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Road Warrior Truck Driving School located in Gaylord, Michigan is looking for a CDL Instructor.

NO WEEKENDS!

Competitive Wages

Located in Gaylord, in the Northern Lower Peninsula of Michigan, we provide full-service instruction to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class A unrestricted.

It is the mission of Road Warrior Truck Driving School Inc to graduate the most competent, safety-minded, professional drivers the industry has to offer.

Work environment: This position involves indoor classroom instruction as well as outside work in any weather environment or condition.  Courses run Monday through Friday from 8am-4:30pm.  We limit class size to four students per truck for a more personalized learning experience and maximum drive time. Classes are 120 hour, 3-week courses consisting of 1 week in the classroom followed by 2 weeks of hands-on and behind-the-wheel driving experience. Occasional weekends and evenings may be required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide training/instruction in a classroom setting.
• Maintain training records as required by the State of Michigan.
• Comply with company policies as well as federal, state, and local regulations.
• Demonstrate professionalism in manner, communication, and presentation.
• Abide by and enforce School rules and policies.
• Adhere to approved School classroom curriculum and standards established by senior instructors.
• Provide instruction in the classroom, training yard, garage, and off-campus driving situations.
• Ability to work independently without supervision.
• Monitor all students progress for unsatisfactory performance or issues that warrant discussion.
• Maintain a professional work attitude.
• Any other assigned duties as needed.
• Preferred: Already possess or be able to qualify for a Michigan Driver's Education Instructor Certificate in Truck Driver Training from the State of Michigan.

Requirements: For this position, you must already possess a valid CDL Class A unrestricted license with a minimum of 5 years verifiable CDL Class A driving experience.

Qualifications:

• Preferred experience teaching or presenting information in a classroom setting
• Have a valid MDOT Medical Card
• Have excellent presentation skills as well as verbal and written communication skills
• Maintain a good driving record
• Have general knowledge of heavy duty trucks
• Ability to learn new tasks and procedures

Instructional Responsibilities:

• Cover all areas of instruction according to approved curriculum
• Pre-Trip Inspections
• Straight line backing
• Off-set backing
• 90 Degree backing
• Shifting manual transmissions up and down
• Lane centering, lane changes
• Freeway driving
• Town driving
• Performing right and left turns
• Hazard perception
• Maintain student attendance and driving logs
• Provide remediation training
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, stand, drive, and walk during an 8 hour shift
• On occasion be able to work more than 8 hours in one day
• Able to speak clearly, legibly, and accurately to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to students

Compensation: Based on experience and educational background.