Job Category

Regular Support Staff

FVTC Worksite

J.J. Keller - Transportation Center

Hourly Rate

$25.76

Hours Per Week

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Job Description Summary

Driver Trainer Truck Driving

This position provides instructional aide support to Truck Driving program, Decision Driving and Truck Driving Contract Training.

Work schedule : Monday through Thursday 6 : 30AM-5PM

Job Description

Job Description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

This position provides Faculty support to the Truck Driving Program, Truck Driving Contract, and the Wisconsin Decision Driving Center (WDDC).

Examples of key duties include, but not limited to :

• Prepare and deliver instruction that provides hands-on learning in the following areas : safe and legal operation of a CMV while administering student road evaluations;
• proper Commercial Vehicle inspections; shifting of automated and non-synchronized transmissions; coupling / uncoupling trailers;

backing maneuvers (straight line, 90 and 45 degree, parallel, etc); traffic and weather management

Use latest technology to support instruction, i.e. simulators, e-logs, and vehicle camera systems

Observe, evaluate, and promote student's performance and development

Encourage, monitor, and prepare required reports on the progress of individual student, as required by laws, policies and school regulations

Encourage student success in accordance with FVTC’s policies and procedures

Stay current with developments in subject area, and update training materials as necessary

Administer course of instruction on the Wisconsin Decision Driving Course to simulate a variety of emergency situations.

Teach students and customers in the following : Understand their limitations as well as learning more about the capability of a variety of vehicle types;

Employ different braking techniques whether ABS is present or not; make better decisions in an actual emergency, thus minimizing or eliminating the devastating results of an accident

Administer student and customer requested skills evaluations to determine driver competency and safety.

Administer student and third party CDL examinations

Provide CDL Examiner / Auditor training

Provide specialized training in yard horse, cargo securement, train the trainer, etc.

Serve as a liaison with the Diesel and Automotive Departments to ensure all equipment is operational for Truck Driving program, WDDC, and Truck Driving Contract Training.

Participate as an active team member in Truck Driving program, WDDC, and Truck Driving Contract Training.

Assist the Director of Truck Driving to monitor and facilitate operations in department activities and functions such as daily program dispatch, decision driving, technology integration, and CDL / DOT interactions

SECONDARY JOB FUNCTIONS

Assist in college events such as Open Houses, Career Days, etc

Community outreach to local and regional schools

Serve as a liaison with the Diesel and Automotive Departments to ensure all equipment is operational

Diagnose and fix minor equipment malfunctions; frozen brakes, dead batteries, etc

Transporting school freight

Snow removal in winter months

Painting of traffic lines and all other maintenance of Truck Driving and WDDC ranges

QUALIFICATIONS, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

Technical Diploma or Associate Degree in Transportation, AND

Behind-the-wheel instructors must pass a background check, and hold a valid Class A CDL (including appropriate endorsement(s) to operate the CMV for which training is to be provided and have either :

Minimum of three years of experience driving a CMV requiring a CDL, or

Minimum of two years of experience as a behind-the-wheel CMV instructor, or

An equivalent combination of related education, training, and experience

Valid driver's license

Subject to FVTC's motor vehicle ch

ESSENTIAL APTITUDES, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Demonstrate integrity and ethical conduct in all aspects of the work environment

Work effectively in a team environment

Ability to work with diverse student, staff, and community populations

Ability to gauge each student’s skill levels, limitations, language barriers, and learning style, then adapting your teaching style to ensure success

Substantial knowledge of trucking industry and CDL requirements

Ability to maintain accurate records, assemble and organize data

Basic knowledge of MS Office Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint

Managing multiple tasks, often with competing deadlines

Flexibility in work schedules is required.

Last updated : 2024-05-24