Regional Driver Trainer - Western Canada

Certarus is the North American leader in providing low carbon energy solutions through a fully integrated compressed natural gas (CNG), renewable natural gas (RNG), and hydrogen platform. The company safely delivers clean-burning fuels to remote communities and industrial customers not connected to a pipeline.

By displacing more carbon-intensive fuels, Certarus is leading the energy transition and helping customers lower operating costs and improve environmental performance. With the largest fleet of specialty trailers in the world, the company is uniquely positioned to meet the growing demand for low and zero-emission fuel distribution.

Summary:

Certarus’ Regional Driver Trainer is responsible for conducting all classroom and hands-on driver training and preparing drivers for work readiness. They will ensure that new drivers are competent in proper vehicle operation and practice compliance with environmental, transportation, and health & safety requirements. The Driver Trainer will maintain collaborative relationships with all key stakeholders including operations, recruiting, transportation and compliance, training and development, and logistics teams.

Schedule:

• The schedule follows normal business hours. Ready to support 24-hour operations.
• The position involves daily regional travel between customer sites and Certarus’ regional hubs.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform and verify route hazard assessments to ensure that drivers are avoiding existing and potential hazards.
• Support regional teams by reviewing driving-related Hazard IDs / BBOs, and other driving-related risk assessments.
• Support and advocate driving safety programs and policies such as Certarus Defensive Driving Program, 360 Walk Around, and other Certarus policies and procedures.
• Responsible for training and in-cab practical evaluations/coaching of new and existing employees while driving as regulated by the Department of Transportation.
• Traveling to all Hubs identified by Area Manager as needed.
• Conduct pre-trip audits, and Hazmat inspections before assets depart from hub.
• Assist, identify/monitor and communicate with a supervisor about drivers displaying unsatisfactory or marginal driving skills and recommend remedial actions, equipment restrictions, and other corrective measures.
• Assisting in driving investigations with HSE and operational teams involving Certarus light and heavy vehicles.
• Support Certarus’ Driving Safety and Transportation Compliance Programs.

Requirements:

• Comply with all regulatory and Certarus policies, including PPE and the use of driving safety technology.
• Capable of working in an autonomous environment; as well as collaborating in diverse teams
• Drive or perform assessments in a Commercial Motor Vehicle (tractor-trailer) combination, usually long distances, to transport and off-load compressed gas in a safe, timely, accurate, and courteous manner.
• Maintain a CDL with Class A Hazmat Endorsement, along with an excellent driving record.
• Minimum 5+ years driving in a Heavy Vehicle or previous Driver Training Role
• Familiar with MS Office with an aptitude to learn new computer programs and mobile applications quickly.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian Transportation regulations, dangerous goods transportation, electronic logging devices, and hours of service requirements.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel to hubs and customer field sites within the region, including occasional travel outside of the region.

Certarus embraces diversity and equal opportunity in the way it impacts our continuous business success. As a Core Value of our Winning Team, we believe in surrounding ourselves with passionate and talented people, and consider all experiences, backgrounds, qualifications, and merits to create stronger teams with a diverse and inclusive culture. Certarus is and will remain an equal opportunity employer.

Certarus offers a competitive compensation package, including benefits and retirement plans. Above all, we offer unlimited career advancement opportunities with a dynamic, rapidly growing organization.

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