Range And Road Instructor

Swift Transportation•Corsicana, TX

About The Position

Swift Transportation is seeking a Range And Road Instructor to train and evaluate student drivers so they develop the skills needed to become licensed commercial drivers. The instructor teaches driving and safety skills and determines when students are ready to progress from range training to road training. If the instructor holds and maintains state-issued CDL Examiner certification, they may administer exams as needed. The position requires ongoing education related to teaching skills, maintenance of applicable PTDI and CVTA standards, and completion of at least two American Association for Vocational School modules annually. The role also involves working in all types of weather and responding effectively to changing priorities and student issues. The stated pay is $60,000 annually.

Requirements

At least 2 years of over-the-road experience, 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.
Ability to work in all types of weather conditions.
Ability to handle changing priorities.
Exceptional communication skills.
Self-motivation.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be able to obtain additional endorsements within 90 days of notification, as required.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.; the company does not sponsor employment visas.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a third-party tester or CVTA Master Level Instructor.
Associate degree.

Responsibilities

Train and/or evaluate student drivers to ensure they possess the skills to become licensed commercial drivers.
Administer exams as needed if holding and maintaining state-issued CDL Examiner certification.
Train student drivers to perform safety inspections for potential truck and trailer issues.
Teach functional driving skills, including turns, curves, and backing.
Evaluate designated student drivers daily to determine when they are ready to progress from the range to the road.
Teach drivers to operate on upgrades and downgrades, including starting and stopping, and provide basic instruction for intersections, urban and rural sections, expressways, and bridge underpasses.
Resolve student issues effectively and efficiently.
Proactively assist others in achieving organizational objectives.
Engage in ongoing education related to teaching skills and maintain applicable PTDI and CVTA standards.
Complete a minimum of two American Association for Vocational School modules annually.