AT - CDL Driver Trainer

Key Responsibilities

• Maintains a positive learning environment
• Maintains a thorough knowledge and understanding of all policies and adheres to 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
• 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
• Delivers instructional material
• Trains students in all areas of trucking/driving
• Administers written tests on classroom material and evaluates grades
• Conducts pre-trip inspections of commercial motor vehicles
• Conducts air-brake tests
• Conducts straight-line backing
• Conducts offset backing, right and left
• Conducts 45-degree alley-docking
• Conducts parallel parking, conventional side, and driver side
• Utilizes effective delivery skills (e.g., eye contact, voice intonation, and various questioning techniques)
• Draws 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

Experience and Education Required

• 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
• 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
• 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)
• 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 necessary for positive interactions with students, alumni, faculty, and employers
• Proficiency in technology to include but not limited to Microsoft office suite, Google suite, and cloud based applications

Physical Demands

• Mobility & Balance: 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
• Strength: Ability to crank trailer landing gear (often 100+ lbs), handle training and safety equipment, and potentially assist with loading/unloading (if applicable)
• Endurance: Ability to sustain physical activity and be alert during extending driving and instructional periods, including exposure to varying weather conditions such as heat, cold, rain, or snow
• Sensory Acuity and Overall Health: 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