Instructional Assistant, CDL (part-time) - Merrill Campus

About the role

Thank you for your interest in a career at Northcentral Technical College (NTC). NTC offers outstanding career opportunities on a modern campus with state-of-the-art technology that allows for a collaborative learning and work environment. If you have a desire to help students while positively impacting the community, we’d love for you to join our team!

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to faculty during the training of students.
• Prepare tractors, trailers, and driving courses for student activities.
• Take the lead for formative lab instruction if faculty are not available (sick leave, meetings, etc.).
• As requested by the faculty, assist students practicing on various driving techniques.
• Recommend procedural and safety discussions topics to the faculty based on observed student practices.
• Treat all students and customers with respect at all times.
• Issue driving procedures and assist faculty by ensuring students operate vehicles in a safe manner.
• Participate in in-service training and industrial workshops pertaining to the operation and applications of vehicles.
• Assist the program faculty with the procurement of materials and supplies (including pickup and delivery).
• Assist the faculty with the setting up of activities for students.
• Proctor tests, quizzes and performance assessments.
• Monitor attendance and use of vehicles.
• Assist in the documentation of maintenance of vehicles.
• Maintain an inventory of instructional materials and equipment within the lab.
• Coordinate the activities of work-study students as directed by the faculty.
• Monitor the use and prepare the track and vehicles for student use.
• Demonstrate skills as needed with the direction of the faculty.
• Report repair requirements on all vehicles to faculty.
• Assist the faculty in monitoring students on operational safety.
• Maintain proficiency in the truck driving field as needed to support the Truck Driving program.
• Any other duties and responsibilities assigned by faculty will be of similar nature, requiring the same relative skills and capabilities.

Requirements

• Two years (4,000 hours) occupational experience appropriate to the position.
• Thorough understanding of the truck driving industry and terms, including DOT requirements, CDL testing, and proper safety protocols.
• Must possess a valid Wisconsin Class A CDL, and have the ability to pass the college insurance standards as well as adhere the DOT testing guidelines and regulations.
• Must be able to work with students of various backgrounds, ages and capabilities in an educational setting.
• The Assistant must be able to provide student feedback professionally and have adequate computer skills to assist students with course software.
• Physical Requirements: Carrying/Lifting 10-25lbs: High; Carrying/Lifting 25-50lbs: Medium; Carrying/Lifting more than 50lbs: Low; Sitting: Low; Standing/Walking/Climbing: Medium; Squatting/Crouching/Kneeling/Bending: Medium; Repetitive Hand/Foot Movement: High; Pushing/Pulling/Reaching Above Shoulder: Low.
• Work Environment: Indoor/Office Work Environment