CDL Driver Trainer & Instruction Lead

Ancora Education; Town of Mount Pleasant (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Ancora Education is seeking a CDL Driver Trainer for the Mount Pleasant location to lead the CDL training program. The role covers over-the-road instruction, range exercises, and classroom teaching under supervision of the Program Director or Lead Trainer.

The ideal candidate has a CDL, strong communication skills, and a track record of safe, effective instruction. DOT compliance and a student-centered approach are essential for success.

Qualifications

• CDL license required with appropriate class level.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2 years verifiable on-the-road experience within the last 5 years.
• Ability to pass DOT physical and drug tests.
• Strong communication and classroom instruction skills.

Responsibilities

• Promotes and Maintains a Positive Learning Environment
• Maintains a thorough knowledge and understanding of all policies, and adheres to and upholds their implementation and enforcement.
• Convenes all assigned classes per their start and end times.
• Maintains a safe environment for all students and staff.
• Safeguards materials, records, and equipment.
• Abides by all Federal, state, and accreditation/compliance rules and regulations.
• Serves as a professional role model to students.
• Inspires student confidence in program, faculty, and self.
• Maintains professional dress and demeanor and communication
• Maintains appropriate confidentiality when working with students, records, and administrative staff.
• Maintains an attitude of enthusiasm and willingness to cooperate and collaborate.
• Interacts with students and fellow employees in a courteous, professional, and positive manner.
• Treats students with fairness, impartiality, and objectivity.
• Provides advance notification regarding lateness, absence, and vacation schedules during time of substitute assignment.
• Fulfills Administrative Responsibilities
• Maintains accurate, up-to-date records of student progress, performance, and attendance, using the tools and technology provided by the institution, as required by school policy and procedure.
• Maintains appropriate confidentiality when working with students, records, and administrative staff.
• Maintains flexibility in fulfilling the instructional needs of the division/client.
• Delivers Instructional Material
• Train students in all areas of trucking/driving.
• Administer written tests on classroom material and evaluate grades.
• Conduct pre-trip inspections of commercial motor vehicles
• Instruct air-brake tests.
• Instruct straight-line backing.
• Instruct offset backing, right and left.
• Instruct 45-degree alley-docking.
• Instruct parallel parking, conventional side, and driver side.
• Utilize effective delivery skills (e.g., eye contact, voice intonation, and various questioning techniques).
• Draw on personal experiences to relate the material presented.
• Utilizes required skills assessments to evaluate student progress in the skills required to successfully pass and obtain their Commercial Driver’s License.

Skills

CDL

Training

Public Speaking

Safety Standards

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Ancora Education is seeking a CDL Driver Trainer for the Mount Pleasant location to lead the CDL training program. The role covers over-the-road instruction, range exercises, and classroom teaching under supervision of the Program Director or Lead Trainer.

The ideal candidate has a CDL, strong communication skills, and a track record of safe, effective instruction. DOT compliance and a student-centered approach are essential for success.