Driver Qualification Instructor

About the role

Incumbents provide new drivers with the hands-on instruction on all essential driver skills through training and repetition. In addition, incumbents provide new drivers with practical guidance related to in-cab systems and telematics equipment, professional expectations and safe decision making.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on instruction on foundational driving techniques such as close quarters maneuvering and backing.
• Conduct classroom-based training on Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), company safety expectations and policies.
• Through classroom instruction and hands-on training, ensure new drivers have solid understanding of essential driver knowledge.
• Utilize learning stations, telematic tools, technology platforms, company equipment and other resources to provide each new driver student with a complete overview of company resources.
• Coordinate with appropriate departments to ensure qualified candidates enter the program and receive appropriate onboarding support.
• Actively support teammates and contribute to the achievement of organizational goals.
• Complete daily proficiency documentation for each student and submit to program leadership for review.
• Provide an evaluation of each student's driving techniques and basic comprehension of essential driver knowledge upon completion of instruction.
• Proactively works to assist others in achieving the organization's objectives.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' OTR experience required unless state law requires additional years of experience.
• Must be able to qualify as a Class A CDL driver by meeting company requirements including, but not limited to:
  • Must have fewer than 3 moving violations within a 5 year period (no more than 1 within 12 months).
  • Must have fewer than 2 suspensions within 3yrs (this excludes child support).
  • Must have no history of a DUI or DWI within the last 5yrs or 1 within the last 15yrs.
  • Must have fewer than 2 preventable accidents within 5 yrs.
  • Must be able to pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) road test.
• Must have appropriate state certification as a CDL Examiner if tasked with administering exams.
• Previous driving experience with KNX company preferred.
• Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions.
• Must be able to be on feet on hard surfaces for majority of shift.
• 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.
• Must 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.
• Associates degree or equivalent combination of education and/or experience required.

Schedule

Monday-Friday 5am-5pm

Pay

$54K-$61K depending on experience and qualifications

Benefits

• 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
• Vendor discounts
• Volunteer opportunities with organizations such as Children's Miracle Network and Habitat for Humanity
• Training, development and growth opportunities
• Diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives