What are the responsibilities and job description for the Truck Driving Instructor position at TCAT-Crump?
Title: Truck Driving Instructor
Employee Classification:
Institution: TCAT-Crump
Department: Faculty
Campus Location: Crump
Job Summary
The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Crump is accepting applications for the full-time position of Truck Driving Instructor at the TCAT Crump location in Crump, TN.
Job Duties
The truck driving instructor is responsible for teaching all phases of the program to include safety regulations; CDL regulations, traffic laws, road atlas and highway routes; instruments and cab controls; engine and air brake systems, adverse weather condition driving techniques; hazardous materials transportation; clutch, gear and transmission patterns; coupling and uncoupling trailers, obstacle course and backing procedures; defensive driving; and over-the-road driving experiences. The instructor will also assist with student placement and student follow-up; participate in recruitment of students; cooperate with outside agencies; work with the program advisory committee; conduct visits to related business and industry; and establish and maintain good public relations within the college’s service area. Other duties include assisting with curriculum development and updates, student record keeping, participation in professional development activities, and participation in student organizations - (Essential)
Minimum Qualifications
Commensurate with Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology salary guidelines
APPLICATION & RESUME SUBMISSION: Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and application online at www.tcatcrump.edu. For more information contact Regina Maness at 731-632-3393. Applications with cover letters and resumes will be accepted until position is filled.
APPLICATION REVIEW: Review of complete application submittals will begin immediately.
The TBR does not discriminate on the basis of, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: Tennessee College of Applied Technology Crump, Regina Maness, Acting Equity Officer, regina.maness@tcatcrump.edu, 731-632-3393.
Employee Classification:
Institution: TCAT-Crump
Department: Faculty
Campus Location: Crump
Job Summary
The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Crump is accepting applications for the full-time position of Truck Driving Instructor at the TCAT Crump location in Crump, TN.
Job Duties
The truck driving instructor is responsible for teaching all phases of the program to include safety regulations; CDL regulations, traffic laws, road atlas and highway routes; instruments and cab controls; engine and air brake systems, adverse weather condition driving techniques; hazardous materials transportation; clutch, gear and transmission patterns; coupling and uncoupling trailers, obstacle course and backing procedures; defensive driving; and over-the-road driving experiences. The instructor will also assist with student placement and student follow-up; participate in recruitment of students; cooperate with outside agencies; work with the program advisory committee; conduct visits to related business and industry; and establish and maintain good public relations within the college’s service area. Other duties include assisting with curriculum development and updates, student record keeping, participation in professional development activities, and participation in student organizations - (Essential)
Minimum Qualifications
- Candidates must have high school diploma
- Must hold a valid commercial driver's license in Tennessee
- Minimum of five years’ experience as over-the-road driver with exemplary record
- Must possess good verbal and written communication skills
- Must be able to organize and provide theoretical and practical instructional activities to enable students to obtain CDL
- Use of computer
- Normal standing, sitting, and walking
- Must be physically able to lift up to 50 pounds, stoop, stand and work, with or without accommodation, to demonstrate and perform all work-based projects.
- Operating a motor vehicle to travel within the college service area and in other areas as needed.
Commensurate with Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology salary guidelines
APPLICATION & RESUME SUBMISSION: Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and application online at www.tcatcrump.edu. For more information contact Regina Maness at 731-632-3393. Applications with cover letters and resumes will be accepted until position is filled.
APPLICATION REVIEW: Review of complete application submittals will begin immediately.
The TBR does not discriminate on the basis of, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: Tennessee College of Applied Technology Crump, Regina Maness, Acting Equity Officer, regina.maness@tcatcrump.edu, 731-632-3393.