Driver Training Officer, Rosslyn

The successful incumbent will have to provide ongoing skills training for drivers in both theory and in-cab defensive driver training. The successful incumbent will be responsible for the below duties:

• Assist in the assessment of applicants
• Assist in medical assessments to meet minimum health requirements, in the absence of the line manager.
• Assist in conducting practical driving assessments to assess driver capabilities.
• Assist in conducting vehicle type assessment and product knowledge and experience.
• Assist in the literacy capability of all recruits.

• Conduct in-cab driver assessment and complete the evaluation report for submission to the line manager. Assess and make recommendations as to the appropriate remedial training that is required.
• Conduct practical corrective training when required to achieve the desired improvements.
• Conduct refresher driver training to maintain skills and ensure continuous improvement.
• Assess the driver's practical knowledge of vehicle operations and product handling, competencies and compliance and submit assessment to the line manager.

• Perform regular vehicle inspections and audits with the drivers when vehicles are in the depot to audit:
o Cleanliness and cab condition of the vehicle;
o Trailers condition and cleanliness.

• Perform ancillary equipment audits and update the list, reporting on any exceptions or deviations for further investigation and recommend corrective action to be taken.
• Complete all forms and submit to the line manager.

• Conduct route assessments on all new and existing routes to evaluate the potential risks for vehicles, loads and drivers.
• Update the route risk assessment documents with the latest review and outcomes.
• Make recommendations to line manager to mitigate risks where possible.
• Distribute the route risk assessment documents to all operations and drivers accordingly.
• Provide coaching to drivers on all route assessments and test their knowledge and understanding of the risks associated therein.

• Initiate minor disciplinary matters based on misconduct or poor work performance, and escalate to the line manager.
• Maintain up to date training records and check that attendance registers are complete and signed by attendees.
• Report weekly and monthly on training assessments to the line manager.