Instructor, Commercial Driver's License

Flathead Valley Community College; Libby (MT); On-site; USD 53,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision & Dental benefits

Vacation days (12)

12 holidays

Montana Teachers' Retirement System

403(b) match

Tuition Waiver

Job summary

Flathead Valley Community College (FVCC) is seeking a CDL Instructor for the Lincoln County Campus Trades Institute in Libby, MT. The role will involve delivering instruction in Class A CDL and related endorsements, with opportunities for day, evening, or weekend courses as needed.

The instructor will develop materials for additional endorsements, maintain records, and coordinate with campus leadership to ensure high-quality training and up-to-date instruction in line with industry standards.

Qualifications

• Three years’ experience in the occupation to be taught or equivalent postsecondary education plus work experience
• Current Montana Class A Commercial Driver’s License with insurable license
• Class A CDL with Bus/Passenger Endorsement or ability to obtain within 30–90 days

Responsibilities

• Provide career-oriented instruction to students in Class A CDL program and related endorsements
• Prepare training materials for HazMat, doubles, triples, and tanker endorsements
• Maintain instructional records and daily driving logs
• Oversee vehicle checks and maintenance with approvals as needed
• Collaborate with staff to develop online and blended course content and CDL simulator integration
• Coordinate with program directors for curriculum alignment and instruction fidelity
• Promote FVCC and engage in community and student recruitment activities

Skills

CDL instruction

Truck driving experience

Bus/Passenger endorsement

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Libby, MT 59923Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Education/Work ExperienceSalary Range: $53,000.00 - $65,000.00 SalaryJob Category: ProfessionalDEPARTMENT:

Trades Institute, Lincoln County Campus (LCC)

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Trades 3-4, based on education and certification; $55,000 - $67,000 annual salary. 12 months per year

Unlock Exceptional Benefits at FVCC (Worth ~$25K)! You'll receive generous employer contributions towards your Health/Vision & Dental, up to 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, and 12 holidays. Plus, build your future with the Montana Teachers' Retirement System and a 403(b) match up to 7%. And that's not all - Public Loan Forgiveness plus invest in your continued education when you explore Tuition Waiver benefits for you and your dependents!

FLSA: Exempt

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

SUMMARY

The CDL Instructor provides instruction to students in the Commercial Driver’s License program, and may include, but are not limited to Class “A,” and Bus/Passenger endorsements. Courses will include alternative delivery methods, day, evening, or weekend times.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Provides career-oriented instruction and support to students to assist them in the development and/or improvement of a class “A” commercial driving license, Class B school bus and passenger endorsement
• Provides training materials for additional endorsements for HazMat, doubles, triples, and tanker.
• Maintains and submits instructional records in accordance with requirements
• Maintains daily driving log.
• Responsible for daily checks and preventative maintenance of truck and equipment. Identifies and coordinates all service and repairs; obtains pre-approval from LCC Director and FVCC CDL Program Director for expenses.
• Attends all LCC campus staff meetings and related Trades Institute meetings (virtually) and participates in student and/or program assessment as directed.
• Works with staff and supervisor on instructional content, and effective uses of multimedia in the development of on-line and blended trades/technology, or on-campus courses; integrates subject area with other related curricula, such as CDL simulator
• Checks in daily with the Program Director, LCC, for coordination of campus services, and weekly with the Program Director of Heavy Equipment and CDL, Kalispell for curriculum and instruction fidelity.
• Maintains professional ethics and confidentiality of students in accordance with applicable laws and policies
• Works professionally and collaboratively with college faculty and staff to aid program visibility, student recruitment, and student proficiency in meeting learning outcomes.
• Remains current in practices, trends and research related to areas of assignment; maintains current knowledge of industry technology, best practices, and instructional practices.
• Serves as an ambassador for the College. Creates and maintains a collaborative and collegial environment and maintains effective working relationships
• Keep abreast of the latest developments in relevant areas to help build strategic initiatives.
• Attends related training, workshops, and professional development
• Cross trains to perform other departmental and team functions; backfills for staff as needed.
• Actively participates in the development of a climate that promotes and supports innovation and efforts to continuously improve services to students, faculty, and the College
• Advances the mission of FVCC by serving on or convening committees and contributing in the community in college-related activities
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Reports to the Program Director, LCC.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Three years’ experience in the occupation to be taught; OR, an equivalent number of years of postsecondary education in the career/technical discipline, combined with work experience in the career/technical discipline; AND,
• Current Montana Class A Commercial Driver’s License with insurable license; AND,
• Class A CDL with Bus/Passenger Endorsement or the ability to obtain the Bus/Passenger Endorsement within the first 30 – 90 days of hire date.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Academic (AAS or certification) or professional credentials in commercial driving
• Ten years’ verifiable experience driving multiple truck-trailer combinations.
• Experience teaching in higher education or at a secondary level

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to effectively teach content material
• Ability to work within policies and procedures of FVCC
• Ability and willingness to serve as an ambassador for the College by interacting appropriately with the college community and community
• Ability to maintain effective and positive professional relationships
• Ability to follow and issue directions
• Demonstrated communication, technology, presentation, customer service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds
• Ability to intermittently work non-traditional schedules including evenings, weekends, etc.
• Ability to maintain regular and acceptable attendance levels
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
• Ability to pass a driver’s license records check and maintain current Montana Driver’s License and a clean driving record
• Ability to successfully pass a DOT Controlled Substances Test
• Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check
• Ability to respond in the event of an emergency
• Ability to perform a Medium Duty job, according to the Selected Characteristics of Occupations Defined in the Revised Dictionary of Occupational Titles, U.S. Department of Labor and Industry. Medium Duty involves exertion of 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10-25 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds continuously to move objects.

EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATIONS, REFERENCE CHECKS AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS

Prior to any offers of employment, FVCC conducts thorough employment verifications and reference checks and may contact organizations and individuals not listed on an applicant's application or resume. Additionally, FVCC conducts post-offer criminal background checks.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

FVCC is an equal opportunity employer. It is FVCC's policy that all individuals are entitled to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran’s status, service in the uniformed services as defined by state and federal law, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry except as authorized by law. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, and training and career development programs, as required by federal and state laws.

FVCC BOARD POLICY

The FVCC Board Policy Manual is available to review at https://www.fvcc.edu/about/board-administration/board-of-trustees/board-policies

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

FVCC provides reasonable accommodations upon request to qualified individuals with disabilities during all phases of employment including the application and selection process. No applicant will be penalized as a result of such request.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE ACT

Preference applies in hiring and provides a uniform method by which special consideration is given to qualified Veterans. Veterans’ Preference laws do not, however, guarantee Veterans a job, nor do they give Veterans’ preference in internal actions such as promotion, transfer, reassignment, and reinstatement. Applying for a preference is voluntary and that all information related to a preference is confidential and used only during the hiring process; the information will be maintained in a separate confidential file. To claim Veterans' Preference, you must complete the Veterans' Preference Form (form is available at https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf) and email it along with document(s) that verify your eligibility for employment preference to [e-mail]. Claims for Veterans' preference must be received by Human Resources prior to position closing date.

WINDFALL ELIMINATION PROVISION

Based on the Windfall Elimination Provision, FVCC employment may not be covered by Social Security. To learn more about the Windfall Elimination Provision click https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10045.pdf.