As an In-House Driver Trainer, you will prepare and conduct training programs for current Dot Transportation, Inc. drivers and newly hired drivers and assist with the Driver Training Program at all locations.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Assigns new drivers to driver trainers and monitors the progress of new drivers in coordination with local Transportation management.
• Conducts recurrent accident training & Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Hours of Service training.
• Maintains driver training curriculum and develops course materials and evaluation testing.
• Assists with pre-hire road trip evaluations.
• Coordinates/conducts all OSHA required driver power equipment training and certifications for compliance.
• Assists with job fairs, recruiting programs, and safety awareness in the Community

YOU MUST HAVE

• Class A CDL with hazardous endorsement or willingness to obtain within 6 months
• A safe driving record
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office programs
• Strong planning and organizational skills

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE

• Effective presentation skills
• Professional training, teaching or instructing experience

ROLE SPECIFICS

• Travel – Occasional overnight travel to internal events and trainings. Must have ability to travel independently as needed, without restriction by all modes of transportation, including car, plane, or train.

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:

• Salary Grade 14
• Competitive compensation package, including bonuses for successful performance
• Extensive benefits including medical, dental, 401k, and profit-sharing
• Significant advancement opportunities

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.

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.

Education

• High School or better

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)