CDL Training Manager

Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervises students, which includes prioritizing, conducting evaluations; ensuring students are trained; ensuring students follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy, and safe working environment.
• Responsible for instructing new drivers in various areas, including safety protocols, operational theory, control systems fundamentals, hours of service regulations, trip planning, public and employer relations, accident procedures, commercial drivers licensing requirements, defensive driving techniques, hazard perception, state and federal regulations, vehicle inspection, speed and space management, preventive maintenance, cargo handling, roadway hazards, mountain grades, backing techniques, and recommended shifting techniques.
• Oversees all aspects of the daily operations of the on-site ABQ CDL program, ensuring compliance with CNM Ingenuity, state, and federal laws, policies, and regulations.
• Performs quality inspections on work completed by other CDL examiners and provides feedback for improvement.
• Supervises CDL examiners, including work allocation, training, performance evaluation, and problem resolution.
• Counsels, mentors, motivates, and supervises team members to achieve peak productivity and performance.
• Conducts in-person and audio audits on CDL Skills Exams and serves as the on-site decision-maker for issues such as weather and vehicle concerns.
• Maintains inventory of parts and supplies for ABQ CDL, ordering materials as needed through CNM Ingenuity Operations Manager.
• Prepares and maintains records on all trucks and equipment activities, following CNM Ingenuity CDL Fleet Maintenance Procedure and federal regulations.
• Provides feedback to CDL Program Manager for curriculum development and updates.
• Organizes instructional material and lab assignments to meet specific objectives and develops best practices and tools for program execution and management.
• Maintains accurate student records, manages inventory, and ensures lab and tool security.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Five (5) years work experience in the industry
• State of New Mexico CDL Examiner Certification OR Pass Examiner Certification within first six (6) months or employment
• Valid unrestricted CDL Class A License and a current DOT Physical Card
• A combination of education and experience may be substituted for requirements of the position
• Experience in supervision, leadership, or managerial role is preferred