AT - CDL Driver Trainer

Ancora Education•Florence, SC

11d•$22 - $25

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 requires proven experience in the field, effective communication, and physical, intellectual, and leadership ability to carry out instructional duties. The trainer promotes a safe, positive, and professional learning environment; follows institutional policies and applicable federal, state, accreditation, and compliance requirements; and maintains student progress, performance, and attendance records. Instruction covers trucking and driving skills, classroom material, commercial vehicle inspections, air-brake tests, and required CDL maneuvers. The trainer evaluates student progress and prepares students to pass the requirements for a Commercial Driver’s License. The position involves outdoor instruction in varying weather conditions and physical activity such as climbing in and out of trucks, demonstrating vehicle and inspection skills, and moving equipment. The employee must meet DOT physical qualifications and maintain a valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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.
Successful MVR and background checks, including drug screening.
Ability to pass the employer’s road test, as applicable.
Ability to pass a DOT physical and DOT drug screen.
Ability to maintain a valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate and pass DOT drug tests upon hire and on an ongoing basis, 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 in highway, city, nighttime, daytime, and varied weather conditions.
Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to maintain vehicle equipment.
Motivation, dedication, professionalism, integrity, and enthusiasm for teaching.
Commitment to staying current with industry standards and requirements in the field of instruction.
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 to perform inspections and navigate 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 exposure to varying weather conditions.
Ability to meet DOT physical qualifications and maintain a valid DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate, with or without reasonable accommodations, as required by federal regulations.

Responsibilities

Promote and maintain a positive, safe, and professional learning environment for students and staff.
Follow and uphold institutional policies and applicable federal, state, accreditation, and compliance requirements.
Convene assigned classes at their scheduled start and end times.
Safeguard instructional materials, records, and equipment.
Serve as a professional role model and interact fairly, impartially, courteously, and positively with students and colleagues.
Maintain appropriate confidentiality when working with students, records, and administrative staff.
Provide advance notice of lateness, absence, and vacation schedules during substitute assignments.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of student progress, performance, and attendance using the institution’s provided tools and technology.
Remain flexible in meeting the instructional needs of the division or client.
Train students in trucking and driving.
Administer written tests on classroom material and evaluate grades.
Conduct commercial motor vehicle pre-trip inspections and teach 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.
Use personal experience to relate instructional material to students.
Use required skills assessments to evaluate student progress toward successfully obtaining a CDL.
Demonstrate vehicle skills, including coupling and uncoupling trailers, performing inspections, and maneuvering a large vehicle.
Maintain vehicle equipment and teach shifting patterns and driving in highway, city, nighttime, daytime, and varied weather conditions.