Instructor

Roadmaster Drivers School•Omaha, NE

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Roadmaster Drivers School, a subdivision of Werner Enterprises, Inc., is a nationally accredited educational institution that provides professional training. They are seeking experienced and highly qualified CDL Class A instructors who have the ability and desire to train the next generation of commercial truck drivers with professionalism and a focus on safety. The role involves mentoring students by teaching them safety skills and best practices of the trucking industry. Roadmaster Drivers School is an industry-leading CDL training school that offers comprehensive CDL classes and behind-the-wheel truck driving education to fully prepare students for jobs in the trucking industry, maintaining high job placement standards and a national reputation for quality training of entry-level commercial truck drivers.

Requirements

A valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), with no more than two moving violations in a 12-month period, and/or no more than three moving violations in a 24-month period. Driving records not complying with the foregoing will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Must have a minimum of 3 years over the road or local commercial driving experience, and/or minimum criteria required to obtain instructor licensure within the applicable jurisdiction and meet all other licensure requirements.
Must pass and continuously maintain a U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) physical which is issued in accordance with all regulations and recommendations of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, pass an approved DOT drug test and hair follicle drug test (HFT) and agree to random and suspicion-based drug and alcohol screening.
Must have the ability to effectively communicate with others using verbal and non-verbal/written skills.
Must possess and demonstrate the physical, intellectual and leadership ability to deliver the company’s approved training and curriculum to students in the areas of classroom, full pre-trip inspection, basic control skills and road driving.
Must successfully complete all required new hire onboarding and training in a timely manner, as well as continuing education as required by the company.
Successful completion of a company approved pre-employment drug screen is required of all candidates as part of the hiring process.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate assigned driving operations for students on a regular basis
Oversee the safe operation and use of equipment when being used by students, ensuring that the company policy and standards are being adhered to
Supervise all assigned trainees and complete the necessary documentation for each person, such as student attendance forms and training records
Provide in-person daily instruction to students in the following areas: Full Pre-Trip Inspection, Basic Control Skills and Road Driving

Benefits

Excellent health, dental and vision insurance
Life, AD&D and various other insurance benefits available
Paid vacation and sick time
Opportunities for professional advancement
The Educational Assistance Program provides Werner and Roadmaster associates the opportunity to participate in college or graduate credit courses
Medical, dental and vision plans
401(k) plan
Stock purchase plan
Paid time off
Life insurance
Disability plans
Other optional supplemental coverage