Safety Driver Trainer/Auditor 2

Torc Robotics • Fort Worth, TX

2d • $101,500 - $121,800

About The Position

Torc is hiring a Safety Driver Trainer/Auditor 2 to support its Fleet Training & Compliance team. The role supports the implementation, maintenance, and delivery of comprehensive In-Vehicle Fallback Test Driver (IFTD) training programs, including orientations, skills training, incident response, emergency preparedness, and integration with testing programs. The position provides feedback to operations, program management, and safety teams to improve training and safety programs.

The role assists with IFTD monitoring and auditing, including use of Lytx in-cab event recorders, real-time monitoring, and in-person observation of driving behaviors. It conducts quarterly and annual requalification, maintains qualification and training records, provides individual coaching, and incorporates accident and incident learnings into communications and training. The trainer also maintains program processes and policies in Torc’s document management system and participates in annual Train-the-Trainer requalification.

The position also serves as a qualified IFTD for one to two shifts per week during software release testing, operates autonomous Class 8 trucks, and manually drives program vehicles as required. Duties include managing the Dynamic Driving Task of an Autonomous Driving System, maintaining ELDs and records, navigating inter- and intrastate regulations, participating in closed-course testing, and providing vehicle dynamics and performance feedback to system engineering. The role contributes to workplace safety, follows applicable regulations, and reports progress and improvement opportunities to the Program Manager.

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 operating in a wide range of weather conditions.
• CDL training or testing experience and ability to meet IFTD qualification requirements.
• More than three points on the MVR is listed as a qualification criterion in the posting.
• Five or more years providing safety training and safety initiatives.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local health and safety regulations, including OSHA, ANSI, DOT, FMCSA, and NHTSA; commercial trucking DOT regulations experience is required.
• Ability to multitask across technologies, including communications devices and vehicle status systems.
• Ability to work early morning, evening, weekend, and/or overnight shifts.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and ability to identify and act on safety improvement opportunities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and audio/visual equipment for training delivery.
• Professional communication skills, including developing correspondence and reports, creating and delivering presentations, and interacting effectively with diverse clientele.
• 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 to varied audiences.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Support implementation, maintenance, and delivery of IFTD training programs, including orientations, skills training, incident response, and emergency preparedness.
• Provide feedback to the operations manager, IFTD program manager, and safety teams to improve training programs.
• Assist with IFTD monitoring and auditing through Lytx in-cab event recorders, real-time monitoring, and in-person auditing of driving behaviors and practices.
• Conduct quarterly and annual IFTD requalification and annual reviews of the IFTD Training Program.
• Maintain currency and qualification records to track crew eligibility and schedule requalification.
• Provide individual coaching to IFTDs based on feedback and personal observations; use accident and incident summaries to inform coaching, communications, and training.
• Contribute to workplace safety, follow applicable OSHA and other regulations, and report 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 training records in a central repository.
• Serve as a fully qualified IFTD for one to two Fleet Operations shifts per week during software release testing, using in-cab experience to inform training and coaching.
• Drive and ensure the safe operation of autonomous Class 8 trucks and manually drive program vehicles in accordance with program expectations.
• Provide feedback to system engineering on vehicle dynamics and performance.
• Execute federal and program process requirements and manage the Dynamic Driving Task of an Autonomous Driving System.
• Maintain ELDs and records and navigate interstate and intrastate regulations.
• Assist with closed-course Torc Program Initiatives testing as a qualified IFTD.
• Participate in seminars and continuing education; stay current on industry trends and regulations and maintain qualifications.
• Participate in annual Train-the-Trainer requalification with the IFTD Program Manager.
• Maintain training program processes and policies in Torc’s 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 scheduling 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