Driver Instructor - Mustang, OK

WEL Companies, Inc.; Mustang (OK); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

WEL Companies, Inc. is seeking a Driver Instructor in Mustang, OK to lead the full cycle training and development of student, trainee and CDL truck drivers. The role focuses on hands-on instruction, safety compliance, and objective-driven training sessions.

Responsibilities include setting learning goals, assessing gaps, teaching pre-trip and in-cab techniques, and evaluating performance through road tests. A valid Interstate CDL and at least 3 years of Class A experience are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum 3 years Class A CDL driving experience is required.
• Previous driver trainer experience is preferred.
• Interstate CDL required.
• OSHA certification is a plus.
• TWIC is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Train, develop, and retrain cadets and CDL truck drivers.
• Establish learning objectives for all training activities.
• Assess training and retraining gaps for cadets and drivers.
• Train basic roadside maintenance and company procedures.
• Teach hands-on truck driving finishing and retraining programs.
• Observe and evaluate cadet and driver performance including road tests.
• Uphold training requirements per company policy, laws, and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cdl driving experience

Driver trainer experience

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Safety culture

DOT regulations knowledge

Training delivery

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

AS400

Geotab

Eleos

ELD

Electronic onboarding

WEL app

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Mustang Office - Mustang, OK 73064, Position Type: Full Time, Job Shift: 1st Shift, Job Category: Training, POSITION SUMMARY

The Driver Instructor role will be key in the full cycle training and development of student, trainee & CDL truck drivers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Training, development, and retraining of cadet’s and CDL truck drivers.
• Establish and communicate clear learning objective to cadet’s and CDL truck drivers for all learning and training/retraining activities.
• Assess training and retraining gaps of current cadet’s and CDL truck drivers.
• Understand and train basic roadside maintenance and company procedures.
• Teach hands‑on portion of truck driving finishing program and retraining program; including but not limited to backing, shifting, truck inspections and behind the wheel training.
• Observe and evaluate cadet’s and CLD trick driver performance and development including road tests.
• Uphold all training requirements per company policy, laws, and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications: SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent; required

Experience:

• Minimum 3-years Class A CDL driving experience, required
• Previous driver trainer experience, preferred

Computer Skills:

• Microsoft Office Suite; preferred
• AS400; a plus
• Geotab; a plus
• Eleos; a plus
• ELD; a plus
• Electronic onboarding; preferred
• Ability to learn and use propriety software: WEL app; a plus

Certifications & Licenses:

• Interstate CDL; required
• TWIC
• OSHA

Essential Skills:

• Ability to professionally work with a diverse group of internal and external individuals.
• Strong, clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proactive mindset and strong personal accountability.
• Ability to handle high stress, fast paced environment.
• Patience to train, evaluate, and continue to work with student and trainee CDL drivers.
• Be an example of WEL’s safety cultural; understand and communicate all WEL’s safety requirements and expectations.
• Thorough understanding and ability to clarify federal, state, and DOT regulations.
• Skills to operate all equipment inside and outside of trucks for training.
• Ability to read and interpret maps to train pre-trip planning.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

N (Not Applicable)
Activity is not applicable to this position.
O (Occasionally)
Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs./day)
F (Frequently)
Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs./day)
C (Constantly)
Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs./day)
Physical Demands
Lift/Carry
Push/Pull
Stand
F
10 lbs. or less
F
12 lbs. or less
F
Walk
F
11-20 lbs.
F
13-25 lbs.
F
Sit
F
21-50 lbs.
F
26-40 lbs.
O
Manually Manipulate
C
51-100 lbs.
O
41-100 lbs.
O
Reach Outward
F
Over 100 lbs.
O
Reach Above Shoulder
F
Climb
O
Crawl
O
Squat or Kneel
O
Bend
O
Other Physical Requirements
Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth)
Sense of Sound - normal

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Combination of outside in uncontrolled weather environment, in‑cab of truck, and an office environment in a controlled atmosphere building.

WEL Companies has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.

WEL Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.