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Title of Position: Driver Trainer
FLSA Status: Exempt 
Location: Southampton, NJ

Company Description:

Silvi Materials has been expanding our “A” Team of employees since 1947! Our team has grown to 15+ companies, employing over 950 people across 30+ locations in Southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and North Carolina.  Silvi is large enough to provide the stability you need, but small enough that you can feel your individual contribution to our success.  We value the fresh ideas and perspectives of each new member of our team.

What does Silvi Materials offer you, you may ask?

• Phenomenal Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, Prescription, Vacation, Paid Holidays, and so much more!
• Your future in mind: With 401(k) (at select locations) and/or pension options. We want all employees to build a great retirement!
• Growth at Silvi Materials: We offer each employee the opportunity to move into any facet of our complex business. And our tuition reimbursement program is the perfect springboard to help you get there!

So what does a Silvi Materials Driver Trainer do?

Responsibilities:

• The primary responsibility of the Driver Trainer is to ensure the safest possible work environment for our employees through collaborative leadership within our safety and operations departments. The Driver Trainer is responsible for administering the driver training curriculum for new drivers and developing new training to address negative trends in driving performance. Under the direction of the Safety Department, the Driver Trainer will monitor our compliance with applicable federal and state health, safety and environmental laws, regulations, and standards as well as internal best practices. These include but are not limited to: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and DOT (Department of Transportation). 

Other responsibilities include:

• Conduct task specific training for new drivers.
• Conduct ride-along coaching and behind-the-wheel observations with new and existing drivers to assess safe driving behaviors, pre-trip and post-trip inspection habits, jobsite awareness, customer interaction, and proper ready-mix delivery procedures; provide real-time coaching and document driver progress, concerns, and follow-up actions.
• Develop and conduct training including new hire, task, and post-accident.
• Serve as a professional role model for drivers by consistently demonstrating safe driving habits, proper equipment care, clean and organized vehicle standards, respectful communication, customer-focused conduct, and full adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Conduct employee one-on-ones.
• Conduct 30/60/90 day reviews with drivers.
• Propose solutions to eliminate safety risks found during audits to site management and to the Head of Safety.
• Participate in onsite safety functions such as Toolbox talks and Driver Safety Meetings.
• Ensure that contractor personnel working on any company property follow Silvi policy and procedures.
• Works with Site Managers and the Head of Safety to investigate company accidents, incidents, near misses, and injuries to determine the root cause, responsible parties, and corrective action.Act as plant support for all federal, state, and local regulatory inspections, including OSHA, MSHA, and DOT.
• Monitor compliance with training programs for common processes or equipment to mitigate the risk of accidents due to a lack of training
• Conduct safety training programs that demonstrate the care and proper use of safety equipment (PPE, fall protection, respiratory protection, etc.).
• Provide reports, analysis, and consistent feedback to the Head of Safety.
• Present summary of safety data and Smart Drive KPI’s weekly to the Head of Safety.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in Redi-Mix Concrete, Cement, Aggregates or similar field as a driver.
• First Aid/CPR Certifications a plus.
• Valid Class A or Class B CDL with current DOT medical card required; must maintain compliance with all applicable DOT/FMCSA requirements, including driver qualification, hours-of-service, pre-trip/post-trip inspection, and drug and alcohol testing requirements.
• Ability to assist in developing, implementing, and coordinating comprehensive health and safety accident prevention programs and training.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, consultative and facilitation skills with all levels of management and staff.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Regular travel – between locations and projects.
• Sense of urgency & ability to meet deadlines (self-directed).
• Computer skills proficiency with: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to provide weekend and night coverage occasionally throughout the year.
• Ability to provide coverage for snowplow

Physical Demands

In a typical work setting, people in this job:

• Use hands/fingers to type and move office objects
• Sit for long periods of time
• Hear sounds and recognize the difference between them
• See details of objects that are less than a few feet away and far distances
• See differences between colors, shades, and brightness.
• Lift 20-55 pounds on occasion
• Kneel, stoop, crouch, bend, stretch, twist or crawl, on occasion

Silvi Materials does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.