Vehicle Transporter Travel Trainer

Carvana • Manville, NJ

12d • $75,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The Vehicle Transporter Travel Trainer (Driver Trainer and Coach) provides onboarding, training, coaching, and ongoing evaluation for Carvana Vehicle Transporters. The trainer teaches new hires how to maneuver, maintain, and operate car trailers and other logistics equipment, and how to load vehicles safely onto a 9-car hauler without damaging customer vehicles. Training includes both classroom and hands-on instruction and typically takes place over a two-week period.

The role also supports continuing education and assessments for current drivers, works with Logistics Managers to support a smooth transition from training to on-the-job work, and assists with other projects as needed. Travel is required 50% of the time, with potentially more travel depending on business needs. This is a safety-sensitive position.

Requirements

• CDL Class A and a clean driving record.
• More than two years of CDL driving experience.
• Maintain a DOT Medical card.
• At least 21 years old.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English.
• Proficient with Word, spreadsheets, and systems.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
• Ability to develop individuals and teams for organizational success.
• Ability to bend, kneel, twist, squat, stand, and climb as required to secure loads.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds independently and carry and transport up to 60 pounds up to 20 feet.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and frequently stretch, reach, walk, stoop, push, and/or pull.
• Ability to work in environments that may be cold, hot, noisy, or wet and may have vehicle-maintenance fumes or odors.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent is desirable.
• System and on-the-job training experience preferred.
• Smith Systems training and/or certification preferred, or willingness to become certified.
• Vehicle hauling experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide a world-class onboarding experience to new Vehicle Transporters.
• Train new hires over a two-week period to maneuver, maintain, and operate car trailers and other logistics equipment.
• Teach new hires to safely load vehicles onto a 9-car hauler while preventing damage to customer vehicles.
• Conduct classroom and hands-on training.
• Coach and mentor new hires and provide feedback.
• Use varied training techniques to support knowledge transfer and skill development.
• Use skills matrices, evaluation checklists, assessments, or similar tools.
• Provide ongoing education and evaluations for current drivers.
• Collaborate with multiple Logistics Managers to support a smooth transition from training to on-the-job work.
• Support other projects as needed.
• Travel for work, typically 50% of the time, with additional travel possible depending on business needs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Access to opportunities to expand skills and share knowledge across the organization.
• Promotion-from-within culture and opportunities for varied and rapid career development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED