Instructional Staff, Professional Truck Driving Academy

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Job Summary

The Instructional Staff I for the Professional Truck Driving Academy’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, instructing backing maneuver and hands-on training to the Professional Truck Driving Academy students. This position under moderate supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. This is a staff teaching position, not faculty. This is an exempt level position.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Implement practical training consisting of primarily range and street training for Class A, Class B, Refresher Course and customized training following established program curriculum.
• Track student progress through online curriculum modules.
• Demonstrate exemplary technique in the operation of equipment
• Convey industry-accepted standards regarding operational techniques of equipment
• Work with students from different backgrounds and cultures, as well as different knowledge and skill levels
• Meet with supervisor on daily basis to discuss training activities
• Interact with colleagues utilizing a team-teaching concept
• Work in a non-traditional teaching environment (i.e., range truck noise, street driving, unusual conditions that might arise)
• Work flexible hours, including possible weekend and night-time training
• Other duties may be assigned to this position on a regular or occasional basis to respond to needs of the Institute.
• Maintain good working relationships with businesses, industries, and truck driving advisory committee
• Maintain good working relationships with staff, faculty, and administration at Lamar Institute of Technology
• Come to work in a timely and predictable manner
• Tolerate stressful conditions as they arise
• Follow institute policies and procedures
• Attend advisory committee meetings as necessary
• Must maintain knowledge of LIT truck driving program’s goals and objectives
• Other duties may be assigned on a regular or occasional basis to respond to the needs of the Institute

Minimum/Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Education/Qualifications Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must possess and maintain a class “A” CDL (commercial driver’s license) and at least a tank endorsement
• Minimum three (3) years verifiable OTR (over-the-road) experience
• Must pass a 3-year driving record check without any major moving violations
• Experience with operation of tractor-van trailer and bulk tanker desired
• Must have knowledge of industry accepted training techniques
• Must have knowledge of and compliance with the most current rules and regulations of Federal Motor carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR)

Supplemental Information

Physical Requirements:
Must meet the minimum physical and mental requirements as set forth in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and Noise Emission Requirements (FMCSR), Chapter III-Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation-Subject e-Physical Qualifications and Examinations, 391.41. Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions (range and street driving)

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  information.