Driver Trainer - Airdrie, Canada - XTL Transport, Logistics, Distribution

XTL Transport, Logistics, Distribution

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Airdrie, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Are you a Driver Trainer with a passion for Safety?

GREAT We are looking for you to join our amazing team in Airdrie

Requirements:

Minimum 5 years of commercial vehicle driving experience;
Be part of the mentor team
Valid AZ license;
Bilingual (required for Quebecbased positions);
Strong knowledge of safety and compliance in transportation;
Proven ability to instruct/teach/facilitate in a classroom setting and deliver training programs;
Ability to work with technical tools such Elogs and compliance App's
Hours of Service / Fatigue prevention
Dangerous Goods
Defensive Driving
WHMIS/Health & Safety

Responsibilities:

Log Auditing
Commence each day addressing E-Log conflicts, unidentified logs and uncertified logs. Take corrective action with drivers to prevent being in violation of the regulations. Document all training and corrective action.
Investigate Telematic data
Review all telematic data for at risk behaviour. Take corrective action with drivers. Document all training and corrective action.
Create Safety trends for drivers using bendex data, coach/address poor performing drivers
HOS/Speedguage/MPG violations/ reporting
Review Safety Direct, Trend and Analyze
Provide remedial training to drivers
Circle Check & Driver Road Skill Testing
Prepare a planned route that tests all the skills and elements of safe driving and professional behaviour.
Conduct a thorough evaluation of drivers circle check and driving skills documented
Provide coaching on any areas that need attention and have driver sign off
Orientation & Mentor Program
Conduct newhire safety & orientation training; including all safety and compliances policies and procedures
Conduct Road tests
Maintain and update the Driver Handbook and relevant safety & compliance sections
Track training via AS400 and ensure certificate issuance
Manage Driver supplies/inventory and records of receipt
Train Mentors
Coordinate Mentor assignments with Operations
Participate in Mentor Meeting
Enter mentor pay
30 / 60 / 90 + Annual Review

Blitz Audits

Monitor drivers performance and provide coaching / corrective action
Document progress at time of review
Conduct yard "blitz's" to promote compliance awareness concerning: CT-PAT, Pre/Post Inspections/Log Book /3 point hand hold
Elevate to management any performance that is not responding to coaching / corrective actions
Prevention / Retention / Continuous Improvement
Participate in resolving system issues (PeopleNet / Mir2Mir / Speed Gauge)
Participate in the development of training materials for new initiatives, equipment or regulations
Collaborate with other div. on methods to keep training fresh and relevant
Maintain & promote training schedule including "open classes" that are available to divers looking to refresh skills
Proactively inspect, road test and followup on all unseated trucks to ensure they are in proper order
Participate in the monthly production of Driver Newsletter or bulletins
Participate in Driver Safety meetings and proactive training initiatives
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives (quality, risk reduction, prevention)
Coordinate with counter terminals in an effort to ensure driver handbooks are uptodate and accurate
Coordinate and organize 6 safety blitzes per year
Accidents and Health and Safety Program
On call to assist in responding to Accidents
Participate (as required) during accident investigations
Interview drivers for root cause and with the assistance of HR, prescribe corrective action
Ensure accidents are reported to management asap, have driver fill out accident report, send to Management and add report to DC
Work with Director of Safety to determine if there is any course of action required for the driver, any training needed etc...
Document all training and corrective action...
Responsible for the overall Health and Safety Program
Oversee and chair the Safety Committee for assigned terminal
Appoint and direct the safety committee members. Ensure inspections and incident reviews focus on claim prevention particularly in areas that we've experienced injury or incidents of concern
Lead the Health and Safety Meetings
Responsible for OH&S compliance
Responsible for Meeting Minutes and to follow up on items that arise from the meetings
Elevate issues of concern

Skills & Abilities

Key competencies for this position include:

Team player with an ability to take initiative and identify and/or recommend process/service improvements to management;
Sense of accountability and responsibility;
Ability to be flexible in adjusting to changing work priorities;
Ability to lead, coach and motivate;
Ability to adhere to all corporate policies and act as an advocate concerning these policies;
Proven time management skills;
Ability to maximize a positive XTL work experience for drivers;

Working for XTL is: