Training Specialist, CDL Training Program

Cuyahoga Community College; Euclid (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Cuyahoga Community College seeks a Training Specialist for the CDL Training Program at the Transportation Center. The role develops and facilitates training, leads classroom activities, and ensures CDL instruction aligns with state requirements.

Responsibilities include teaching CDL Class A skills, tracking attendance, conducting safety checks on equipment, and delivering weekly reports to leadership. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum of three years verifiable CDL Class A driving experience in all weather conditions.
• CDL Class A license with endorsements except Hazardous Materials, Passenger and School Bus.
• Clean driving record; no more than two points in the last three years.
• No OVI/DUI or reckless convictions in the last ten years.
• Must meet insurability requirements and pass a DOT physical and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Teach skills and knowledge to obtain a CDL Class A license.
• Monitor attendance and maintain student records.
• Assist in program compliance with State requirements.
• Perform and document daily safety inspections of equipment.
• Provide weekly status reports to the Director.
• Maintain attendance verification and weekly documentation.
• Maintain student record audits including attendance and training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Decision making

Problem solving

Communication

Time management

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or GED

CDL Class A license with endorsements (except HM, Passenger, School Bus)

Ohio Dept. of Public Safety CDL Instructor's license

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Training Specialist, CDL Training Program

Training Specialist, CDL Training Program

Department: Transportation and Logistics Training Academy

Location: Transportation Center

Reports To: Exec Dir, Transport & Logis TA

Recruitment Type: External/Internal

Requisition ID:req7206

Employment Type: Full-Time Support Staff

Union Position: Non-Union

Work Schedule: Monday through Thursday; 7:00am - 5:20pm

Number of Openings: 1

Job Description:

SUMMARY

Develops and facilitates training for students of the College's Transportation Center, including leadership and control of classroom activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Teaches students skills and knowledge necessary to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A driver's license
• Monitors attendance and maintains student records
• Assists in program compliance with State requirements
• Performs and documents daily safety inspections of equipment such as trucks, trailers, bus and pickup trucks
• Provides weekly status reports to the Director
• Maintains daily attendance verification and provides weekly documentation to the Coordinator
• Maintains student record audits, including attendance, performance, sign off by students and instructors for attendance, training and comments
• Performs other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

• High School diploma or GED
• Minimum of three years of verifiable CDL Class "A" driving experience in all weather conditions
• CDL Class "A" license with all endorsements except Hazardous Materials, Passenger and School Bus
• Verifiable clean driving record with no more than two (2) points and/or two (2) moving violations in the previous three years from application date
• No record of Operating Vehicle While Intoxicated (OVI), Driving Under the Influence (DUI) or Reckless Operation convictions in the past 10 years
• Must meet the College’s insurability requirements
• Ability to pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical and drug screening examination
• No felony convictions within the previous ten years from application date; must be capable of passing Ohio BCI and FBI background checks
• Demonstrated experience making sound decisions that affect a work unit or team
• Demonstrated experience in a role requiring diverse problem solving methods in a variety of situations

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Ability to stand and walk a large portion of the work day
• Ability to work a variety of flexible morning, evening, and weekend shifts as needed
• Possesses working knowledge of transportation concepts, practices and procedures with the ability to use in varied situations as it pertains to the departmental focus
• Ability to effectively complete work assignments independently
• Possesses strong organizational and time-management skills
• Possesses excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Works accurately with great attention to detail
• Excellent customer service skills and proven ability to develop and sustain productive customer relationships
• Demonstrated basic proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• Ability to confidentially and discreetly handle subject matters requiring privacy and sensitivity
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with key contacts to enhance work flow and quality
• Possess sensitivity to appropriately respond to the needs of students

COMPETENCIES

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

• Service Focus
• Quality of Work

VERY IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES

• Communications

IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

• Ohio Department of Public Safety CDL Instructor's license
• Demonstrated completion of Smith System driver safety training
• Completion of the National Safety Council Defensive Driver's Training for Commercial Drivers

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

(The demands 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.)

• Work is performed primarily in an outdoor environment where employees may not be protected from weather conditions;
• Work is partially performed in extreme cold temperatures typically below 32 degrees for more than an hour;
• Work is partially performed in extreme hot temperatures typicaly above 100 degrees for more than an hour;
• Work is partially performed in an environment with sufficient noise that may cause an employee to shout in order to be heard above the noise level;
• Work is partially performed in an environment exposing employees to oscillating movements of extremities or whole body;
• Work is partially performed in an environment exposing employees to hazards such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals;
• Work is partially performed in an environment where there is air or skin exposure to oils or other cutting fluids;
• Work is partially performed in an environment with conditions that affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation
• Work may also require some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items such as papers, files, pamphlets, books, etc.;
• Work may also require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the worksite

Target Starting Salary Range: $48,000 to $53,000 The final offer for the successful candidate is targeted to fall within this range but will be based upon an assessment of internal equity, the unit’s available budget, and the candidate’s qualifications in relation to the minimum and/or preferred job requirement(s).

Special Note: If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands upon the employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01.1 Recruitment and Selection Procedure .

Equal Opportunity Statement: Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.