AT - CDL Driver Trainer

Ancora Education•Schnecksville, PA

11d

About The Position

The CDL Driver Trainer is responsible for driver training functions for the CDL training program at an assigned location. The trainer teaches students in classroom and practical settings, including over-the-road driving and maneuvering-range instruction, and evaluates their progress toward obtaining a Commercial Driver’s License. The role works under the guidance and supervision of the Program Director, Lead Driver Trainer, or their designee. The trainer maintains a safe, positive, and professional learning environment; follows applicable institutional policies and Federal, state, and accreditation/compliance requirements; and maintains accurate, confidential student records. The position requires the ability to demonstrate and teach commercial vehicle inspections, air-brake tests, driving and shifting techniques, and specified backing and parking maneuvers. It also involves extended periods of physical activity, outdoor instruction in varying weather, and maintaining the DOT qualifications required to hold a CDL.

Requirements

Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) 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 an MVR and background check, including drug screening.
Pass the applicable road test.
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 skills, including straight-line backing, offset backing, 45-degree alley-docking, and parallel parking.
Ability to teach shifting patterns and driving in highway, city, night and day, and varying weather conditions.
Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to maintain vehicle equipment.
Commitment to stay current with industry standards and requirements in the instructional field.
Ability to facilitate learning of course content in the instructional field.
Excellent presentation skills and ability to present ideas effectively to individuals or groups in a formal setting.
Interpersonal skills for positive interactions 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 maneuvering in tight spaces.
Ability to crank trailer landing gear, described as often requiring 100+ pounds of force, handle training and safety equipment, and potentially assist with loading and unloading when applicable.
Ability to sustain physical activity and alertness during extended driving and instructional periods, including exposure to varying weather conditions.
Possess and maintain a valid DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate and meet DOT physical qualifications required to hold a CDL, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Responsibilities

Promote and maintain a positive, safe learning environment for students and staff.
Know, uphold, and enforce institutional policies and applicable Federal, state, accreditation, and compliance requirements.
Convene assigned classes according to their scheduled start and end times.
Safeguard instructional materials, records, and equipment.
Serve as a professional role model and encourage student confidence in the program, faculty, and themselves.
Maintain professional dress, demeanor, communication, confidentiality, and courteous, fair, impartial interactions with students and colleagues.
Provide advance notice of lateness, absences, and vacation schedules during substitute assignments.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of student progress, performance, and attendance using institutional tools and technology.
Remain flexible in meeting the instructional needs of the division or client.
Train students in all areas of trucking and driving.
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, 45-degree alley-docking, and conventional-side and driver-side parallel parking.
Use effective instructional delivery skills, including eye contact, voice intonation, and questioning techniques, and draw on personal experience to relate course material.
Use required skills assessments to evaluate student progress toward passing and obtaining a CDL.
Teach shifting patterns and driving in highway, city, nighttime and daytime, and varying weather conditions.
Demonstrate coupling and uncoupling trailers, inspections, and vehicle maneuvers.
Maintain vehicle equipment and stay current with industry standards and requirements in the instructional field.