Responsibilities and Duties include:
- Promote safety and team work with the drivers
- Ensure that all drivers adhere to DOT and XNG Safety Procedures
- Review pre-trip and post-trip reports and report any needed repairs to mechanic
- Will be required to be available by phone in off hours to assist with driver issues
- Assist in driver hiring and training including road tests and trainings at facilities
- Manage drivers in compliance with XNG policies and procedures
- Hold drivers accountable for quality performance; address non-performance or substandard issues timely and effectively
- Facilitate driver success through relationship building, effective communication, positive recognition and timely addressing of issues
- Review and manage fleet performance
- Responsible for Driver Retention and being proactive in driver turn over reports
- Give developmental feedback to drivers regarding their performance and conduct regular discussions with all drivers to review their performance against the safety and performance program.
- Recognize positive performance.
- Accurately enter and track all driver events in accordance to XNG procedures.
- Listen and communicate effectively with other non-driving staff; function as a liaison between the driver and other departments to facilitate problem resolution.
Desired Skills and Experience:
- Prior experience managing drivers
- 5 years heavy vehicle driving experience
- CDL Class A with Haz-Mat and tanker endorsements will be required
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong computer skills – ability to work with spreadsheets
- Good knowledge of DOT regulations
- Ability to make decisions and work with limited supervision
- Benefits:
- Immediate Medical, Dental, Vision
- STD, LTD and Life at no cost
- PTO accrues immediately
- 401 K with matching after 90 days
- Employee referral bonus
- $200/yr safety toe boot reimbursement
- $150/yr professional certifications