Flatbed Safety Training Instructor & Equipment Control

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JOB INFORMATION

Job Title:

Flatbed Safety Training Instructor & Equipment Control

Job ID #

J0920

Job Family:

Professional

Reports To Position:

Senior Leadership

FLSA

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Instruct professional truck drivers defensive techniques, proper documentation, and proper equipment usage. Assign flatbed equipment to drivers and ensure equipment is available to drivers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Instruct lead and organize Flatbed training course for experienced drivers.

Recruit experienced drivers who are interested in transitioning from van to flatbed.

Determine qualifications of drivers interested in Flatbed and coordinate required training.

Instruct National Safety Council Defensive Driving Course, HAZMAT related content, and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations Section 395 regulations for Professional Truck Drivers.

Assist in the issuing of equipment to all newly assigned trucks and ensure truck is stocked with flatbed equipment and issued to drivers.

Assist in reclaiming all equipment from turned in trucks; record disposition of equipment and charge drivers back for any damaged or lost equipment.

Maintain monthly inventory; create and submit inventory lists.

Teach tie-down flat-bed courses and administer written and practical exams and prepare performance reports to evaluate driver's performance.

Train drivers on completion of paper work. Schedule classes based on classroom and equipment availability.

Promote good relations with drivers through coaching and supporting drivers on how to find the best solutions to work through flatbed securement problems.

Participate in meetings, seminars and training sessions to obtain information useful to training; integrate information into the training program.

Conduct weekly flatbed recruiting seminar during driver orientation.

Evaluate training program and  propose enhancements and develop further training as needed.

May conduct auto-haul training.

Proactively work to assist others in achieving the organization's objectives.

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

6+months flat-bed securement experience required.

2+years transportation experience required.

Must possess full working knowledge of all flat-bed equipment and tie down procedures.

Must possess strong communication skills.

Must be able to conduct classroom instruction.

Must have good problem solving skills.

IF LAREDO LOCATION:  Must be bilingual in English and Spanish, written and verbal, to ensure proper communication.

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.  The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws.  The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.