AT - CDL Driver Trainer

Ancora Education•Centreville, MI

About The Position

The CDL Driver Trainer is responsible for driver-training functions for the CDL training program at an assigned location. The trainer delivers instruction in classroom and field settings, including over-the-road and maneuvering-range training, and evaluates students’ 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, professional, and positive learning environment; follows institutional policies and applicable federal, state, accreditation, and compliance requirements; and maintains accurate student records. The position requires a valid CDL at the class level required for the role, a high school diploma or GED, and three years of verifiable on-the-road experience within the last five years. It also requires the ability to meet applicable DOT physical and drug-screening requirements and to perform the physical tasks involved in demonstrating vehicle inspections and maneuvers.

Requirements

Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) 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.
Must pass an MVR and background check, including drug screening.
Ability to pass the applicable road test.
Must pass a DOT physical and DOT drug screen and maintain a valid Medical Examiner’s 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.
Knowledge of and ability to teach shifting patterns and driving in highway, city, nighttime, daytime, and varying weather conditions.
Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to maintain vehicle equipment.
Motivation, dedication, professionalism, integrity, and enthusiasm for teaching.
Commitment to stay current with industry standards and requirements in the instructional field.
Ability to facilitate learning of course content.
Interpersonal skills for positive interactions with students, alumni, faculty, and employers.
Technology proficiency, including Microsoft Office, 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 the cab, bend, squat, kneel, twist, and reach during inspections and while navigating 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.
Must meet DOT physical qualifications required to hold a CDL, with or without reasonable accommodations, as required by federal regulations.

Responsibilities

Promote and maintain a positive learning environment and a safe environment for students and staff.
Understand, follow, uphold, and enforce applicable institutional 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 inspire student confidence in the program, faculty, and themselves.
Maintain professional dress, demeanor, and communication; interact courteously and fairly with students and employees; and maintain appropriate confidentiality.
Cooperate and collaborate with others and provide advance notification regarding lateness, absences, and vacation schedules during substitute assignments.
Maintain accurate, current records of student progress, performance, and attendance using institution-provided 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 vehicle pre-trip inspections and air-brake tests.
Instruct students in straight-line backing, offset backing, 45-degree alley-docking, and conventional-side and driver-side parallel parking.
Use effective instructional techniques, including eye contact, voice intonation, and varied questioning; relate material to personal experience.
Use required skills assessments to evaluate student progress toward passing and obtaining a CDL.
Instruct driving and shifting patterns for highway, city, daytime, nighttime, and varying weather conditions.
Maintain vehicle equipment and demonstrate vehicle inspections, coupling and uncoupling trailers, and vehicle maneuvers.
Stay current with industry standards and requirements and facilitate learning of course content.