Travel Driver Trainer

About the Role

As a Driver Trainer (and Coach), you will play a crucial role in navigating the daily complexities of auto transport. Your responsibilities will be dynamic, adapting to evolving challenges. A primary focus will be to ensure drivers are proficient in Carvana policies, safe driving practices, and efficient vehicle loading. When not conducting formal training sessions, you will be responsible for ongoing education and evaluations of our current drivers. The ideal candidate will be passionate about helping others, highly motivated, enthusiastic, and possess the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.

This job position is designated as a safety-sensitive position.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing a world class onboarding experience to newest Vehicle Transporters at Carvana
• Serve as the primary trainer, getting new hires up to speed over a 2-week training period on how to effectively maneuver, maintain, and operate car trailers and other logistics equipment
• Teach new hires how to safely load vehicles onto a 9 car hauler, keeping customer vehicles free of damage
• Comfortable with classroom training as well as hands-on training
• Ability to be coach, mentor, and provide feedback to new hires
• Draw upon a wide variety of techniques to ensure knowledge transfer and skill development
• Use skills matrix and evaluation checklists/assessments or similar tools
• Collaborate with multiple Logistics Managers to ensure a smooth transition from training to on-the-job
• Support with other projects as needed
• Travel is required 50% of the time, however business needs could dictate more travel

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is desirable
• System and on the job training experience preferred
• CDL class A and clean driving record
• Smith Systems training and/or certification preferred or willing to be certified
• Bend, kneel, twist, squat, stand and climb as required to secure load
• 21+ years old
• Ability to speak, read and write English
• Proficient with word, spreadsheets, systems
• Have more than two years of CDL driving experience, vehicle hauling experience preferred
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively
• Maintain a DOT Medical card
• Ability to develop individuals and teams for organizational success

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds independently; a majority of lifting from knee to shoulder heights; other lifting required from various levels
• Must be able to carry and transport up to 60 pounds up to 20 feet
• Requires standing for extended periods of time with frequent stretching, reaching, walking and stooping, pushing and/or pulling in an environment that may be cold, hot, noisy, and wet and may have fumes or odors due to vehicle maintenance

Pay

Full-Time Salary Position $75,000 - 80,000 annually

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• 401K with company match
• Access to opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge with others across the organization
• Company culture of promotions from within, with a start-up atmosphere allowing for varied and rapid career development