Training Specialist, CDL Training Program

Cuyahoga Community College • Euclid, OH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Develops and facilitates training for students of the College's Transportation Center, including leadership and control of classroom activities. Teaches students skills and knowledge necessary to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A driver's license.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Minimum of three years of verifiable CDL Class "A" driving experience in all weather conditions
• CDL Class "A" license with all endorsements except Hazardous Materials, Passenger and School Bus
• Verifiable clean driving record with no more than two (2) points and/or two (2) moving violations in the previous three years from application date
• No record of Operating Vehicle While Intoxicated (OVI), Driving Under the Influence (DUI) or Reckless Operation convictions in the past 10 years
• Must meet the College’s insurability requirements
• Ability to pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical and drug screening examination
• No felony convictions within the previous ten years from application date; must be capable of passing Ohio BCI and FBI background checks
• Demonstrated experience making sound decisions that affect a work unit or team
• Demonstrated experience in a role requiring diverse problem solving methods in a variety of situations
• Ability to stand and walk a large portion of the work day
• Possesses working knowledge of transportation concepts, practices and procedures with the ability to use in varied situations as it pertains to the departmental focus
• Ability to effectively complete work assignments independently
• Possesses strong organizational and time-management skills
• Possesses excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Works accurately with great attention to detail
• Excellent customer service skills and proven ability to develop and sustain productive customer relationships
• Demonstrated basic proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• Ability to confidentially and discreetly handle subject matters requiring privacy and sensitivity
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with key contacts to enhance work flow and quality
• Possess sensitivity to appropriately respond to the needs of students

Nice To Haves

• Ohio Department of Public Safety CDL Instructor's license
• Demonstrated completion of Smith System driver safety training
• Completion of the National Safety Council Defensive Driver's Training for Commercial Drivers

Responsibilities

• Monitors attendance and maintains student records
• Assists in program compliance with State requirements
• Performs and documents daily safety inspections of equipment such as trucks, trailers, bus and pickup trucks
• Provides weekly status reports to the Director
• Maintains daily attendance verification and provides weekly documentation to the Coordinator
• Maintains student record audits, including attendance, performance, sign off by students and instructors for attendance, training and comments
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands upon the employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01.1 Recruitment and Selection Procedure

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED