CDL Truck Driving Instructor: Range & Road Training

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

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Medical coverage

Training programs

Job summary

Swift Transportation is seeking a CDL instructor to train and evaluate student drivers to become licensed commercial drivers. You will mentor on safety inspections, driving maneuvers, and on-road progression from range to road while upholding PTDI/CVTA standards.

The role requires 2+ years of OTR experience, CDL Examiner certification if applicable, and the ability to work in all weather conditions. Associates degree preferred; HS diploma required; strong communication and organizational skills

Qualifications

• 2+ years OTR experience required.
• 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 Professional Truck driver Institute (PTDI) and Commercial Vehicle Training Association (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 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

OTR experience

CDL Examiner

Communication skills

Weather adaptability

Self-motivated

Faculty development

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Associates preferred

Job description

Swift Transportation is seeking a CDL instructor to train and evaluate student drivers to become licensed commercial drivers. You will mentor on safety inspections, driving maneuvers, and on-road progression from range to road while upholding PTDI/CVTA standards.

The role requires 2+ years of OTR experience, CDL Examiner certification if applicable, and the ability to work in all weather conditions. Associates degree preferred; HS diploma required; strong communication and organizational skills