Behind The Wheel Instructor

Classification

Temporary

Minimum Pay

$28.88

Compensation will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The trainer assists faculty with supervision and training of CDL students. Works with students who are preparing to become CDL-A non-restricted licensed truck drivers.

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:

• Assists faculty with students learning basic backing maneuvers, driving skills, air brake testing, vehicle inspection, space & speed management and driver safety responsibilities.
• Assists faculty with teaching demonstrations of chain up procedures, weight distribution, load securement and other vehicle specific non-driving lessons as needed.
• Assists faculty with classroom lessons as needed.
• Maintains daily pre-trip inspection of vehicles, fuel monitoring and upkeep as needed.
• Attend Reasonable Suspicion Certified Supervisor Training and annual refresher training provided by CDL faculty.
• Attend quarterly meetings with CDL faculty as assigned.
• Attend other meetings as necessary at CDL faculty discretion.
• Other program related duties as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate at a minimum the following backing skills:
• Straight line back
• Offset back left and right
• Parallel driver side and blind side (conventional)
• 90 degree alley dock
• Ability to safely maneuver differing combinations of tractor/trailer configurations including utilizing proper shifting and turning techniques in complex city traffic situations, close quarter situations, as well as rural and interstate highway driving.
• Patience and the ability to remain calm and positive in stressful situations.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• At least 21 years old.
• High School diploma or it's equivalent.
• Valid Class-A non-restricted license.
• 5 years Class-A CDL combination vehicle driving experience.
• Clean driving record for the prior five years: no violation for which (5) or more points were assessed, no suspensions or revocations and no convictions for DUI or any related alcohol or drug offense in connection with motor vehicle use.
• Current DOT physical
• Pre-employment DOT Drug Screen. (State and Federal Law)
• All CDL trainers are subject to FMCSR Part 382 Controlled Substance and Alcohol Use and 49 CFR Part 40 Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol regulations.
• Must meet or exceed the requirements of 49 Code of Federal Regulations 40.25, 380.605, and 391.23.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inslusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully. Metropolitan Community College recognizes that an individual with a disability may require an accommodation to enable the candidate to successfully perform a job function.

Consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.