AT - CDL Driver Trainer

Ancora Education•Roanoke, VA

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 instruction and maneuvering-range exercises, and evaluates student progress toward obtaining a Commercial Driver’s License. The role requires strong communication, teaching, leadership, and driving skills, as well as the physical ability to demonstrate driving and vehicle-inspection tasks. The CDL Driver Trainer works under the guidance and supervision of the Program Director, Lead Driver Trainer, or their designee. The position requires adherence to school policies and applicable federal, state, and accreditation or compliance requirements; accurate student records; professional conduct; and the ability to maintain a safe, positive learning environment. A sign-on/retention bonus is mentioned.

Requirements

Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL); the class level must meet the requirements of 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 a drug screening.
Ability to 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, nighttime and daytime, and varied weather conditions.
Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to maintain vehicle equipment.
Motivation, dedication, professionalism, integrity, and enthusiasm for teaching.
Ability to facilitate learning of course content and deliver effective presentations to individuals or groups in formal settings.
Interpersonal skills for positive interactions with students, alumni, faculty, and employers.
Technology proficiency, including Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and cloud-based applications.
Physical 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 navigation of tight spaces.
Ability to crank trailer landing gear (often 100+ pounds), 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, including exposure to varying weather conditions.
Must meet DOT physical qualifications and maintain a valid DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate to hold a CDL, with or without reasonable accommodations, as required by federal regulations.

Responsibilities

Promote and maintain a positive, safe learning environment for students and staff.
Know, follow, uphold, and enforce applicable school policies and 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 foster student confidence in the program, faculty, and themselves.
Maintain professional dress, demeanor, and communication; interact courteously and positively with students and colleagues; and treat students fairly and objectively.
Maintain appropriate confidentiality when working with students, records, and administrative staff.
Cooperate and collaborate with others, maintain enthusiasm, and provide advance notification of lateness, absences, and vacation schedules during substitute assignments.
Maintain accurate, current records of student progress, performance, and attendance using institution-provided tools and technology, as required by school policy and procedure.
Remain flexible in meeting the instructional needs of the division or client.
Train students in trucking and driving, including classroom instruction and practical driving skills.
Administer written tests on classroom material and evaluate grades.
Conduct and teach commercial-vehicle pre-trip inspections and air-brake tests.
Instruct straight-line backing, offset backing, 45-degree alley-docking, and conventional-side and driver-side parallel parking.
Use effective instructional delivery, including eye contact, voice intonation, questioning techniques, and relevant personal experiences.
Use required skills assessments to evaluate student progress toward the skills needed to pass and obtain a CDL.
Demonstrate vehicle operations and safety tasks, including coupling and uncoupling trailers, inspections, and vehicle maneuvering.
Maintain vehicle equipment and stay current with industry standards and instructional requirements.