Field Training & Safety Specialist - DOT

If you are dedicated to excellence, driven by growth, and seeking a position where your skills and expertise will be valued, we invite you to join our team to train and coach commercial drivers as a DOT Field Training & Safety Specialist (Posted as a CDL Driver Trainer).Job DescriptionThe Field Training & Safety Specialist is responsible for delivering driver onboarding, ELDT alignment, function-specific truck and bulk plant tank operations, and HOS/DVIR coaching. This position conducts ride-alongs, road tests, and remedial training to ensure compliance, safety, and operational excellence across the northern California region.ResponsibilitiesExecute training matrix: General Awareness, Function-Specific (49 CFR 177), Safety, Security Awareness, ELD training and monitoring, terminal rack procedures.Conduct initial road tests; skills checks for pre-trip/en-route inspections, placarding, documentation, rack and bulk plant loading/unloading (bonding/grounding, vapor recovery), surge/rollover prevention.Assign LMS online training modules, ELD exceptions, camera events, policy refreshers.Validate training certificates and maintain expirables dashboard.Lead local bulk plant fuel loading equipment training; lead terminal talks and support drills and incident investigations.Conduct and administer safety trainingsEducation and Required/Preferred ExperienceKnowledge of DOT, FMCSA, CVSA, OSHA, and hazardous materials regulations. Effective trainer and coach with hands-on field experience. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities. Promotes a culture of safety and compliance through leadership and teamwork. Adaptable to changing regulations and operational needs. High school diploma or general education degree (GED); plus, 5 years of related experience, preferably in the petroleum industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience.CDL-A X, HM Endorsements5+ years of tanker/hazmat or driver experience; adult-learning capability. HAZWOPERExperience with training in the transportation industry. Experience with the National Incident Reporting System. ScheduleMonday through FridayIn-personTravel to various company terminals Weekends as neededOvertime available PayHoliday PayVacation Pay BenefitsRetirement Plan (401k) / MatchingHealth InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceLife and AD&D – Employer PaidVoluntary Life and AD&DLong-Term Disability (LTD)– Employer PaidEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) – Employer PaidFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA)Dependent Care (FSA)Pet InsuranceThis is an At-Will employment opportunity. We are an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected category federal and state law.