Driver Trainer Lead

Fox Valley Technical College•Appleton, WI

42d•$31 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as a Driver Trainer Team Lead; coordinating and managing intake of students and customers while assisting in key department activities. This position is responsible for specific functions, and provides instructional support to the Truck Driving Program, Decision Driving and Truck Driving Contract Training offerings.

Requirements

Technical Diploma or Associate Degree in Transportation.
Five years of recent, related experience.
Requires a valid Wisconsin Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and acceptable driving record.
Subject to FVTC's Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) Check Disclosure.

Nice To Haves

Team leadership experience desired.

Responsibilities

Serve as a Driver Trainer Team Lead - monitor and facilitate operations in key department activities and functions such as contract training customer service, simulation, contract training equipment allocation and dispatch, DOT & CDL Examiner training, and regional center initiatives.
Monitor and train students in the Truck Driving program, WDDC and Truck Driving Contract Training.
Schedule and administer student road evaluations.
Train and develop students with little or no experience in pre/post trip inspections, shifting, coupling/uncoupling trailers, driving the commercial motor vehicle, and other hands-on activities involving the vehicle in accordance with the curriculum, program outcomes, and Entry Level Driver Training requirements.
Determine the student's ability to safely operate commercial motor vehicles on the driving ranges and on public roadways, monitor and document their progress, and provide feedback to the students and faculty.
Participate as an active team member in Truck Driving program, WDDC, and Truck Driving Contract Training.
Provide training in emergency driving and skid control techniques as required by the Decision Driving workshop curriculum.
Serve as a liaison with the Diesel and Automotive Departments to ensure all equipment is operational for Truck Driving program, WDDC, and Truck Driving Contract Training.
Meet all aspects of properly maintaining the Truck Driving and WDDC driving facility and ranges.
Administer Third Party road tests as a Commercial Driver's License Examiner.
Monitor truck driving safety bay to ensure proper usage and cleanliness of facility, parking of units, organization and inventory of items and ensure all program equipment is stored properly.
Direct student activity to ensure that the instructional equipment and bay area are kept clean.
Comply with all regulatory requirements of local, state, and federal agencies in operational or training capacities.
Snow removal during winter months.
Painting of traffic lines on Truck Driving/WDDC driving ranges.
Assist other areas of the College as directed.
Perform other assignments as directed.

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with retirement contributions to the Wisconsin Retirement System and 403(b)/457 plan options.
Employees enjoy paid time off, sick leave, holidays, bereavement leave, and recess periods.
We offer life and disability insurance, with options for additional coverage.
Work-life balance is supported through flexible schedules or remote work options (for some positions) and wellbeing programs.
Professional development opportunities include training, certifications, and tuition reimbursement.
Additional perks at the Appleton Main Campus include an onsite health and wellbeing clinic, dental clinic, fitness center, Parent/Child Center (onsite child care), library, café, printing services, Trilogy Salon & Spa, and more.

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