CDL Range & Road Instructor — Train Trucking Pros

Swift Transportation; West Valley City (UT); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

Life Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase plan

Paid training

Wellness programs

Flexible Spending Account

Tuition Assistance Programs

Military Leave

Vendor discounts

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Swift Transportation in Utah is seeking an instructor to train and evaluate student drivers toward licensure as commercial drivers. The role involves safety inspections, hands-on driving instruction, and daily assessments to progress from range to road.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of OTR experience, CDL Examiner certification if administering exams, and a strong ability to adapt to weather and changing priorities. A HS diploma is required; associates preferred.

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.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates preferred.
• 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 CDL Examiner certification, 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 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

Excellent communication skills

CDL Examiner certification

OTR experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates degree preferred

Tools

PTDI/CVTA standards knowledge

Job description

Swift Transportation in Utah is seeking an instructor to train and evaluate student drivers toward licensure as commercial drivers. The role involves safety inspections, hands-on driving instruction, and daily assessments to progress from range to road.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of OTR experience, CDL Examiner certification if administering exams, and a strong ability to adapt to weather and changing priorities. A HS diploma is required; associates preferred.