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Truck Driver Training Specialist

Truck Driver Training Specialist

locationBelvidere, IL 61008, USA
PublishedPublished: 11/23/2024
Full Time
Position Title: Truck Driver Training Specialist
Department: Business Outreach Office (BUO)
Division: Workforce Development (WOD)
Employee Status: Full-time
Type: Support Staff Association (SSA-Union)
Grade: 11 ($26.00 hourly)
FLSA: Non-exempt
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Reporting Relationships
Reports to:
Dean of Workforce Development
Supervision Exercised: None.
 
Job Summary
Provide a variety of teaching/learning activities that prepare students for the class A-commercial driver's license (CDL) examination and an entry-level position in the trucking industry.
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Related duties may be assigned.
• Teach classroom portion of the Truck Driver Training Program, including permits, logbooks and trip planning.
• Teach hands on portion of the Truck Driver Training Program, including backing, shifting, and behind the wheel training.
• Maintain student files in compliance with ICCB and IL Secretary of State standards.
• Maintain Truck Driver Training Program equipment.
• Monitor inventory of training supplies, ordering when needed.
• Train new consultants to be effective instructors.
• Evaluate and grade students throughout the program.
• Maintain relationships with employers in the trucking industry and assist with the recruitment of students.
• Assist in the development of new programs and changes to existing programs.
• Provide maintenance on equipment in emergency situations.
• Assist in the college planning and assessment program by developing annual work unit objectives that impact long-range priority goals.
• Adhere to Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and any and policies or laws that govern higher education at Rock Valley College.
 
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent. Possess a class A-CDL driver's license for at least 2 years and a current Department of Transportation medical card. Class A driving experience, clean driving record and some training experience.