DRIVER IMPROVEMENT COORDINATOR I

Position Information

The Honolulu Board of Water Supply is hiring a Driver Improvement Coordinator I at the Manana Corporation Yard. This position develops, coordinates, and implements a departmental fleet safety program.

About the Role

This position leads the CDL training and certification program for all BWS drivers, manages the CDL compliance system, administers alcohol and drug testing programs, investigates vehicle accidents, and assists in establishing policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead the CDL training and certification program for all BWS drivers, including classroom, road test, and license upgrades (Class A & B).
• Manage the CDL compliance system, including driver qualification files, training records, and reporting to meet federal, state, and City requirements.
• Administer alcohol and drug testing programs for CDL drivers, including follow-ups, coordination with medical review officers, and confidential recordkeeping.
• Investigate vehicle accidents, prepare findings, and recommend corrective actions as a member of the Accident Review Committee.

Requirements

• Education Requirement: Equivalent to graduation from high school.
• Experience Requirement: Three (3) years of experience in driver training and/or accident prevention activities, or other related activities involving instructing, advising on, or evaluating motor vehicle operator performance, including or supplemented by some investigational experience.
• Licenses/Certifications Required: Valid Hawaii State commercial driver's license (CDL) Class A, Current State Department of Transportation (DOT) medical examination certificate, CDL endorsement "N".

Qualifications

At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment. Understanding of and experience in interpreting and applying traffic laws, CDL rules, and safety regulations governing heavy trucks and commercial motor vehicles is required. Ability to safely operate and evaluate cars, trucks, and equipment while identifying driving risks and unsafe practices is necessary. Recognizing how vehicle systems work and detecting mechanical or operational defects that affect safety is important. Planning, conducting, and evaluating driver training and safety improvement programs for individuals and groups is required. Properly investigating vehicle accidents, determining causes, documenting findings, and recommending corrective actions is essential.

Skills

• Understanding of and experience in interpreting and applying traffic laws, CDL rules, and safety regulations governing heavy trucks and commercial motor vehicles.
• Ability to safely operate and evaluate cars, trucks, and equipment while identifying driving risks and unsafe practices.
• Ability to recognize how vehicle systems work and detect mechanical or operational defects that affect safety.
• Ability to plan, conduct, and evaluate driver training and safety improvement programs for individuals and groups.
• Ability to properly investigate vehicle accidents, determine causes, document findings, and recommend corrective actions.

Benefits

Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more!

Pay

Actual salary will be commensurate with applicable experience, pending approval.

Schedule

Not specified.

Benefits

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Application

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