Training Supervisor

Roadmaster Drivers School•Dallas, TX

9d•Onsite

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, training schedules, and curriculum to maintain ratios, balance training, and maximize equipment usage. The supervisor will also be responsible for completing documentation and student attendance records, ensuring accurate data entries in company databases, and maintaining equipment files and Salesforce entries. Approximately 70% of the work duties will be completed on the training pad/road, and 30% will be administrative tasks. The role requires ensuring all vehicles receive pre-trip inspections, monitoring instructors' teaching processes for consistency with best practices, and accurately reporting student progress or issues. The supervisor will also assist in decision-making regarding student training needs, implement the Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) policy, and maintain the appearance and condition of training equipment and safety zones. A key responsibility is the continuous training and evaluation of instructors to ensure their success and cross-training for proficiency in all required curriculum areas. The supervisor is also responsible for managing instructors' work schedules, including breaks and lunch, and reporting any inaccuracies immediately to the Regional Training Manager. On the road, the supervisor will ensure adherence to approved routes and lesson plans, monitor instructors' road instruction, and oversee vehicle inspections and DVIRs. The role demands a professional demeanor, initiative, dependability, and a commitment to providing high-quality training, treating everyone with dignity and respect, and maintaining calm, rational behavior.

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.
Regular, reliable and predictable work attendance is an essential function of this position.

Nice To Haves

Prior CDL training or management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct onsite management of instructional personnel, including approval of timesheets and assisting 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 use of equipment.
Assist with the implementation of approved daily training schedule and curriculum.
Complete all assigned documentation and student attendance records timely and accurately in the absence of the Regional Training Manager.
Assure that accurate data entries in applicable company databases are updated daily or as needed in the absence of the Regional Training Manager.
Complete equipment file maintenance and review on a daily basis, updating maintenance files 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 on boarding 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 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 in implementing Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) policy to include accurate and detailed information filled out on SAP forms, issuing written counseling statements to students to encourage progress and discussing the action plan for continuing training.
Maintain appearance and condition of cones and/or lines.
Maintain appearance and condition of tractors and trailers used during backing training.
Complete daily DVIRs to include ending miles, fuel level, and DEF level. Daily draining of air tanks.
Ensure all safety zones are marked properly, clearly identified, and properly managed.
Implementation of all safety practices on the training pad as stated in the TTT manual and ensuring 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.
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.
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 to include ending miles, fuel level and DEF level.
Daily PTI and Post-Trips are performed timely and correctly.
Implementation of 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.