Driver Orientation Instructor

Crete Carrier Corporation•Wilmer, TX

About The Position

Supports the driver onboarding/orientation function at their assigned site by conducting and overseeing training and testing for CDL drivers, coordinating the onboarding process, and supervising onboarding/orientation staff. ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES Directly carries out supervisory responsibilities to effectively manage onboarding/orientation personnel in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints, and resolving problems Assists Driver Orientation Manager with the development of orientation training materials, tests, evaluations, and assessments. Coordinates and/or conducts driver orientation training, defensive driving training, as well as additional/remedial driver training. Coordinates and conducts safety-related training and answers questions pertaining to safety policies and regulations. Analyzes progress of training course attendees and uses discretion to recommend further training and/or development. Conducts and/or reviews various tests and assessments to evaluate driver performance and submits reports and makes recommendations based on results. Completes and assists onboarding drivers with all necessary paperwork throughout the onboarding/orientation process. Assists drivers during initial tractor assignment when needed, providing truck systems and onboard communication system support. Conducts DOT drug screen collections. Establishes and maintains positive working relationships. Receives and carries out instructions. Maintains regular and predictable attendance. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
Excellent verbal/written communication skills, and classroom management skills.
Ability to effectively deliver training and instruction to small and large groups, or individualized instruction and/or remedial training.
Ability to write reports, take attendance and perform other customary paperwork associated with adult training and education.
Ability to solve problems and make decisions independently and proactively.
Performs work requiring advanced knowledge while consistently exercising discretion and judgment.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Bachelor's degree; or three to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to

Responsibilities

Conducting and overseeing training and testing for CDL drivers
Coordinating the onboarding process
Supervising onboarding/orientation staff
Managing onboarding/orientation personnel
Assisting Driver Orientation Manager with the development of orientation training materials, tests, evaluations, and assessments
Coordinating and/or conducts driver orientation training, defensive driving training, as well as additional/remedial driver training
Coordinating and conducting safety-related training and answers questions pertaining to safety policies and regulations
Analyzing progress of training course attendees and uses discretion to recommend further training and/or development
Conducting and/or reviews various tests and assessments to evaluate driver performance and submits reports and makes recommendations based on results
Completing and assisting onboarding drivers with all necessary paperwork throughout the onboarding/orientation process
Assisting drivers during initial tractor assignment when needed, providing truck systems and onboard communication system support
Conducting DOT drug screen collections
Establishing and maintaining positive working relationships
Receiving and carrying out instructions
Maintaining regular and predictable attendance
Performing other duties as assigned