Professional Driver Trainer

Professional Driver Trainer

A Professional Driver Trainer (PDT) promotes C&S values while teaching how to safely operate a commercial motor vehicle and elevate the customer experience through the delivery process. A PDT serves as the primary peer mentor of new hire associates who are becoming familiar with their role. Through training, mentoring, and regular discussion with management, a PDT will enable the C&S Family of Companies to become an employer of choice for professional drivers. The PDT will play a pivotal role in influencing the retention of newly hired associates, the safety of the fleet, and the overall customer experience.

Demonstrate, explain, and teach best practices that relate to safe driving of a tractor / trailer and delivering to our customers, including but not limited to : how a tractor and trailer operate, how to perform safety checks, proper load / unload procedures, ELD protocol, and what to do in the case of an emergency. The trainer may complete this activity at their domicile or travel to another location within the C&S network. When there are no training assignments, a PDT will elevate the customer experience while completing store delivery assignments. Serve as a peer mentor through maintaining regular communication with newly hired associates that lasts beyond the initial training program. Find success with ensuring forming relationships and ensuring questions and / or concerns are answered. Maintain regular communication with management to provide comprehensive status on new hire progress, share ideas for improvement, voice concerns, and help develop solutions. Conduct targeted training sessions in a one on one or group setting. A PDT will also represent C&S in external settings (career fair, Trucking Association meetings, etc.). Assist with re-training associated with safety policy violations and / or routine refresher training. Complete ride-a-longs to evaluate driver performance and procedures. Miscellaneous duties as assigned by management, including but not limited to : evaluation of new store locations, participation in driver committees, process development, customer requests, etc. Travel Required : Yes.

Environment : Store : Grocery Warehouse (50F to 90F), Store : Perishable Warehouse (28F to 60F), Office : Office Temperature (65F to 75F).

Skills : Specialized Knowledge : Knowledge of DOT Regulations, Class A CDL, CSA BASICs and other DOT compliance issues of a commercial vehicle operation. Special Skills : Effective Communicator, Organized. Physical abilities : Ability to comprehend and develop working knowledge of company operations, dispatch procedures, maintenance programs, policies, products / commodities and customers. Customer service obsessed. Preventable Collision and Injury Free for the last 3 years : Familiarity with the vehicle and asset types company drivers will operate. Formal defensive driver training certification.

Years Of Experience : 2-5 : Driving experience with a Class A CDL.

Qualifications : High School Diploma - General Studies.

Shift : 1st Shift (United States of America).

Company : C&S Wholesale Services, LLC.

About Our Company : C&S Wholesale Services is one of many companies within the C&S Family of Companies, the largest wholesale grocery supply company in the U.S. and the industry leader in supply chain innovation. At C&S, We Select the Best & those with the motivation, pride, and drive to succeed in our fast-paced world. Working Safely is a Condition for Employment with C&S Wholesale Services, Inc. C&S Wholesale Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. The Company provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.