AT - CDL Driver Trainer

Ancora Education•Centreville, MI

6d•$22 - $28

About The Position

The CDL Driver Trainer is responsible for driver training functions for the CDL training program at an assigned location. The trainer provides 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, positive learning environment; follows institutional policies and applicable federal, state, accreditation, and compliance requirements; maintains student records and confidentiality; and delivers instruction and assessments to help students develop the skills needed to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License. The position requires physical activity outdoors and around commercial vehicles, as well as maintaining the DOT qualifications required to hold a CDL.

Requirements

Valid Commercial Driver’s License at the class level required for the position.
High school diploma or GED.
Three years of verifiable on-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 instruct shifting patterns and driving in highway, city, night and day, and varied weather conditions.
Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to maintain vehicle equipment.
Motivation, dedication, professionalism, integrity, enthusiasm for teaching, and commitment to current industry standards.
Ability to facilitate learning and build positive interpersonal relationships with students, alumni, faculty, and employers.
Proficiency with technology, 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.
Ability to sustain physical activity and alertness during extended driving and instructional periods and work in varying weather conditions.
Meet DOT physical qualifications required to hold a CDL, with or without reasonable accommodations, as required by federal regulations.

Responsibilities

Promote and maintain a safe, positive, and professional learning environment, following and enforcing applicable policies and regulations.
Conduct assigned classes according to their scheduled start and end times.
Safeguard instructional materials, records, and equipment, and maintain appropriate confidentiality.
Serve as a professional role model and interact with students and colleagues fairly, courteously, and collaboratively.
Provide advance notice about lateness, absence, or vacation schedules during substitute assignments.
Maintain accurate, current records of student progress, performance, and attendance using institutional tools and technology.
Remain flexible in meeting instructional needs of the division or client.
Train students in trucking and driving, including classroom instruction and practical skills.
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 techniques, draw on personal experience, and assess student progress in skills needed to pass and obtain a CDL.
Demonstrate coupling and uncoupling trailers, inspections, and vehicle maneuvers.
Stay current with industry standards and requirements and facilitate learning on course content.