Range And Road Instructor

Swift Transportation•West Valley City, UT

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About The Position

Swift Transportation is hiring a Range And Road Instructor to train and evaluate student drivers as they develop the skills needed to become licensed commercial drivers. The instructor teaches vehicle safety inspections and functional driving skills, evaluates students’ progress, and prepares them to drive in a range of conditions and roadway settings. If the instructor holds and maintains state-issued CDL Examiner certification, they may administer exams as needed. The role requires working in all types of weather, adapting to changing priorities, resolving student issues, and contributing to organizational objectives. The instructor must continue education in teaching skills and maintain applicable PTDI and CVTA standards, including completing at least two American Association for Vocational Schools modules annually. The listed pay range is $60,000 annually, with compensation based on experience.

Requirements

At least 2 years of over-the-road experience, unless state law requires additional years.
Qualify as a Class A CDL driver by meeting all company hiring requirements.
Hold 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.
Obtain additional endorsements within 90 days of notification, if required.

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 develop the skills needed 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.
Instruct 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 students to drive on upgrades and downgrades, including starting and stopping, and to handle situations involving intersections, urban and rural roads, expressways, and bridge underpasses.
Resolve student issues effectively and efficiently.
Proactively assist others in achieving organizational objectives.
Continue education relating to teaching skills as required to maintain applicable state post-secondary education requirements.
Maintain PTDI and CVTA standards and complete at least two American Association for Vocational Schools modules annually.