Range And Road Instructor

Swift Transportation•West Valley, UT

About The Position

Swift Transportation is hiring 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 vehicle safety inspections and functional driving skills, and assesses students’ readiness to progress from range training to road training. The role may also administer CDL exams if the incumbent holds the required state-issued CDL Examiner certification and is assigned to do so. The position requires working in all types of weather, adapting to changing priorities, resolving student issues, and supporting organizational objectives. The instructor must continue education in teaching skills, maintain applicable state post-secondary education requirements, and meet Professional Truck Driver Institute (PTDI) and Commercial Vehicle Training Association (CVTA) standards. Annual pay is $60,000, based on experience.

Requirements

At least 2 years of over-the-road (OTR) 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-motivated.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Ability to obtain additional endorsements within 90 days of notification, as required.
Must be authorized to work in the United States; the company does not sponsor employment visas.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Train and/or evaluate student drivers to ensure they have the skills needed to become licensed commercial drivers.
Administer CDL exams as needed if holding the required state-issued CDL Examiner certification and assigned to do so.
Train student drivers to perform safety inspections for potential truck and trailer issues.
Teach functional driving skills, including turns, curves, and backing.
Evaluate designated students daily to determine when they are ready to progress from range training to road training.
Teach students how to drive safely on upgrades and downgrades, including starting and stopping, and build their basic knowledge of intersections, urban and rural areas, expressways, and bridge underpasses.
Resolve student issues effectively and efficiently.
Proactively assist others in achieving the organization's objectives.
Pursue ongoing education in teaching skills to meet faculty-improvement and state post-secondary education requirements.
Maintain PTDI and CVTA standards and complete at least two American Association for Vocational Schools modules annually.