CDL-A Instructor/Training Center Manager

CDL A Training Center Manager

• Paw Paw, MI/Mattawan, MI This position is responsible for delivering the Department of Labor Registered CDL A Apprenticeship Program at RMI. This position will teach a class of 3 apprentices everything they need to know to safely operate a tractor with a 53-foot trailer and pass the state test to obtain their CDL A license. Applicants Must Have a Current CDL A License.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences. Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities. Prepare classroom and range for class activities. Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment. Use relevant technology to support instruction.

Observe and evaluate student's performance and development. Provide appropriate feedback on work through daily and weekly evaluations. Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students. Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development. Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, policies, and school regulations.

Prepare required reports on students and activities. Manage student behavior in the classroom, on the range, and on the road, by enforcing rules and procedures. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or management. Understand and teach DOT regulations and rules. While performing duties of this job, this position needs to be able to perform the functions of a CDL A driver.

This role requires the ability to frequently get in and out of tractors, trailers, and reefers by lifting one’s body into the tractor using three points of contact. This position is often physical in nature requiring the employee to crank trailer dollies using various levels of force, occasionally lift product, kneel and crawl to properly inspect the tractor and trailer, and extend and twist to connect air lines.

Required Skills/Abilities: Ability to teach all aspects of driving a tractor trailer. Ability to work harmoniously with all levels of internal management and staff, as well as outside clients. Strong teaching skills. Flexibility and excellent interpersonal skills.

Education and Experience

CDL-A driver for 5+ years and Must Have CURRENT CDL A License High school diploma/GED required (Bachelor’s degree preferred) 2+ years’ experience of being a trainer Job Location: This position report will report to both the Training Center location in Paw Paw, MI and the office location in Mattawan, MI. Physical Requirements: The physical requirements 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.