Chemical Tanker Driver Trainer - Part Time Drivers Hammond, IN
Altom Canada, ULC
Hammond, IN
Business Management / Project / Planning, Manufacturing / Production
Department: Safety & Driver Development
Workplace: On-Site / Field-Based
About Altom Transport
Altom Transport is a family-owned carrier built on trust, safety, and service. With operations across 49 states and Canada, we specialize in the safe transportation of bulk liquid chemicals and petroleum products.
Safety is at the core of everything we do—and that starts with how we train our drivers.
Key Responsibilities
- Train and mentor new CDL drivers on safe tanker operations (chemical & petroleum)
- Conduct ride-alongs and on-the-road evaluations
- Instruct proper loading/unloading procedures, including pumps, hoses, and valves
- Reinforce hazmat handling, spill response, and PPE protocols
- Ensure compliance with DOT, FMCSA, EPA, and customer-specific requirements
- Evaluate driver readiness and provide clear pass/fail recommendations
- Coach drivers on defensive driving, situational awareness, and risk mitigation
- Assist with refresher training and remediation for current drivers when needed
- Maintain accurate training documentation and evaluations
- Communicate closely with Safety and Operations teams
- Part-time, flexible schedule based on training needs
- Mix of local and regional travel for ride-alongs
- Ideal for experienced drivers looking to step into a mentorship role
- Valid Class A CDL with X Endorsement (Hazmat & Tanker)
- 5+ years of chemical or liquid tanker experience (preferred for trainer role)
- Strong safety record and clean MVR
- Prior driver training or mentorship experience strongly preferred
- Deep understanding of:
- Bulk liquid surge and handling
- Bulk liquid surge and handling
- Chemical compatibility & safety procedures
- Chemical compatibility & safety procedures
- Loading/unloading at plants and terminals
- Loading/unloading at plants and terminals
- Strong communication and coaching ability (this is not just driving—it’s teaching)
- Strong communication and coaching ability (this is not just driving—it’s teaching)
- Ability to evaluate drivers objectively and enforce standards
- Ability to evaluate drivers objectively and enforce standards
- A leader in safety, not just compliance
- Someone drivers respect and learn from
- Calm, patient, and detail-oriented under pressure
- Takes pride in developing the next generation of professional tanker drivers
- Competitive hourly or daily training rate (based on experience)
- Paid training time and travel (as applicable)
- Company-provided PPE
About the company
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Altom Canada is a new company in Canada, supported by over 60 years of experience in the Petro / Chemical industry. We are owned / managed by the third generation of the founding family. Our standards are among the highest in the industry.
Throughout our history, Altom has always aspired to provide the highest level of service on every single delivery, hence our mantra “Superior Service, Every Single Delivery.” – no matter how large or small. This particular standard has positioned Altom as one of the nation’s most respected tanker companies in operation. From management and sales, to dispatch and drivers, our service standards promise a very personal, yet always professional approach. Whether hauling across town or across the country, customers can count on Altom’s service quality and consistency, bar-none.