Orientation and Driving Skills Instructor

Overview:

This includes the development and implementation of courses and hands-on training leading towards continuous improvement of the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct training in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company policies and procedures.
• Directly coach and mentor participants on best practices on how to safely operate a CMV.
• Administer driving skills evaluations including road tests, backing tests, and off-highway driving courses.
• Conduct remedial driver skills training when necessary.
• Shuttle students to various locations as needed.
• Daily set-up and maintenance of the driving skills courses. Daily maintenance of CMV and setup.
• Work collaboratively with all internal departments to ensure the skills tests, course objectives, and training content is up-to-date and relevant for the needs of the business.
• Monitor drivers progress throughout orientation and provide remedial training as needed
• Seamless handoff to onboarding and operations once driver are ready to be hired
• Communicate daily with all drivers in orientation to address any issues
• Assists in the design and development of orientation materials
• Coordinate and conduct training for new hires using a variety of instructional techniques and formats including but not limited to classroom training, exercises, and e-learning
• Works with subject matter experts to collect, analyze, and learn operational processes to facilitate the effective delivery of training materials
• Stays abreast of current policies and procedures to ensure up to date training of drivers
• Ensures all orientation supplies are adequately stocked
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude in all circumstances
• Assist onboarding team with gathering necessary paperwork to complete driver hiring process

Qualifications:

• Ability to provide innovative Training Solutions
• Strong internal and external customer service skills
• Must have a current Class A CDL with a safe driving record.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products and ChromeBooks.
• Keep a calm demeanor to provide a pleasant learning environment.
• Knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR)
• Demonstrated ability to quickly and efficiently problem solve.
• Ability to effectively work with individuals of all backgrounds.
• Ability to work and communicate well with others

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in the transportation industry preferred.
• Experience leading, teaching, coaching and mentoring.
• Experience with rapid and complex changing work environment
• Experience in training student CDL drivers.

Competitive Compensation

The system will be objective and non-discriminatory.

Pay Grade: 8

Full Health Benefits Package

Cultural Perks

M/F/Disability/Veteran

VEVRAA Federal Contractor