Truck Driver Trainer
Fox Valley Technical College

Truck Driver Trainer

Fox Valley Technical College

Job Category
Regular Support Staff
FVTC Worksite
J.J. Keller - Transportation Center
Hourly Rate
$25.76
Hours Per Week
40


Job Description Summary
Driver Trainer Truck Driving
This position provides instructional aide support to Truck Driving program, Decision Driving and Truck Driving Contract Training.

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
  

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
  
• Substantial knowledge of equipment
  
• 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.
  

Additional Information

Starting pay: $25.76 per hour.

Note: Internal applicants' wage will be based upon the applicable compensation structure.

FVTC strongly and actively strives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity within its community. FVTC does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, weight or any other protected class.


To apply, please visit: https://fvtc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/FVTC/job/Appleton-WI/Truck-Driver-Trainer_JR2023-667

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