AT - CDL Driver Trainer

Ancora Education•Charlottesville, VA

About The Position

This position will be responsible for all driver training functions for the CDL training program at their assigned location. The CDL Driver Trainer will have proven longevity in the field, excellent communication skills, and possess demonstrated physical, intellectual, and leadership ability to perform duties over the road, maneuvering range, and in classroom instruction. The CDL Driver Trainer works under the guidance and supervision of the Program Director, Lead Driver Trainer, or their designee.

Requirements

Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), the Class level must meet the required level of the position
High School Diploma or GED.
3 years of verifiable on-the-road experience within the last 5 years.
MVR and background check, which includes a drug screening
Ability to pass our road test, as applicable.
Required to pass a DOT physical and DOT drug screen.
Ability to maintain a valid Medical Examiner Certificate and pass DOT drug tests upon hire and on an ongoing basis, when applicable.
Knowledge of procedures for and ability to execute a pre-trip inspection, air-brake tests, and CDL driving essentials (i.e. straight-line backing, offset backing, 45-degree alley-docking, parallel parking).
Ability to instruct shifting patterns (i.e. driving highway, city, night vs day, in different weather conditions).
Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to maintain vehicle equipment.
Motivation, dedication, professionalism, integrity, and enthusiasm for teaching.
Ability to show sensitivity to the needs and requirements of adult learners.
Ability to attend new faculty orientation before the first term of employment.
ABILITY AND DESIRE TO EMBRACE THE SCHOOL’S MISSION.
ABILITY TO INSPIRE STUDENTS TO THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF ACHIEVEMENT IN PREPARATION FOR MEETING EMPLOYER EXPECTATIONS.
COMMITMENT TO STAY CURRENT WITH INDUSTRY STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS WITHIN THE FIELD OF INSTRUCTION.
ABILITY TO FACILITATE LEARNING ON-COURSE CONTENT IN THE FIELD OF INSTRUCTION.
EXCELLENT PRESENTATION SKILLS AND ABILITY TO PRESENT IDEAS EFFECTIVELY TO INDIVIDUALS OR GROUPS IN A FORMAL SETTING.
SUPERIOR VERBAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION SKILLS.
INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIP SKILLS ARE NECESSARY FOR POSITIVE INTERACTIONS WITH STUDENTS, ALUMNI, FACULTY, AND EMPLOYERS.
PROFICIENCY IN TECHNOLOGY TO INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITE, GOOGLE SUITE, AND CLOUD BASED APPLICATIONS.