About the Role
Manhattan Beer and Beverage Distributors is seeking a dedicated individual to join their team. This role focuses on evaluating and improving driving skills through assessments and training, ensuring adherence to safety standards and company policies. The company emphasizes hard work, grit, and a "can do" spirit, fostering a family-like environment committed to employee success, coaching, and development.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate current driving skills and behaviors through live assessments or simulated driving situations.
- Identify specific areas of concern based on driver scorecards and other means.
- Teach safe driving techniques through 1-1 and group sessions.
- Focus on real-world scenarios to help drivers make safer decisions in high-risk environments.
- Assess driver progress towards pre-determined objectives through observation and written assessments.
- Provide feedback and modify training plans as needed.
- Provide input and assist in executing remedial programs for drivers.
- Provide training on company standards, equipment, professionalism, and processes.
- Maintain all associated records and complete administrative tasks.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership, including training new drivers according to ELDT and FMCSA regulations and assisting with road tests.
- Assist with all other initiatives crucial to the business.
- Collaborate with safety and other departments on cross-functional initiatives.
Requirements
- Associates degree or equivalent combination of education and/or experience required.
- Must have a valid NY State CDL Class-A License and vehicle.
- Minimum of 3 years of verifiable over-the-road or local commercial driving experience.
- Experience in group and 1-1 instruction.
- Must have a clean driving record (under 4 points).
- Must have a valid DOT Medical Examiner Certificate.
- Strong knowledge of DOT regulations and FMCSA guidelines.
- Ability to travel to specified locations and maintain a flexible work schedule.
- Critical thinking and strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and shift focus as required.
- Detail oriented, self-motivated, and flexible.
- Ability to work and meet tight deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Basic familiarity with Microsoft Excel and Word.
Skills
- Defensive driving
- Parking
- Lane control
- Braking
- Spanish comprehension
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Route delivery process knowledge
Location
- Bronx
- Brooklyn
- Queens
- Suffern
- Long Island
- Wyandanch
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 3+ years of commercial driving experience
Education Level
- Associate's degree or equivalent experience
Salary/Compensations
- $85,000.00-$90,000.00
Benefits
- Generous employee benefits package
- Discretionary bonus
About the Company
- Manhattan Beer and Beverage Distributors has grown significantly over 40 years from a small operation to a large distributor with extensive warehouse space, numerous brands, and a wide service area.
- The company aims to provide excellent service to all customers, from small convenience stores to large chain operators, restaurants, bars, and hotels.
- The company culture is built on hard work, grit, and a "can do" spirit, emphasizing a family-like atmosphere and commitment to employee development.
