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CDL Instructor

Type: Temporary
Close Date: Open Until Filled
Salary Information: Contact Jason Mullen
Contact Information: [email protected]

Conducts classroom and technical training classes for commercial vehicles, providing theory, simulation and practical applications for classes in Class A, and Class B Commercial Motor Vehicles.  Uses established training materials to present formal class training exercises and lab work to students.  Provides training in policy, procedures in compliance with all local, state and federal rules, regulations and laws. Uses established training materials to present training exercises and practice in preparing students to safely operate a commercial motor vehicle. Provides hands-on training in advanced applications, training and testing preparations in Vehicle Inspection, Skills/ Maneuvers, Range and Road Driving Skills required to meet and or exceed requirements needed to successfully pass the Maryland Commercial Driver’s Test. Assists program coordinator in basic maintenance of equipment and training yard, also classroom instruction.

QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma and two (2) to five (5) years CDL experience driving tractor-trailers. Current CDL license must have endorsements (minimum) including air, passenger, and school bus. Ability to teach and communicate effectively, both verbally and written as well as basic computer skills. Good student/customer relation skills. Ability to sit, stand and walk in all weather conditions as needed for the job. Good driving record. Will be subject to all DOT regulations, including the ability to maintain a valid DOT physical examination card and be subject to random DOT drug and alcohol testing.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

  • Assist and/or teach CDL permit training in the classroom.
  • Teach all necessary CDL yard skills including: all current FMCSA and MVA range skills.
  • Teach road skills to students driving combination tractor-trailers on common use roads. These skills will include but not limited to: up-shifting and down-shifting, right and left turns, highway and city driving, driver safety and defensive driving skills.
  • Accompany students to MVA for CDL testing.
  • Perform any minor maintenance to equipment or yard area.
  • Assist program coordinator and director in all phases of driving program.
  • Assist with enrollment and scheduling processes
  • Assist with college reporting to ensure timely submission of all reports and documents.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be able to lift and move up to a maximum of 50 pounds.
  • Ability to perform moderately heavy physical labor.
  • The worker will be subject to dust, noise, fumes, and odors.
  • The workers will be exposed to inside and outside environmental conditions
  • The worker will be subject to dust, noise, fumes, and odors.
  • The physical activity of this position includes, but is not limited to: climbing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching standing, pulling, lifting, grasping, twisting, sitting and feeling.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to jmullen@chesapeake.edu.