As a Driver Trainer, you will provide mentoring and training for new drivers to learn the processes and procedures of Dot Foods / Dot Transportation pertaining to all driving, pickup, and delivery responsibilities.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Mentor and train new drivers in DTI processes and procedures
- Understand and train drivers in the safe operation of all equipment
- Desire to Coach others and want to help others be successful in the driving industry
- Attend Driver “Train the Trainer” courses
- Track progress of assigned new drivers and provide feedback to those drivers and transportation leadership
- Train drivers in need of recurrent and subsequent training as needed
- Assist with testing equipment, systems, and processes as needed
- Applies lean thinking and tools to identify and eliminate waste in all areas of the position
YOU MUST HAVE
- Minimum of one year of service with Dot Transportation, Inc.
- No current steps of discipline
- Minimum of one year of driving experience
- Meet all legal and regulatory requirements for a DTI truck driver
- Good interpersonal skills
- Must be currently employed by Dot Foods or Dot Transportation, Inc
YOU MAY ALSO HAVE
- An understanding of appropriate management of paperwork, hours of service regulations, idle time, speed, MPG, and overall safety requirements
- Mechanical experience
ROLE SPECIFICS
- Flexibility in working with the training schedule, and in changing driving assignments to meet training schedule needs.
- Attend training activities and offsite meetings. Must be able to travel independently 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.
