CDL-A - Van Truckload Driver Instructor

Schneider National; Sandy Springs (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Schneider National is seeking an instructor to coach and mentor driver associates in training. You will teach driving skills in classrooms and trucks, using Schneider's tablets and workflow systems.

Responsibilities include evaluating candidates, providing feedback, ensuring DOT compliance and safety training, and supporting driver retention initiatives. Based near Atlanta, GA, you may also assist with occasional freight hauling as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in coaching and mentoring driver trainees.
• Knowledge of Schneider policies and procedures.
• Proficient with Word, Excel and computer-based training systems.

Responsibilities

• Teach driving skills and techniques following Schneider Training Academy guidelines.
• Lead on-the-job and in-truck training using tablet and workflow system.
• Provide feedback and evaluate candidates against timelines.
• Maintain safety, hours of service and trip planning training.
• Support driver safety and retention initiatives.
• Assist with training new drivers and onboarding activities.

Skills

Coaching

Mentoring

Training

Safety

Instructing

Policy knowledge

Microsoft Word/Excel

Tools

Word

Excel

Training systems

Job description

Schedule

• Monday through Friday, 06:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Job overview

• Be accountable for coaching, mentoring and on-boarding new driver associates while they are in training.
• Be responsible for teaching and evaluating the skills needed to be successful driver associates.
• Perform hands-on training both in the classroom and in the truck.
• Cover critical components of training, including safety, hours of service, trip-planning, workflow, tablet, policies and procedures.
• Act as a safety advocate and driver retention ambassador for the organization.
• Prepare new drivers for a safe and rewarding career with Schneider.

Job duties

• Demonstrate and teach driving skills and techniques that align with Schneider Training Academy guidelines and training materials.
• Facilitate on the job, in-truck training on the electronic tablet and Schneider's workflow system.
• Recognize and correct unsafe driving habits.
• Provide verbal and written feedback and suggestions for improvement.
• Evaluate and provide updates on candidates who are not meeting expected levels of ability within set timelines.
• Complete annual Schneider instructor re-certification process and continually meet DOT requirements.
• Utilize and assign electronic computer-based training to driver students.
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned, and the scope of the job may change based on business demands, which could include hauling freight as needed.
• Exhibit professional behavior that aligns with Schneider values and standards.

Pay and bonus potential

• Competitive starting annual salary.
• Bi-monthly paychecks.
• Annual profit-sharing bonuses available.
• Paid vacation time available immediately after starting.

*Based on CDL driver experience, performance and location

Skills qualifications

• Previous instructor/training experience preferred.
• Ability to coach and mentor effectively in a team environment.
• Can demonstrate a positive, professional attitude and the ability and willingness to accept change.
• Ability to learn, demonstrate and train Schneider's company policies and procedures.
• Experience with Word, Excel and other computer-based systems is a plus.

Driver qualifications

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• DOT physical card.
• Minimum 12 months of Class A driving experience.
• Follow and have a knowledge of company policies.
• Ability to coach and mentor effectively.
• Live within 50 miles of Atlanta, GA.

Additional benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.

More reasons to choose Schneider

• Resilient, values-based culture that drives safety first and always, integrity in every action, respect for all and excellence in all we do.
• Individual development opportunities through company-paid training, active leadership involvement and more than 170 online personal development courses.

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