Range And Road Instructor

About the company

Swift Transportation has been an industry leader since the 1960s and is the largest truckload carrier in America. With locations nationwide, the company emphasizes continual learning, a strong culture, and diverse advancement and growth opportunities for drivers, shop employees, and office staff.

Pay

Pay Range: $25.00 + based on experience.

Responsibilities

• Train and/or evaluate student drivers to ensure they possess the skills to become licensed commercial drivers.
• If holding CDL Examiner certification issued by the state, may administer exams as needed.
• Train student drivers on performing safety inspections related to potential truck/trailer issues.
• Instruct functional driving skills such as turns, curves, backing, etc.
• Evaluate designated student drivers daily to determine readiness to progress from the range to the road.
• Ensure student drivers can handle upgrades, downgrades, intersections, urban/rural sections, expressways, bridge underpasses, and related driving situations.
• Effectively and efficiently resolve student issues.
• Proactively 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 ongoing education relating to teaching skills to maintain post‑secondary education requirements of the state in which the Academy is licensed.
• Must maintain PTDI and CVTA standards and complete a minimum of two American Association for Vocational School modules annually.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s degree preferred.
• As required, must be able to obtain additional endorsements within 90 days of notification.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, supplemental and life insurance, plus pet insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase plan
• Paid training
• Wellness programs
• Flexible Spending Account
• Tuition Assistance Programs (subject to change)
• Military leave
• Discounts with vendors
• Volunteer opportunities with local communities (partnerships with Children’s Miracle Network and Habitat for Humanity)
• Training, development, and growth opportunities
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives