AT - CDL Driver Trainer

Key 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.
• 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
• 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.
• 2 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).
• Ability to instruct shifting patterns (i.e. driving highway, city, night vs day, in different weather conditions).
• Demonstrated ability to maintain vehicle equipment.
• Ability to show sensitivity to the needs and requirements of adult learners.
• 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.
• 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.