CDL Instructor & Driver Training Specialist

Swift Transportation; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase plan

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Swift Transportation is seeking a trainer/instructor to develop and evaluate student drivers for CDL licensing. You will teach safety inspections, driving skills, and exam processes to prepare students for on-road certification.

Qualified candidates will have 2+ years of OTR experience, CDL Examiner credentials if needed, and a commitment to ongoing education and adherence to PTDI/CVTA standards. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• 2+ years OTR experience required unless state law requires additional years of experience.
• Previous experience as a third party tester or a CVTA Master Level Instructor preferred.
• Must qualify as a Class A CDL driver by meeting all company hiring requirements.
• Must have appropriate state certification as a CDL Examiner if tasked with administering exams.
• Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions.
• Must be able to handle changing priorities.
• Must possess exceptional communication skills.
• Must be self-motivated.
• Must engage in on going education relating to teaching skills as part of faculty improvement to maintain post-secondary education requirements of the state in which the Academy is licensed.
• Must maintain PTDI and CVTA standards and complete a minimum of two American Association for Vocational School modules annually.
• As required, must be able to obtain additional endorsements within 90 days of notification.

Responsibilities

• Train and/or evaluate student drivers ensuring they possess the skills to become a licensed commercial driver.
• If incumbent has acquired and maintains CDL Examiner certification issued by State, may administer exams as needed.
• Train student drivers on performing safety inspections relating to potential truck/trailer issues.
• Instruct functional driving skills such as performing turns, curves, backing, etc.
• Evaluate designated student drivers on a daily basis to determine when they are ready to progress from the range to the road.
• Ensure student drivers know how to perform well when driving on upgrades and downgrades including starting and stopping activities and they possess a basic knowledge when dealing with situations such as intersections, urban/rural sections, expressways, bridge underpasses, etc.
• Effectively and efficiently resolve student issues.
• Proactively work to assist others in achieving the organization's objectives.

Skills

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree

Tools

PTDI standards

CVTA standards

Job description

Swift Transportation is seeking a trainer/instructor to develop and evaluate student drivers for CDL licensing. You will teach safety inspections, driving skills, and exam processes to prepare students for on-road certification.

Qualified candidates will have 2+ years of OTR experience, CDL Examiner credentials if needed, and a commitment to ongoing education and adherence to PTDI/CVTA standards. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities are offered.