Training Supervisor

Roadmaster Drivers School•Jackson, MS

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Training Supervisor will be responsible for the direct onsite management of instructional personnel, including approving timesheets and assisting the Regional Training Manager with interviewing, hiring, training, disciplining, and termination of associates. This role involves assisting with the implementation of instructors' daily student assignments, balancing training, and maximizing equipment use. The supervisor will also help implement the approved daily training schedule and curriculum. In the absence of the Regional Training Manager, the supervisor will complete all assigned documentation and student attendance records accurately and timely, and ensure applicable company databases are updated. Equipment file maintenance and review, including updating maintenance files and ensuring accuracy in Salesforce®, are also key responsibilities. The role requires assisting vehicle inspection, pad, and road training instructors, completing student tardy or disciplinary forms, and aiding Human Resources, Curriculum and Compliance, and the Regional Training Manager with new instructor onboarding. Approximately 70% of duties will be on the training pad/road, and 30% will be administrative tasks.

Requirements

Current Class A Commercial Driver's License with a valid U.S. DOT Interstate Physical and verified negative U.S. DOT Drug Screen.
Minimum High School graduate or GED.
Minimum of three (3) years verifiable over-the-road driving experience.
Ability to obtain instructor's license from state agencies as applicable.
Ability to effectively communicate using both verbal and written skills.
Ability to perform the duties of managing and directing various assigned areas of the training department in accordance with company policy.
Professional appearance and personality.
Takes initiative.
Dependable.
Takes pride in work.
Committed to providing high-quality, cost-effective training to the next generation of professional commercial drivers.
Committed to treating everyone with dignity and respect.
Exhibits calm, rational behavior at all times.
Maintains constructive working relationships with others.
Does not use abusive or profane language or argue with other staff or students.

Nice To Haves

Prior CDL training or management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct onsite management of instructional personnel, including approval of timesheets.
Assist the Regional Training Manager with interviewing, hiring, training, disciplining, and termination of associates.
Assist with the implementation of instructors' daily student assignments to maintain ratios, balance training, and maximize equipment use.
Assist with the implementation of approved daily training schedules and curriculum.
Complete all assigned documentation and student attendance records timely and accurately in the absence of the Regional Training Manager.
Assure accurate data entries in applicable company databases are updated daily or as needed in the absence of the Regional Training Manager.
Perform equipment file maintenance and review on a daily basis.
Update maintenance files for equipment as assigned.
Assure equipment entries in Salesforce® are accurate and up to date.
Assist vehicle inspection, pad, and road training instructors as needed.
Complete any required student tardy or disciplinary forms.
Assist Human Resources, Curriculum and Compliance, and the Regional Training Manager with implementing the onboarding process of new instructors.
Ensure all vehicles receive a pre-trip inspection prior to any and all training activities.
Ensure instructors perform formal demonstrations of each curriculum component utilizing Train the Trainer Manual (TTT) best practices during pad instruction.
Monitor each instructor's teaching process to ensure PTI and backing instruction are consistent with TTT best practices.
Responsible for the accurate and timely reporting of students' progress or issues performing training maneuvers.
Assist and supervise instructors to ensure all training records are completed daily in Company required format.
Assist the Regional Training Manager in making decisions and outlining specific training needs for students who are not proficient in areas of PTI, backing, or road skills, or in need of making up missed training time.
Assist the Regional Training Manager in implementing Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) policy, including accurate and detailed information on SAP forms, issuing written counseling statements, and discussing action plans.
Maintain appearance and condition of cones and/or lines.
Maintain appearance and condition of tractors and trailers used during backing training.
Complete daily DVIRs for training pad equipment, including ending miles, fuel level, and DEF level.
Perform daily draining of air tanks for training pad equipment.
Ensure all safety zones are marked properly, clearly identified, and properly managed.
Implement all safety practices on the training pad as stated in the TTT manual and ensure applicable policies and procedures are followed.
Responsible for the continuous training and evaluation of all instructors to ensure they are provided the assistance and opportunities to be successful in their job duties.
Responsible for cross-training all instructors for proficiency in all required curriculum based on TTT.
Responsible for instructors' starting and ending scheduled work time including breaks and lunch per established policy and ensuring minimal interruption to student training throughout the day.
Report any and all inaccuracies or discrepancies to the Regional Training Manager immediately.
Strictly follow all approved road routes and lesson plans.
Monitor each Instructor's teaching process as necessary to ensure road instructions are consistent with TTT best practices and established lesson plans.
Report all inaccuracies to the Regional Training Supervisor.
Ensure instructors are directing students to drop and hook trucks and trailers at the beginning and end of each training day.
Responsible for the accurate and timely reporting of students' progress or issues during road training.
Supervise and assist instructors to ensure all training records are completed daily.
Complete daily DVIRs for road training equipment, including ending miles, fuel level, and DEF level.
Perform daily draining of air tanks for road training equipment.
Ensure daily PTI and Post-Trips are performed timely and correctly.
Implement all safety practices for road training as stated in the TTT manual.
Responsible for cross-training all instructors for proficiency in all road training areas.
Responsible for instructors' start, end and scheduled breaks being timely with minimal interruption to student training time.