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About the role

This position will be responsible for all driver training functions for the CDL training program at their assigned location. The CDL Driver Trainer will have proven longevity in the field, excellent communication skills, and possess demonstrated physical, intellectual, and leadership ability to perform duties over the road, maneuvering range, and in classroom instruction.

Responsibilities

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, and safeguards materials, records, and equipment.

• 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

Delivers instructional material, including training students in all areas of trucking/driving, administering written tests, and conducting pre-trip inspections of commercial motor vehicles. Utilizes effective delivery skills and draws on personal experiences to relate the material presented.

Requirements

• 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 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

Skills

• Knowledge of procedures for and ability to execute a pre-trip inspection, air-brake tests, and CDL driving essentials
• Ability to instruct shifting patterns and maintain vehicle equipment
• Motivation, dedication, professionalism, integrity, and enthusiasm for teaching
• Ability to show sensitivity to the needs and requirements of adult learners
• 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 for positive interactions with students, alumni, faculty, and employers
• Proficiency in technology, including Microsoft office suite, Google suite, and cloud-based applications

Physical Demands

Ability to frequently climb in/out of the cab, bend, squat, kneel, twist and reach to perform pre/post-trip inspections and navigate tight spaces. Must possess and maintain a valid DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate and meet DOT physical qualifications required to hold a CDL, with or without reasonable accommodations, as required by Federal regulations.