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Cuyahoga Community College Preceptor, Transportation Innovation Center in Euclid, Ohio
SUMMARY
Responsible for a full range of program support for both the CDL Training Programs, and the State Driver Testing Center. Provide hands on CDL Training as a State Licensed CDL Instructor, and support the State Driver Testing Center as a State Certified Examiner. Provide a full range of support for the Transportation Innovation Center.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Responsible for supporting the CDL Training program in the training of CDL students, in any area of instruction
- Support the State CDL Testing Center as a State Certified Driving Examiner
- Provides advice, guidance and feedback to CDL students in the CDL Training program
- Provide advice, guidance and feedback to Test candidates in the Driver Testing Center
- Reinforces instruction to both CDL students, and Driver Testing Center candidates by utilizing a variety of learning modalities to help improve the student, and testing candidate's outcomes
- Assists with the records maintenance of the Driver Testing Center outcomes
- Provides a full range of program support for all programs within the Transportation Innovation Center
- Provides formal CDL training instruction as needed to cover or support the CDL Training Specialist during absences, or for any State Examiners absence
- Participates in program and division committees as needed
- Responsible for the maintenance of accurate student records, and Driver Testing Center candidate test scores
- Performs other duties as assigned
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field
- Significant related experience may substitute for education
- Minimum of five years of demonstrated verifiable professional CDL Class "A" driving experience in all weather conditions
- Must have current CDL Class "A" license with all endorsements except Hazardous Materials, or be prepared to obtain any required endorsements
- Must be certified by the State of Ohio as a CDL Examiner or be willing to obtain certification
- Must be certified by the State of Ohio as a Class D Examiner or be willing to obtain certification
- Must be a licensed Ohio CDL Instructor or be willing to obtain certification
- Verifiable clean driving record with no more than two (2) points and/or one (1) moving violation 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 ten (10) years
- Must meet the College's insurability requirements
- Must pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical and drug screening examination
- Must not have any felony convictions within the previous ten years from application date; must be capable of passing Ohio BCI and FBI background checks
- Demonstrated experience effectively making decisions that have major implications on the strategy, management and operations within a department
- Demonstrated effectiveness in a role requiring dynamic and abstract problem-solving methods in adaptive situations
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES
Possess comprehensive knowledge of CDL training theories, concepts and practices with the ability to apply in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations as it pertains to the departmental focus
Demonstrated ability to identify mechanical and maintenance problems, and recommend appropriate solutions
Possess strong organizational and time-management skills
Possess excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to promote student success
Ability to effectively complete work assignments independently
Demonstrated intermediate project management skills
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