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Job Responsibilities

• Train and/or evaluate student drivers ensuring they possess the skills to become a licensed commercial driver.
• If incumbent has acquired and maintains CDL Examiner certification issued by State, may administer exams as needed.
• Train student drivers on performing safety inspections relating to potential truck/trailer issues.
• Instruct functional driving skills such as performing turns, curves, backing, etc.
• Evaluate designated student drivers on a daily basis to determine when they are ready to progress from the range to the road.
• Ensure student drivers know how to perform well when driving on upgrades and downgrades including starting and stopping activities and they possess a basic knowledge when dealing with situations such as intersections, urban/rural sections, expressways, bridge underpasses, etc.
• Effectively and efficiently resolve student issues.
• Proactively work to assist others in achieving the organization's objectives.

Qualifications

• 2+ years OTR experience required unless state law requires additional years of experience.
• Previous experience as a third party tester or a CVTA Master Level Instructor preferred.
• Must qualify as a Class A CDL driver by meeting all company hiring requirements.
• Must have appropriate state certification as a CDL Examiner if tasked with administering exams.
• Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions.
• Must be able to handle changing priorities.
• Must possess exceptional communication skills.
• Must be self-motivated.
• Must engage in on going education relating to teaching skills as part of faculty improvement to maintain post-secondary education requirements of the state in which the Academy is licensed.
• Maintain Professional Truck driver Institute (PTDI) and Commercial Vehicle Training Association (CVTA) standards and complete a minimum of two American Association for Vocational School modules annually.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates preferred.
• As required, must be able to obtain additional endorsements within 90 days of notification.

What We Offer

• 401k
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Disability
• Supplemental and Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase plan
• Paid training
• Wellness programs
• Flexible Spending Account
• Tuition Assistance Programs (subject to change)
• Military Leave
• Discounts with our vendors
• Volunteer opportunities to support our local communities
• Training, Development & Growth Opportunities
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion