CDL Driver Trainer

Overview

This position will be responsible for all driver training functions for the CDL training program at their assigned location.

• Promotes and Maintains a Positive Learning Environment
  • Maintains a thorough knowledge and understanding of all policies, and adheres to and upholds their implementation and enforcement.
  • Convenes all assigned classes per their start and end times.
  • Maintains a safe environment for all students and staff.
  • Safeguards materials, records, and equipment.
  • Abides by all Federal, state, and accreditation/compliance rules and regulations.
  • Serves as a professional role model to students.
  • Inspires student confidence in program, faculty, and self.
  • Maintains professional dress and demeanor and communication.
  • Maintains appropriate confidentiality when working with students, records, and administrative staff.
  • Maintains an attitude of enthusiasm and willingness to cooperate and collaborate.
  • Interacts with students and fellow employees in a courteous, professional, and positive manner.
  • Treats students with fairness, impartiality, and objectivity.
  • Provides advance notification regarding lateness, absence, and vacation schedules during time of substitute assignment.
• Fulfills Administrative Responsibilities
  • Maintains accurate, up-to-date records of student progress, performance, and attendance, using the tools and technology provided by the institution, as required by school policy and procedure.
  • Maintains appropriate confidentiality when working with students, records, and administrative staff.
  • Maintains flexibility in fulfilling the instructional needs of the division/client.
• Delivers Instructional Material
  • Train students in all areas of trucking/driving.
  • Administer written tests on classroom material and evaluate grades.
  • Conduct pre-trip inspections of commercial motor vehicles.
  • Instruct air-brake tests.
  • Instruct straight-line backing.
  • Instruct offset backing, right and left.
  • Instruct 45-degree alley-docking.
  • Instruct parallel parking, conventional side, and driver side.
  • Utilize effective delivery skills (e.g., eye contact, voice intonation, and various questioning techniques).
  • Draw on personal experiences to relate the material presented.
  • Utilizes required skills assessments to evaluate student progress in the skills required to successfully pass and obtain their Commercial Driver’s License.
  • Ability to stand and walk for 8-10 hours outside, in all elements, climb in and out of trucks several times a day, and lift and move up to 50 lbs.

• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), the Class level must meet the required level of the position.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3 years of verifiable on-the-road experience within the last 5 years.
• MVR and background check, which includes a drug screening.
• Ability to pass our road test, as applicable.
• Required to pass a DOT physical and DOT drug screen.
• Ability to maintain a valid Medical Examiner Certificate and pass DOT drug tests upon hire and on an ongoing basis, when applicable.
• Knowledge of procedures for and ability to execute a pre-trip inspection, air-brake tests, and CDL driving essentials (i.e. straight-line backing, offset backing, 45-degree alley-docking, parallel parking).
• Ability to instruct shifting patterns (i.e. driving highway, city, night vs day, in different weather conditions).
• Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to maintain vehicle equipment.
• Motivation, dedication, professionalism, integrity, and enthusiasm for teaching.
• Ability to show sensitivity to the needs and requirements of adult learners.
• Ability to attend new faculty orientation before the first term of employment.
• Ability and desire to embrace the school’s mission.
• Ability to inspire students to the highest level of achievement in preparation for meeting employer expectations.
• Commitment to stay current with industry standards and requirements within the field of instruction.
• Ability to facilitate learning on-course content in the field of instruction.
• Excellent presentation skills and ability to present ideas effectively to individuals or groups in a formal setting.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal relationship skills are…