AT - CDL Driver Trainer (Weekends Only Sat/Sun)

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. The CDL Driver Trainer works under the guidance and supervision of the Program Director, Lead Driver Trainer, or their designee.

Responsibilities

• Promotes and maintains a positive learning environment
• Maintains thorough knowledge and understanding of all policies, 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
• 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 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
• Instructs air-brake tests
• Instructs straight-line backing
• Instructs offset backing, right and left
• Instructs 45-degree alley-docking
• Instructs parallel parking, conventional side, and driver side
• Utilizes effective delivery skills (e.g., eye contact, voice intonation, 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

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