Classroom Assistant - Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

1. Assists with orienting new students to CDL classroom facilities, training equipment, program expectations, safety rules, and procedures. 
2. Provides classroom support by reinforcing course content, answering student questions, and assisting with learning activities under faculty direction. 
3. Supports students during pre-trip inspection training, including identifying components, explaining procedures, and reinforcing proper inspection sequences in accordance with Davis Tech/FMCSA standards. 
4. Assists instructors on the backing range, helping guide students through backing maneuvers, observing safety practices, and reinforcing correct techniques. 
5. Monitors student engagement and progress during classroom, range, and yard activities and communicates concerns to faculty as needed. 
6. Promotes a strong culture of safety by modeling proper procedures and ensuring students follow established safety guidelines at all times. 
7. Mentors students by encouraging professionalism, job readiness, punctuality, and effective communication. 
8. Assists with maintaining accurate attendance and participation records as required by the program. 
9. Helps maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom, range, and training area, including appropriate use of equipment and supplies. 
10. Assists with setup, organization, and basic upkeep of CDL training equipment and materials used for classroom, pre-trip, and backing instruction. 
11. Contributes to a respectful, team-oriented learning environment that supports collaboration, communication, and student success. 
12. Coordinates with faculty and staff to address student needs and support retention and completion goals. 
13. May assist with tutoring, skills practice sessions, or supplemental instruction as assigned. 
14. Performs other related duties as assigned. 

NOTICE:

• This description should not be construed to contain every function/responsibility that may be required to be performed by an employee assigned to this position. 
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each task with or without reasonable accommodation. 

• High school diploma or equivalent. 
• Graduate of the Davis Technical College CDL Program. 
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). 
• Ability to pass and maintain DOT physical, drug and alcohol screening, and background checks. 
• Strong knowledge of CDL pre-trip inspection procedures and basic backing maneuvers. 
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with students in a learning environment. 
• Basic computer skills for recordkeeping and communication. 
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior experience assisting with CDL instruction, training, or peer mentoring. 
• Experience working on a CDL backing range or yard environment. 
• Strong interpersonal skills and a student-focused approach to instruction. 

The College reports all positions to the Department of Work Force Services, posts all positions on the website:  http://www.davistech.edu/hr,.  The Davis Technical College complies with all aspects of the ADA and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Any applicant requiring accommodations in the application process must contact the Human Resource Office. Requests should be made three days prior to need.
  
 APPLICATION
 To be considered for employment you must meet the minimum qualifications of the position, submit an EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION, RESUME and COVER LETTER before the closing date. All applicants will be evaluated and ranked on the basis of relevant experience as stated therein. Highest ranking applicants may be invited for a personal interview. Apply online at www.davistech.edu/hr or in person at:
Davis Technical College/HR Office
 550 E 300 S, Kaysville, UT 84037
 www.davistech.edu/hr
 EOE
2021-00614