANSI, DOT, FMCSA, and NHTSA.
• Experience with DOT regulations and commercial trucking is required.
• Ability to multitask across multiple technologies, including communications devices and vehicle status systems.
• Ability to work early morning shifts, evenings, weekends, and overnight shifts.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and ability to identify and act on safety improvement opportunities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and audio/visual equipment for delivering and facilitating initiatives.
• Professional communication skills, including developing correspondence and reports, creating and delivering presentations, and interacting effectively with diverse clientele.
• Highly motivated, energetic, self-directed approach, with analytical and problem-solving skills, including root-cause and risk-analysis methodologies.
• Leadership and teamwork skills to collaborate with and influence people with limited safety and health experience.
• Understanding of safety and health principles and ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to varied audiences.

Nice To Haves

• One to three years of experience providing safety training and initiatives and developing and delivering training programs (preferred).
• Five or more years providing safety training and safety initiatives.
• Tanker endorsement.
• Trucking industry affiliations.
• Smith System instructional experience.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation, maintenance, and delivery of comprehensive IFTD training programs, including integration with testing programs, orientations, skills training, incident response, and emergency preparedness.
• Provide feedback to the operations manager, IFTD program manager, and safety teams to improve programs.
• Assist with implementation and oversight of IFTD monitoring and auditing, including use of Lytx in-cab event recorders, real-time monitoring, and in-person audits of driving behavior and practices.
• Conduct quarterly and annual IFTD requalification and annual reviews of the IFTD Training Program.
• Maintain currency records to track crew eligibility and schedule requalification.
• Provide individual coaching to IFTDs based on feedback from Safety and Fleet Operations and personal observations.
• Review accident and incident summaries and incorporate findings into communications and training to improve IFTD coaching.
• Contribute to workplace safety and follow OSHA and other applicable state, local, and industry regulations.
• Report program progress and improvement opportunities to the Program Manager.
• Ensure training, communications, policies, and procedures are received and documented in a timely manner.
• Use Smith System principles in IFTD training modules.
• Maintain IFTD qualification requirements and safely operate autonomous Class 8 trucks.
• Serve as a fully qualified IFTD for one to two Fleet Operations shifts per week during software release testing activities.
• Use in-cab experience to inform future and existing training modules and individual coaching.
• Provide feedback to the system engineering team on vehicle dynamics and performance.
• Execute federal and program process requirements and manage the Dynamic Driving Task of an Autonomous Driving System.
• Manually drive program vehicles in accordance with program expectations.
• Navigate interstate and intrastate regulations and maintain ELDs and records.
• Assist with closed-course Torc Program Initiatives testing as a qualified IFTD.
• Participate in seminars and continuing education to update professional knowledge.
• Stay current on industry trends and regulations, maintain qualifications, and pursue continuous growth and improvement.
• Participate in annual Train-the-Trainer requalification with the IFTD Program Manager to maintain Trainer eligibility.
• Maintain IFTD training records in a central repository.
• Maintain training program processes and policies in the Torc document management system.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with a bonus component and stock options.
• 100% paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees.
• 401(k) plan with a 6% employer match.
• Flexible schedule and generous paid vacation, available immediately after the start date.
• Company-wide holiday office closures.
• AD&D and life insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level