AT - CDL Driver Trainer - Part Time

Key Responsibilities

• Maintains a positive learning environment.
• Maintains a thorough knowledge and understanding of all policies and adheres to their implementation and enforcement.
• Safeguards materials, records, and equipment.
• Maintains appropriate confidentiality when working with students, records, and administrative staff.
• Interacts with students and fellow employees in a courteous, professional, and positive manner.
• Provides advance notification regarding lateness, absence, and vacation schedules during time of substitute assignment.
• 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 pre-trip inspections of commercial motor vehicles.
• 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.
• A 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.