FULL-TIME DRIVER TRAINER - WILLMAR, MN

About the role

West Central Sanitation is seeking a Driver Trainer to provide quality training to newly hired licensed Commercial Drivers, Drivers earning their CDL, Drivers advancing their CDL, and continuing education and retraining following federal, state, DOT, FMCSA, and WCS safety compliance guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Manage driver/laborer training and performance.
• Maintain schedules and manage daily route tasks for new and established drivers requiring additional training.
• Assist in leading operations and supervising day-to-day collection activities across multiple lines of business (rear load, front load, commercial, residential, industrial roll-off, semi and/or container delivery and pick-up) in a geographically dispersed area.
• Observe work environments for compliance with safety guidelines, suggest best practices for productivity, and propose resolutions for route issues.
• Serve as an example of West Central Sanitation’s “Good Neighbor” service and standards to coworkers, the public, industry partners, and customers.
• Motivate the team to grow and succeed while keeping drivers and customers satisfied.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 21 years of age.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Successfully complete and pass applicable pre-employment background check, driving record review, and drug screening.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements and demands of the position.
• Reliable commute to the designated work location.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 18 months or more of relevant work experience in transportation, driving, or logistics is preferred.
• 5 years of management experience supervising 10+ employees in labor or commercial driving is preferred.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered adequate.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to absorb, present, and relay provided information and processes that facilitate engaged learning.
• Ability to instruct and communicate clearly, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to definitively communicate objectives, monitor training progress, and evaluate achievement.
• Strong focus on safety, especially when teaching and training others.
• Good judgment of others' talents during training and developing high-performing employees.
• Ability to provide progress reports and feedback/improvements regarding training and materials.
• Ability to maintain and update accurate records of required and completed training.
• Collaborate as a team leader with the propensity for patience and the ability to build teams.
• Strong work ethic and people skills.
• Ability to prepare materials, vehicles, locations, and the actual range for driver training.
• Exceptional driving and behind-the-wheel training skills.
• Proven ability to direct and manage 10–12 subordinates.
• Ability to navigate and mediate stressful situations.
• Process-focused and results-oriented when setting and pursuing ambitious goals.
• Strong commitment to organizational success.
• Ability to marshal resources to accomplish goals and objectives.
• Strong logistical problem-solving abilities.
• Creative thinking to challenge conventional solutions, utilizing flexibility and professionalism.
• Ethical behavior that conforms to West Central Sanitation’s Good Neighbor standard and serves as an example to their direct reports.
• CDL is preferred but not required (WCS may provide training to interested candidates).
• Ability to drive safely, operate large, heavy-duty vehicles, learn new processes and CDL requirements.
• Ability to work a consistent work schedule; punctuality is required.
• Ability to operate a computer/tablet and basic computer programs (e.g., MS Office products).

Required Certificates, Licenses, or Registrations

• Current Class D Minnesota Driver’s License.
• Current Class A or Class B Minnesota Commercial Driver’s License, including air brakes, no restrictions (WCS may provide the means to become licensed to qualified candidates).
• Current, valid DOT Health Card (MEC).

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Team of approximately 10 drivers in training.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance and AD&D, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity.
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Profit Sharing and 401(k) with generous company match upon eligibility.
• Paid Time Off and eligibility for six paid Holidays each year.