Truck Driving Trainer (East Campus)

Location

Amarillo, TX | United States

Job description

At Amarillo College, our mission is: Transforming our community and economy through learning, innovation, and achievement. Every team member, regardless of job title or duties, is responsible first and foremost, for assisting students in every way.

This is an exciting time to work for Amarillo College! We are seeking our next Truck Driving Trainer at East Campus who will be all-in our mission and who will play a critical role in helping students develop the skills they need to succeed in the truck driving industry. Responsibilities include teaching both on and off-campus and assisting students in learning industry regulations, driving techniques, and safety procedures.

Requirements

EDUCATION

Required: High School Diploma

Preferred: Associate Degree in Diesel Maintenance or equivalent. Work experience of five (5) or more years can be substituted for education.

EXPERIENCE

Required: Three (3) years of experience in truck operations.

Preferred:

• Five (5) years verifiable safe driving record for CDL within the last seven (7) years.
• Five (5) or more years responsible over-the-road tractor-trailer maintenance of 15+ vehicles.
• Recent teaching experience in the CDL Training Industry.

CERTIFICATES/LICENSES:

Required : Valid Class A Driver License with a 3-year safe driving record.

Preferred : ASE (Auomotive Service Excellence) Diesel certification at a Mastery level; Endorsement: Tanker, Haz-mat, and Doubles.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, develop and present organized classroom instructions and learning opportunities for students in accordance with approved course outlines.
• Perform effective teaching activities, including classroom instruction, directing projects, and assisting with student coursework, research, and internships.
• Train students the basic operations of commercial vehicles including various combinations such as tankers, double/triple trailers, flatbeds, dry vans and reefers.
• Perform equipment inspections and site evaluations in preparation for classroom and hands-on training.
• Perform minor and major repairs on trucks and trailers per CDL operator.
• Maintain shop organization, cleanliness, orderliness and safe practices for classroom.
• Participate in department, division and college meetings.
• Produce or write training manuals to cover classroom and field training exercises.
• As an Amarillo College employee, seek knowledge of and pledge to actively engage in a culture of caring striving to serve students, peers and the community by embracing the AC Core Values: Wow, Family, Fun, Innovation, and Yes!

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to conduct the highest quality classroom and hands-on instruction for the entirety of an assigned class.
• Demonstrate competence in teaching/training and related technologies.
• Ensure effective two-way communication at all levels.

• Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations concerning operations of all motor vehicles especially truck and trailer laws.

Notice: Applicants selected for employment will be required to undergo a pre-employment criminal history background check and possibly a pre-employment drug test.

Salary: Amarillo College - Salary Schedules (actx.edu) , Pay grade 12 (salary is determined by Human Resources based on education, work experience and internal comparisons).

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to perform a wide range of motion and mobility tasks involving climbing, crawling, bending, pulling, pushing and lifting in teaching and demonstrating operation procedures.

Work Conditions: Must be willing to work in inclement weather standing for long periods of time in a classroom setting.

Work Environment: This position works in a classroom environment but can include extensive travel and overnight stays may be required. Evening, weekend, and holiday work as needed.

Commitment Statement: Amarillo College is dedicated to building a workforce that embraces a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, fostering a culturally aware team at every organizational level. Our goal is a faculty and staff that mirrors the distinctiveness of our community and is continually enhancing their skills and knowledge to better serve our entire student population.

Promotional Opportunity Policy: Under the Amarillo College Promotional Opportunity Policy, only current appointed or part-time non-appointed employees will be considered for a position during the first five (5) working days from notice or posting.

Benefits

Amarillo College offers a rich benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverages available through ERS. Amarillo College provides (at no cost to the employee) a long-term disability policy. In addition to retirement savings through Teachers Retirement System - TRS (pension plan) or Optional Retirement Plan -ORP (403b), the college offers the AC Benefit Plan - additional 403(b) with a generous matching contribution. Amarillo College Employees and their dependents are eligible for reduced or free tuition for Amarillo College courses. Employees have free access to the fitness center located on the Washington Street Campus. We also offer a generous holiday schedule, Amarillo College - Amarillo College Schedule and Holidays (actx.edu)

Job tags

Salary