Team Driver Trainers

Team Driver – Driver Trainer Status: Hourly Shift: TBD Position Summary Plug Power is recruiting dependable team drivers with an eye on safety and customer service to haul compressed gas and liquid hydrogen to industrial gas and cryogenic customers. The ideal candidate must possess a valid Class A CDL with 3 years of verifiable CMV experience. Hazmat and tanker endorsements will be required as a condition of employment. Candidates must meet all Department of Transportation requirements. The model candidate would exhibit a proven track record of success, teamwork spirit and positive attitude. Must be willing to drive with a partnered team driver. In addition to standard team driving duties, this role also serves as a Driver Trainer and subject matter expert. During training assignments, the Driver Trainer splits from their regular team partner to operate directly with a trainee in a solo driver configuration, providing hands-on instruction and evaluation throughout the assigned route. If you are applying as a team, you must apply separately and please note in your application the name of the driver applying with you. Core Duties and Responsibilities Drive with a paired team driver to transport and offload compressed gas and liquid hydrogen safely OTR Operate vehicle safely at all times with the highest regard to the care and well-being of any passengers Complete required documentation including bill of lading, customer delivery ticket, offload checklists, vehicle inspection reports, etc. Complete paid training on safe offloading including EHS, PPE, and FR procedures Ensure delivery vehicle(s) are maintained in safe working conditions and in compliance with all DOT standards Strictly adhere to all traffic laws and rules of the road applicable to commercial vehicles Prepare merchandise for shipment Represent Plug Power professionally at all times and with all interactions Split from standard team partner as needed to conduct new hire and periodic/recurrent driver training, operating directly with the trainee in a solo driver configuration Directly witness each trainee's deliveries and complete the required compliance/witness sign-off form for every observed offload Provide real-time coaching and instruction to trainees on safe offloading procedures Perform other duties as assigned Education and Experience Requirements High school diploma or equivalent preferred A minimum of 3 years CMV experience required Valid Class A CDL with Tanker and Hazmat endorsements Ability to safely and effectively operate a manual transmission Prior experience in a driver training capacity, or a minimum of 3 years of cryogenic/hydrogen delivery experience, required Willingness and ability to travel as required to complete training assignments Additional Requirements and Qualifications Have no preventable accidents in past 5 years and a clean Motor Vehicle Record Extensive knowledge of applicable truck driving rules and regulations …