Driver Trainer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Oregon, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Provide leadership in the training, development, and evaluation of essential driving personnel.

• Ensure the safety of vehicles, operational efficiency, and outstanding customer service.

• Travel to Sunstate locations for assessments and hands-on training.

• Suggest improvements to and support the Driver development program.

• Uphold quality service by implementing and maintaining Sunstate standards and best practices.

• Foster a collaborative environment focused on teamwork and exceptional customer service.

• Work closely with local management to evaluate driving skills, coach Drivers, and establish performance objectives.

• Temporarily assist at assigned branch locations when additional support is required.

• Keep performance assessment documentation up to date.

• Support local management in training, evaluations, mentoring, and follow-up processes.

• Review and maintain training manuals and training materials.

• Facilitate and assist in the implementation and enforcement of the safety training program.

• Communicate and ensure compliance with Federal DOT and state/local regulations.

• Develop and empower employees to make informed business decisions.

• Support drivers in obtaining various types of commercial driver licenses.

• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience as a professional Sunstate Driver.

• Strong understanding of and commitment to Sunstate’s safety culture.

• Proven positive safety record.

• Familiarity with DriveCam and the coaching process.

• Completion of a professional Driving Course.

• Strong driving history and knowledge of defensive driving techniques.

• Highly skilled and knowledgeable in operating a variety of vehicles is preferred.

• Travel by ground and air to Sunstate locations and/or educational seminars is required.

• Exceptional coaching and interpersonal skills.

• Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication abilities.

• Knowledgeable and proficient in CDL Driver-related processes and procedures.

• Strong organizational and time management capabilities.

• Ability to multitask, work with urgency, assimilate new information, and resolve issues.

• Capability to monitor and assess Driver/Customer interactions and provide constructive feedback on performance.

• Understanding of traffic laws, safe driving practices, Federal DOT regulations, and state/local regulations.

• Professional appearance and demeanor.

• Reliable and punctual.

• Valid driver’s license and CDL required.

• Proficiency in English is mandatory; Spanish is preferred.

• Physical ability to walk, stand, stoop, bend, and lift up to 90 pounds.

• Required to hold a Class A Driver's License.

🏝️ Benefits

• Company truck, cell phone, and laptop provided.

• Annual bonus.

• 401K matching.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Work boot allowance.

• Access to rent any of our equipment at no cost.

• “My Holiday” benefit allows you to celebrate any holiday without using personal time.

• Baby bonding leave.

• Discounts on movie tickets and cell phone bills.

• Opportunities for internal career development and advancement.