Range And Road Instructor

Swift Transportation•Phoenix, AZ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Swift Transportation has been an Industry leader for many years with a profound history dating back to the 1960s. Swift is the largest truckload carrier in America with various locations throughout the nation that allow our drivers, shop employees, and office staff to cultivate strong connections. We are a company that is passionate about continual learning and improvement which in turn, allows for a diverse amount of advancement and growth opportunities. We place a strong emphasis on culture because we strongly believe that it is a key contributor in achieving overall results here at Swift.

Requirements

2+ years OTR experience required unless state law requires additional years of experience.
Must qualify as a Class A CDL driver by meeting all company hiring requirements.
Must have appropriate state certification as a CDL Examiner if tasked with administering exams.
Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions.
Must be able to handle changing priorities.
Must possess exceptional communication skills.
Must be self-motivated.
Must engage in on going education relating to teaching skills as part of faculty improvement to maintain post-secondary education requirements of the state in which the Academy is licensed.
Must maintain Professional Truck driver Institute (PTDI) and Commercial Vehicle Training Association (CVTA) standards and complete a minimum of two American Association for Vocational School modules annually.
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
As required, must be able to obtain additional endorsements within 90 days of notification.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a third party tester or a CVTA Master Level Instructor preferred.
Associates preferred.

Responsibilities

Train and/or evaluate student drivers ensuring they possess the skills to become a licensed commercial driver.
Train student drivers on performing safety inspections relating to potential truck/trailer issues.
Instruct functional driving skills such as performing turns, curves, backing, etc.
Evaluate designated student drivers on a daily basis to determine when they are ready to progress from the range to the road.
Ensure student drivers know how to perform well when driving on upgrades and downgrades including starting and stopping activities and they possess a basic knowledge when dealing with situations such as intersections, urban/rural sections, expressways, bridge underpasses, etc.
Effectively and efficiently resolve student issues.
Proactively work to assist others in achieving the organization's objectives.