CDL Driver Trainer

Action Resources; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Action Resources seeks an experienced trainer to teach academic and technical content that equips students to safely and legally transport hazardous chemicals, waste, and other materials. The trainer leads new drivers and independent contractors through onboarding training and serves as a classroom and field instructor.

Responsibilities include conducting road tests, evaluating proficiency, delivering lesson plans, monitoring student performance, maintaining records, and coordinating with

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; some college preferred.
• At least 1 year of trainer experience in business, academic, or technical settings.
• At least 5 years of experience as a commercial combination truck driver with chemical tank and vacuum tank experience; roll off and end dump a plus.
• Must have valid Class A CDL with tank and hazmat endorsements.
• Must have experience with hazardous materials and hazardous waste.
• Must have a valid Department of Transportation Medical Card.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and speech.
• Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Perform CDL Road Test.
• Conduct skill assessments of new hire proficiency and offload various equipment.
• Provide hands-on training with tank trailer, vac trailer, end-dump and roll off.
• Provide training with electronic ELD.
• Evaluate driver proficiency level and move accordingly.
• Document training events and update driver files.
• Determine if the driver is a culture fit and move accordingly.
• Deliver prescribed lesson plans and instructional materials.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
• Provide student feedback on coursework.
• Encourage and monitor progress of individual students and adjust teaching strategies.
• Prepare required reports on students and activities.
• Prepare classroom and training range for activities.
• Observe and evaluate student performance.
• Assign and grade class work, range work, road tests, hands-on exercises, tests and assignments.
• Assist with managing supplies for orientation.
• Manage PPE equipment and distribute to new hires and field operations.
• Communicate progress updates to other departments that could affect student release from orientation and training.
• Assist students in contacting their terminal for truck and load assignments.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Truck driver

Training experience

Hazardous materials handling

Communication skills

Class A CDL with hazmat

Instruction and classroom management

Safety and compliance knowledge

MS Word

MS Excel

Education

High school diploma or GED

Some college preferred

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

To teach academic and technical content to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to safely and legally transport our customers’ hazardous chemicals, hazardous waste, and other materials. It is essential that experienced drivers and independent contractors joining any of the Action’s companies to have a positive experience within the training phase of their onboarding process. This role facilitates all facets of the learning experience for students, and it includes serving as a leader with new drivers and contractors.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform CDL Road Test
• Conduct skill assessments of new hire proficiency offloading various types of equipment
• Provide hands-on training with tank trailer, vac trailer, end-dump and roll off
• Provide training with electronic ELD
• Evaluate driver proficiency level and move accordingly
• Document training events and update driver files
• Preform respirator fit test to meet compliance in the respiratory protection program.
• Determine if the driver is a culture fit for the origination and move accordingly.
• Serve as backup instructor for orientation classroom training
• Deliver prescribed lesson plans and instructional materials.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
• Provide student appropriate feedback on course work.
• Encourage, monitor the progress of individual students, and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
• Prepare required reports on students and activities.
• Prepare classroom and training range for training activities.
• Observe and evaluate student performance.
• Assign and grade class work, range work, road tests, hands on exercises, tests and assignments.
• Assist with managing and ordering supplies as needed for orientation.
• Manage PPE equipment, distribute to both new hires and re-supply field operations.
• Communicate to other departments any information on student’s progress that could affect the student release from orientation and training.
• Assist students in contacting their terminal for truck and load assignment.
• Additional duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or GED required, some college preferred.
• A minimum of one year of experience as a trainer in a business, academic or technical school environment.
• A minimum of five years of experience as a commercial combination truck driver with chemical tank and vacuum tank experience. Roll off and end dump experience a plus.
• Must have a valid Class A Commercial Driver License with tank and hazardous materials endorsement
• Must have experience with hazardous materials and hazardous waste.
• Must have a valid Department of Transportation Medical Card.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook.