Driver Trainer
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Job overview
Dot Foods is hiring a Driver Trainer. The Driver Trainer mentors and trains new drivers on Dot Foods/Dot Transportation processes and procedures, covering all driving, pickup, and delivery responsibilities. This role involves understanding and teaching safe equipment operation, coaching new drivers, tracking their progress, and providing feedback to both drivers and leadership. The trainer also delivers recurrent and subsequent training as needed.
Key focus areas include Mentor and train new drivers in DTI processes and procedures, Understand and train drivers in the safe operation of all equipment, and Coach others and help them be successful in the driving industry.
Successful candidates bring One Year Service With Dot Transportation, One Year Driving Experience, and Meet All Legal And Regulatory Requirements For Dti Truck Driver. Important skills include Coaching, Training, Safe Equipment Operation, Lean Thinking, and Interpersonal Skills. Preferred (not required): Paperwork Management, Hours Of Service Regulations, Idle Time Management, and Speed Management.
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Full job description
Dot Foods Inc. • Bear, DE, United States
A Driver Trainer provides mentoring and training for new drivers to learn the processes and procedures of Dot Foods/Dot Transportation pertaining to all driving, pickup, and delivery responsibilities.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
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Mentor and train new drivers in DTI processes and procedures
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Understand and train drivers in the safe operation of all equipment
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Desire to Coach others and want to help others be successful in the driving industry
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Attend Driver "Train the Trainer" courses
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Track progress of assigned new drivers and provide feedback to those drivers and transportation leadership
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Train drivers in need of recurrent and subsequent training as needed
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Applies lean thinking and tools to identify and eliminate waste in all areas of the position
YOU MUST HAVE
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Minimum of one year service with Dot Transportation, Inc.
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Minium of one year of driving experience
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Meet all legal and regulatory requirements for DTI truck driver
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Good interpersonal skills
YOU MAY ALSO HAVE
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An understanding of appropriate management of paperwork, hours of service regulations, idle time, speed, MPG, and overall safety requirements
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Mechanical experience
ROLE SPECIFICS
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Flexibility in working with the training schedule, and in changing driving assignments to meet training schedule needs.
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Attend training activities and offsite meetings. Must be able to travel independently without restriction by all modes of transportation, including car, plane, and train.
WHO WE ARE
Dot Foods makes products more accessible and affordable to the food industry. We add efficiency to the supply chain and build strong partnerships with distributors, suppliers, and operators. Our company was created on a foundation of respect and dependability. People who are open to input, ask questions, embrace diversity, and seek innovative solutions thrive here.
WHAT DOT CAN OFFER YOU
As a family-owned and -operated company since 1960, Dot Foods has created a strong family culture. We make everyone feel included and respected. In addition to an inclusive working environment, we will provide you with:
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Competitive compensation package, including bonuses for successful performance
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Extensive benefits including medical, dental, 401k, and profit-sharing
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Significant advancement opportunities
Safety: This position assumes responsibility for the workplace safety of self and co-workers, and for the safety conditions of the work locations, exercise and promotes safe behaviors and show unyielding support of programs, rules, and policies regarding safety.
EOE/AA Employer: Dot believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities. Dot will not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status or other basic classes protected by applicable federal, or state law provided they are qualified for employment or for existing positions.
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