DFW Safety Trainer, CDL

DFW Safety Trainer, CDL

Position Overview:The DFW Safety Trainer for Shuttle Buses is a crucial team member dedicated to fostering and maintaining a safety-first culture within shuttle operations at DFW Airport. Reporting directly to the Assistant Safety Manager, this role involves designing and executing comprehensive safety training programs, conducting driver evaluations, and ensuring compliance with all relevant local, state, and federal regulations. The Safety Trainer collaborates closely with the Operations and other leadership team members, with an emphasis on supporting afternoon, evening, overnight and weekend operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Mission Alignment:Ensure all employees understand and adhere to the company's mission, values, and safety practices.

• Training Delivery:Facilitate classroom and field training sessions for new hires, emphasizing job responsibilities and safety protocols.

• Road Readiness Evaluation:Assess new hires' road readiness using criteria established by the Safety Manager.

• Monthly Safety Meetings:Assist in planning and conducting monthly safety training sessions for shuttle operations staff.

• Behind-the-Wheel Training:Provide hands-on driving training to ensure employees are operationally competent and safety-focused.

• Driver Evaluations:Perform routine driver evaluations as directed by the Safety Manager, focusing on performance and adherence to safety standards.

• Feedback and Recommendations:Offer actionable feedback and recommendations to the Safety Manager based on evaluations and field observations.

• Documentation Compliance:Accurately complete and maintain all required documentation to meet regulatory standards.

• DOT Compliance:Support efforts to maintain compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.

• Driver DOT Files:Assist in the preparation and upkeep of driver DOT files to ensure regulatory compliance.

• Safety Concerns and Hazards:Identify and report potential safety risks or hazards encountered during field operations, working proactively to mitigate them.

• Policy Improvement:Contribute to the refinement of safety policies and procedures to enhance the safety culture.

• Safety Training Program Development:Collaborate on the development and enhancement of the DFW safety training program.

• Safety Incentive Program:Assist in creating and implementing safety incentive programs to encourage employee engagement in safety initiatives.

• Other Duties:Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Safety Manager or Shuttle Operations leadership.

Requirements:

• Licensing:Valid CDL license with air brake and passenger endorsements.

• Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years in commercial transportation.

• Minimum of two (2) years in a supervisory role within commercial transportation.

• Regulatory Knowledge:

• Familiarity with DOT rules and regulations.

• Understanding of ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) regulations.

• Technical Skills:Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Extended Experience:

• Five (5) years in commercial transportation.

• Three (3) years in a supervisory role within commercial transportation.

• Operational Experience:

• Experience in shuttle operations required.

• Experience in an airport environment.

• Familiarity with telematics systems.

Physical Demands:

- Willingness to work in the elements - heat, wind, snow, rain, etc.

- Ability to lift, push, and pull at least 50 pounds.

- Ability to stand, walk, and run for extended periods.

- Ability to bend, stoop, squat, and lift frequently throughout a shift.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential duties/functions.

FLSA Status:Non-Exempt

LAZ Parking is an equal-opportunity employer. In all our employment practices, including hiring, we are firmly committed to providing equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetics, Vietnam era, special disabled, recently separated and other protected veterans, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. No question in our application process is used to limit or exclude any applicant's consideration for employment on such grounds.

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