AT - CDL Driver Trainer

Ancora Education•Bangor, ME

5d•$30 - $33

About The Position

The CDL Driver Trainer is responsible for driver training functions for the CDL training program at an assigned location. The trainer delivers instruction over the road, on the maneuvering range, and in the classroom, and works under the guidance and supervision of the Program Director, Lead Driver Trainer, or their designee. The role promotes a safe, professional, and positive learning environment; maintains student records and confidentiality; and instructs students in trucking and driving skills, including vehicle inspections, air-brake tests, and CDL maneuvers. The trainer evaluates student progress through written tests and skills assessments and helps students prepare to pass and obtain their Commercial Driver’s License. The position requires a valid CDL at the class level required for the role, a high school diploma or GED, and three years of verifiable over-the-road experience within the last five years. Applicants must meet applicable road-test, background, drug-screening, and DOT physical requirements and maintain a valid Medical Examiner Certificate. The work includes substantial outdoor activity and physical tasks such as climbing in and out of trucks, demonstrating vehicle maneuvers, and handling equipment. The stated work-environment section describes a usually moderate noise level and says the employee is usually not exposed to weather conditions, while other role details describe outdoor training in varying weather.

Requirements

Valid Commercial Driver’s License at the class level required for the position.
High school diploma or GED.
Three years of verifiable over-the-road experience within the last five years.
Pass the applicable road test.
Pass a background check and drug screening.
Pass a DOT physical and DOT drug screen; maintain a valid Medical Examiner Certificate and pass ongoing DOT drug tests when applicable.
Knowledge of and ability to perform pre-trip inspections, air-brake tests, and CDL driving essentials, including straight-line backing, offset backing, 45-degree alley docking, and parallel parking.
Ability to instruct shifting patterns and driving on highways and in cities, during day and night, and in different weather conditions.
Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to maintain vehicle equipment.
Motivation, dedication, professionalism, integrity, enthusiasm for teaching, and commitment to staying current with industry standards and instructional requirements.
Ability to facilitate learning in the field of instruction and build positive interpersonal relationships with students, alumni, faculty, and employers.
Technology proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and cloud-based applications.
Ability to stand and walk outdoors for 8–10 hours, climb in and out of trucks several times a day, and lift and move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to frequently climb in and out of a cab, bend, squat, kneel, twist, and reach for inspections and work in tight spaces.
Ability to crank trailer landing gear, handle training and safety equipment, and potentially assist with loading and unloading, if applicable.
Ability to sustain physical activity and alertness during extended driving and instructional periods and work in varying weather conditions.
Meet DOT physical qualifications and maintain a valid DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate, with or without reasonable accommodation, as required by federal regulations.

Responsibilities

Promote and maintain a positive, safe, and professional learning environment; uphold institutional policies and applicable federal, state, accreditation, and compliance requirements.
Conduct assigned classes according to their scheduled start and end times and provide advance notice of lateness, absences, or vacation schedules during substitute assignments.
Serve as a professional role model and interact with students and employees courteously, fairly, impartially, and objectively.
Safeguard materials, records, and equipment and maintain appropriate confidentiality when handling student, administrative, and institutional information.
Maintain accurate, current records of student progress, performance, and attendance using institution-provided tools and technology.
Remain flexible in meeting the instructional needs of the division or client and cooperate and collaborate with colleagues.
Train students in trucking and driving, including shifting patterns and driving in highway, city, day, night, and varying weather conditions.
Administer written tests on classroom material and evaluate grades.
Conduct and teach commercial motor vehicle pre-trip inspections and air-brake tests.
Teach straight-line backing, offset backing to the right and left, 45-degree alley docking, and conventional-side and driver-side parallel parking.
Use effective instructional delivery skills, relate material to personal experience, and use required skills assessments to evaluate student progress toward obtaining a CDL.
Demonstrate coupling and uncoupling trailers, inspections, and vehicle maneuvers, and maintain vehicle equipment.