DOT Compliance Driver Trainer

Coke Florida is looking for a DOT Compliance Driver Trainer based out of our Tampa location. We’re currently looking for Monday – Friday 7:00am to 3:30pm.

What You Will Do:

This position is responsible for the development of Coke Florida Driver Merchandisers who need additional driving skill training to perform their jobs effectively and safely. The role is also responsible for preparing individuals to attain their CDL Class A for a Driver Merchandiser position. The role requires using effective teaching skills; it also requires understanding and adhering to state and Federal DOT regulations and Coke Florida Safety policies. This role is responsible for teaching both classroom theory and behind-the-wheel training curriculum.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Responsible for maintaining accurate and timely records in compliance with FMCSA guidelines

Prepare weekly reports of driving behavior

Schedule and perform ride-a-long to observe and coach changes in driving behavior

Attend driver graduation at truck driving school(s)

Excellent facilitation skills (traditional and virtual)

Provides coaching, teaching and feedback to new and current drivers

Performs random gate checks and driver audits.

Manages, coordinates, and implements vehicle accident prevention strategies

Ability to communicate and work with all levels of an organization

Performs other duties of a similar nature as may be required

For this role, you will need:

Ability to frequently use electronic devices for day-to-day business (order confirmation, instant messaging, texting)

Bending/Squatting: Frequently (lifting and placing product from the truck to the ground or from pallets to shelf

Able to be certified on manual and powered pallet jacks (includes hand trucks)

High School Diploma or GED preferred, and a minimum of 5-years work experience.

Must be 21 years of age and legally eligible to work in the United States

Extensive knowledge of CDL, DOT regulations at state and federal levels

Have a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and a clean driving record within MVR guidelines required. CDL license needs to cover both automatic and manual vehicles

Local delivery experience preferred

Prior experience with commercial driving required

Ability to operate a manual or powered pallet jack

Ability to work with limited supervision

Ability to work a flexible schedule

Travel required ~50% - varies by territory

Physical Abilities:

Ability to repetitively lift, carry, and position objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance.

Ability to repetitively push and pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance while kneeling; squatting; reaching above the head; reaching at the waist; reaching below the knees; and bending at the knees.

Ability to repetitively push and pull manual transport equipment (for example, pallet jack, hand truck) containing product loads a minimum of 100 yards without assistance.

Ability to repetitively grasp and manipulate objects of varying size and weight requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.

Ability to exert oneself physically over sustained periods of time to complete job activities.

Ability to read information in small, medium, and large print.

Ability to stand a minimum of 6 hours during the workday.

Ability to walk a minimum of 4 miles during the workday.

Frequently work in a hot/humid outdoor environment