DRIVER TRAINER / SAFETY MANAGER
Posting Dates: 2/11/2025 through 3/8/2025
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JOB DESCRIPTION
A Driver Trainer / Safety Manager assists in supervising day to day collection activities in one or more lines of business (rear load, front load, commercial, residential, industrial roll-off, semi and/or container delivery and pick-up) in a geographically dispersed area. Managers in this position may assist in leading operations of all routes under their supervision. Responsibilities can include managing driver/laborer performance, maintaining schedules and managing daily route tasks. Managers also ensure work environments are in compliance with all safety guidelines, initiate best practices for productivity and resolve any route issues. The Driver Trainer responsibilities of this position will primarily focus on providing quality training to newly hired Licensed Commercial Drivers (with CDL), drivers as they earn their CDL, drivers as they advance their CDL; as well as continuing education and required retraining following federal, state, Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and West Central Sanitation (WCS) safety compliance guidelines.
Our Supervisors and Managers must be an example of West Central Sanitation’s “Good Neighbor” service and standards to WCS co-workers as well as to the public, industry partners and WCS customers. Most importantly, our Supervisors keep drivers and customers happy! They are the backbone of our operation and motivate our team to grow and succeed. If you like early morning starts and a mix of in-office and out-of-office activities, this may be the time to start your West Central Sanitation career.
WAGE RANGE: $69K - $80K PER YEAR (depending upon experience) LOCATION: LOCAL (ON-SITE)
OPENING DATE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED JOB TYPE: FULL TIME
SCHEDULE: SHIFTS BEGIN 5:00 AM – 6:00 AM TYPICALLY MONDAY - FRIDAY
SHIFT LENGTH VARIES BY DAY
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Must be legally eligible to work in the United States
- Must successfully complete and pass applicable pre-employment background check, driving record, physical and drug screening
- Ability to perform the physical requirements and demands of the position
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- 2-year Degree is required
- 18 months or more of relevant work experience in transportation, driving or logistics is preferred
- 5 years of management experience supervising 10+ employees in labor or commercial driving is preferred
- OR an equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered adequate
- Ability to provide a current Class D Minnesota Driver’s License
- Ability to provide or acquire a current Class A or Class B Minnesota CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) with an air-brake endorsement or permit (within specified time limits)
- Ability to provide or obtain a current health card
At West Central Sanitation, each eligible employee is provided the opportunity to enroll in a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, AD&D, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Whole Life Coverage, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Profit Sharing, and 401(k) (plus generous company match upon eligibility) and more! Our employees also accrue Paid Time Off and receive six paid Holidays each year. See the Summary of Benefits for more details.
ADDITIONAL NOTES
This position will require successful completion of applicable background check, driving record and drug screening.
Equal Opportunity Employer
