Driver Training Instructor - Flatbed

Maverick Transportation; North Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work option after training

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Prescription Discount Card

Paid Vacation

Paid Life Insurance

401k+match

Bonus Potential

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Maverick Transportation, Inc. seeks a Training Specialist to conduct securement training for driver applicants, identify challenges, and mentor trainees.

Work hours are Sunday through Thursday from 6:00am to 4:00pm, with a hybrid option after training completion. You will use Maverick's LMS and Luma software to deliver classroom and hands-on instruction, document progress, and ensure applicants meet academic criteria.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus specialized schooling or on-the-job education and 0–6 months related experience and 1–6 months related management experience, or equivalent.
• Valid CDL is required.
• Experience in training or mentoring is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Train applicants on Maverick’s load securement practices in classroom and hands-on environments using LMS and Luma.
• Conduct mentoring and coaching sessions to facilitate student success and report challenges.
• Lead groups of students and maintain a positive educational environment.
• Keep knowledge up to date through training and ensure confidentiality and compliance.

Skills

Teaching

Mentoring

Student coaching

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDL License

Tools

LMS

Luma

Job description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE POSITION:

Conduct all aspects of securement training for driver applicants. Identify challenges and provide mentoring. Provide continued education and training to all company drivers as required by Maverick. This positions’ work hours are Sunday through Thursday from 6:00am to 4:00pm.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Train applicants on Maverick’s load securement practices. Present educational material in both classroom and hands-on environments. Ensure applicant completes all academic criteria through Maverick's LMS and Luma software. Work as a team to ensure consistency throughout the training program.
2. Determine which applicants possess the aptitude to safely meet Maverick standards. Conduct mentoring and coaching sessions to facilitate student success. Observe and report challenges. Provide accurate documentation to support team decision making.
3. Lead, manage, and motivate groups of students. Create and maintain a positive and productive educational environment.
4. Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending and participating in appropriate training. Ensure company confidentiality. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school or GED, plus specialized schooling and/or on the job education in a specific skill area; e.g. data processing, clerical/administrative, equipment operation, etc, plus 0 to 6 months related experience and/or training, and 1 to 6 months related management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. In addition to those requirements must have a Valid CDL.

Excellent Benefits Package including:

• - Hybrid work option after successfully completing training
• - Medical Insurance
• - Dental Insurance
• - Prescription Discount Card
• - Paid Vacation
• - Paid Life Insurance
• - 401k+match
• - Bonus Potential
• - Employee Assistance Program

WORKING CONDITIONS

Shop environment where continuously exposed to several elements such as, noise, intermittent standing, walking; and occasional pushing, carrying, or lifting. Also, may have exposure at times to the outside weather elements.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear; and occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Maverick Transportation, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, national origin, race, color, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.