Trainer Lead

Founded in 1906, over the last 110+ years' CEMEX has grown into a global building materials company that provides high quality products and reliable service to customers and communities throughout the Americas, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Here at CEMEX we offer our employees competitive wages, career growth, excellent benefits including health, dental & vision plans, vacation or paid time off, employee assistance program and retirement plan options, along with over a century of stability to build your next career on! To learn more about our company culture and why you should join us, visit us at www.cemexusa.com/careers. For direct access to CEMEX Career Opportunities, visit us at https://jobs.cemex.com/.

Responsible for the ultimate sign-off of safety, operation, defensive driving, and other duties related to the Ready Mix and Aggregate Transportation for newly hired and existing drivers

• Manage Driver Training Program in collaboration with Safety and Line Management
• Ensure effective driver orientation
• Supervise and monitor assigned driver trainers to ensure proper and consistent performance of duties
• Schedule and assign work; Coordinate and plan for daily instruction, insuring proper utilization of Driver Trainers, equipment, and prospective trainees
• Set up monthly/quarterly Driver Trainer meetings to cover information and coordinate activity with all trainers throughout the Division
• Conduct safe driving and safe working methods and procedures training programs as specifically required by CEMEX Driving Essentials
• Track new hire releases and schedule ride-alongs at 1 month and again at 6 months. Obtain and provide feedback
• Work with the Operations and Safety teams to suggest and implement new best practices within an area
• Evaluate trainees daily, make formal evaluations on a regular schedule by utilizing appropriate academic and skills tests
• Maintain accurate trainee attendance records
• Maintain accurate trainee progress records and evaluation forms
• Discuss evaluation with driver trainers and affected line managers
• Present instruction in a professional, timely and accurate manner consistent with CEMEX Truck Driver Training policies and programs
• Ensure all instructional materials are appropriate for program taught and relay recommendations for change to immediate supervisor
• Serve as a "Role Model" to all drivers as to dress code, conduct and positive attitude

• Five-year ready mix or eight-year tractor-trailer over-the-road driving experience
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations relating to the trucking industry
• Positive instructional experience and established leadership skills
• Ability to project and maintain a positive and professional image through participation in staff meetings, in-service education, and selected professional growth meetings, training and activities
• Ability to confer and work cooperatively with co-workers
• Must uphold the policies and procedures of CEMEX
• Ability to help institute new best Driving and Safety practices and policies with a team
• Ability to manage a team (3-5 people)
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  High school diploma or G.E.D. required; college degree preferred

  
  
• Class A or B CDL with Tank Endorsements (if required) for the hiring state
• Smith System Instructor Certified at time of hire.
• NRMCA CDP or NSC Defensive Driving course
• CEMEX Certified Train the Trainer course acquired within 6 months of accepting Core Driver Trainer Position
• ACI Field Technician Level 1 within 1 year of accepting the Core Driver Trainer position

• Knowledge of effective teaching concepts. Ability to counsel and instruct drivers in a professional manner
• Knowledge of state and federal DOT regulations relating to ready mix, aggregates and construction materials transportation.
• Proficient in skills required to safely operate ready mix trucks, tractor-trailer (Aggregate Transport) and other diesel-powered Class A & B commercial vehicles
• Ability to prioritize workload and maintain organized records
• Ability to thoroughly assess an employee's ability to safely operate all aspects of ready mix trucks, tractor-trailers (Aggregate Transport) and other diesel powered Class A & B commercial vehicles
• Ability to utilize computer in daily operations
• Ability to meet and confer with individuals and groups concerning a variety of subjects including confidential matters.
• Ability to read and comprehend varied and extensive written documents, regulations and DOT and Safety reference material.
• Ability to delegate and follow up with driver trainers on individual assignments
• Work well under pressure and take initiative
• Must maintain regular attendance following a designated work schedule
• Must be able to work extended hours and additional days/evenings/weekends as required by responsibilities
• Must be able to attend and participate in meetings/conferences as scheduled within CEMEX and Industry Organizations
• Must be mature, tactful, and responsible to carry out training assignments to completion
• Bilingual, English and Spanish (Preferred)

• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Able to meet stringent deadlines requiring concentrated effort and extended work schedule
• Must work on a variety of projects at the same time.
• Must be able to deal with unexpected issues as they arise and circumstances which can create high stress

• Must meet all requirements under FMCSR Part 391 - Qualifications of Drivers, as well as Part 382 - Controlled substances and Alcohol Use & Testing
• Able to safely perform lifting, handling and carrying of mixer chutes, training materials (i.e. manuals, binders) and equipment utilized in the instruction of commercial vehicle drivers

CEMEX is an EEO/AA (equal opportunity/affirmative action) institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by under federal, state or local law in the programs or activities which it operates.

CEMEX will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all local, state and federal laws.

CEMEX is an E-Verify participating employer.

Arizona Smoke-Free Act. CEMEX complies with the State of Arizona's Smoke-Free Act (Arizona Revised Statutes * 36-601.01). Smoking and/or the use of tobacco or related products is prohibited in and on CEMEX property as well as any building and/or vehicle owned or leased by CEMEX.

CEMEX offers both competitive pay and benefits. Benefits applicable to this position may include, but are not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, and Holiday Pay, as well as a comprehensive wellness program to help keep employees and their families healthy and well. You can learn more about CEMEX Benefits by visiting the CEMEX USA Benefits and Well-Being page. (https://www.cemexusa.com/careers/life-at-cemex/benefits-well-being).

CEMEX es una institucio n EEO/AA (igualdad de oportunidad/accio n afirmativa) y no discrimina en base al sexo, edad, raza, color, religion, discapacidad fisica o mental, credo, origen nacional, estatus veterano, orientacio n sexual, infomacio n genetica, identidad de genero, o expresio n de genero en los programas o actividades los cuales opera.