Driver Trainer

Location: Bullhead City, AZ

Department: Dot Transportation, Inc. (DTI)

Reports To: Director of Transportation

WHAT YOU'LL DO

A Driver Trainer provides 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.

• 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

• Must be currently employed by Dot Foods or Dot Transportation, Inc.
• Minimum of one year of service with Dot Transportation, Inc.
  
  
• Minimum of one year of driving experience
  
• Meet all legal and regulatory requirements for a DTI truck driver
  
• Good interpersonal skills
  

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 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.

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.