Job Description

Location: Bear, DE

Department: Dot Transportation, Inc. (DTI)

Reports To: Transportation Manager

Salary Range: $65,076 - $97,613 annually, plus bonus opportunity

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.
• Applies lean thinking and tools to identify and eliminate waste in all areas of the position.

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.

WHO WE ARE

Dot Foods, a pioneer in the food industry supply chain, created Dot Transportation, Inc. (DTI) in 1994 to transport product. Our fleet has since grown to over 1,800 trucks, all maintained by our own team of trained mechanics. As we’ve grown, we haven’t lost sight of caring for our best-in-class ­drivers. We’ve had zero layoffs in our company’s history and continue to make our benefits more competitive.

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:

• Competitive compensation package, including bonuses for successful performance
• Extensive benefits including medical, dental, 401k, and profit-sharing
• 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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