PT Instructor Transportation Training

## Description

**Job Summary**

The Transportation Trainer will provide instruction and train students in the classroom as well as in driving. The students will be provided with training and experience to obtain a Commercial Driver License.

**Essential Functions**

• Provide students with the training necessary to obtain a Commercial Driver's License
• Follow all curriculum and daily assignments and adjust as necessary to meet student learning needs
• Prepare and communicate clear educational objectives while presenting current and accurate course content to the student
• Prevent student accidents by assessing student's abilities for on-the-road training
• Record daily student progression and attendance on Student Progress Report
• Maintain a professional teaching environment, utilize patience when teaching, and maintain student confidentiality
• Increase overall course evaluation ratings
• Inspect each truck and trailer used that day in accordance with the Department of Transportation regulations
• Prepare an inspection report for the Lead Trainer daily
• Maintain a clean and safe working and learning area
• Counsel students and discuss issues from training
• Other duties as assigned

## Qualifications
**Required Qualifications**

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Three years experience driving "over the road" (OTR) or local
• Experience in pre-trip/post-trip inspections, coupling, and uncoupling of equipment
• Computer literacy
• Knowledge of rules and regulations of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
• Knowledge of Double Clutching techniques and how to teach them as required by TXDPS
• Knowledge of air brake testing procedures and be able to instruct and execute
• Knowledge of Hours of Service Regulations and be able to log and teach log book entries as well as log book recap
• Ability to manage multiple tasks while providing close attention to detail
• Ability to work in cooperation with others and work a flexible schedule based on training needs
• Maintain a high level of record keeping, utilize creativity, and meet frequent deadlines
• Establish goals and maintain a high level of decision making
• Adaptable to a constantly changing environment
• Ability to move or lift/move up to 75 pounds, capable of climbing stairs, balancing, stooping, and repetitive twisting
• Must successfully pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical and drug test
• Must possess a valid Texas Class "A" Commercial Driver's License, good driving record, and be insurable on Midland College's insurance policy

**Preferred Qualifications**

• Prior experience in driving instruction

**Physical Demands**

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and pull hands overhead
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move or drive to other locations on and off campus
• This position may require occasional travel for training, meetings, and events both in and out of town
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity
• Capable of climbing stairs, balancing, stooping, and repetitive twisting
• Frequently moves boxes or equipment weighing up to 75 pounds
• Pass the Department of Transportation (DOT) physical and drug test