Truck Driving Academy - Instructor

SSCC•Mount Orab, OH

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Instruct students to operate various types of commercial equipment to obtain commercial driver’s licenses. Instructs students using a variety of methods including lectures, demonstrations, and visual tools to assist students in attaining commercial driving skills. Trains students in areas including operating a commercial motor vehicle, proper method of up and down shifting, speed management, visual scan, vehicle control and instruments, left and rights turns, maintaining required driving logs, vehicle inspection, and safety techniques. Teaches students commercial driving rules and DOT regulations. Evaluates students performance in meeting course objectives. Prepares and administers course examinations. Maintains accurate records documenting students’ progress and training hours. Prepares and presents lesson plans including course and student performance objectives. Assists in academy student job placement. Works assigned schedule, exhibits regular and punctual attendance and works as required to meet workload demands. Travel to Ohio locations and some limited overnight travel is required.

Requirements

High School degree or GED plus CDL driver training for training managers with three to five years related experience in operating a commercial motor vehicle and previous training experience.
Applicant must successfully pass required background checks, driving records check and drug test in accordance with Southern State Community College’s policies and procedures and applicable laws.
Ability to document identity and employment eligibility as a condition of employment in compliance with Immigration Reform and Control Act requirements.
Knowledge of instructional methods and techniques; commercial driving techniques; commercial driving rules, regulations and safety practices and procedures; general commercial motor vehicle maintenance.
Ability to effectively communicate information and explain techniques to students; evaluate students success in achieving objectives; supervise students; apply ethical standards to work situations; make work decisions in accordance with SSCC’s values; show respect and sensitivity for cultural differences, and promote an harassment-free environment; embrace and support constructive change; work efficiently and effectively to improve College operations; consistently follow safety and security procedures and practices; develop and maintain effective working relationships with students, associates, learning community, and general public; contribute toward building a positive team working environment; treat others with respect as representative of SSCC.
Skill in driving a commercial motor vehicle; maintaining a positive and effective learning environment; operation of audio visual and other classroom equipment; performing commercial motor vehicle general maintenance; operation of computer; application of job related software; safe and effective operation of routine office equipment and maintenance equipment; verbal and written communications.

Responsibilities

Instructs students using a variety of methods including lectures, demonstrations, and visual tools to assist students in attaining commercial driving skills.
Trains students in areas including operating a commercial motor vehicle, proper method of up and down shifting, speed management, visual scan, vehicle control and instruments, left and rights turns, maintaining required driving logs, vehicle inspection, and safety techniques.
Teaches students commercial driving rules and DOT regulations.
Evaluates students performance in meeting course objectives.
Prepares and administers course examinations.
Maintains accurate records documenting students’ progress and training hours.
Prepares and presents lesson plans including course and student performance objectives.
Assists in academy student job placement.
Works assigned schedule, exhibits regular and punctual attendance and works as required to meet workload demands.
Travel to Ohio locations and some limited overnight travel is required.
Performs other related duties as required.