Instructor, CDL Training

Department: Transportation Innovation Center

Location: Transportation Center

Reports To: Director, TIC

Recruitment Type: External/Internal

Requisition ID: req5070

Employment Type: Part-Time Faculty

Union Position: Non-Union

Work Schedule: Part-Time Hourly as scheduled

Job Description:

SUMMARY

Teach in a classroom environment that requires you to provide information for students to be capable of passing their State CDL Class B Commercial Drivers Lerner's Permit Tests for passenger carrying vehicles.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Teach students the knowledge required to be able to pass all parts of the State CDL Class B permit tests which include the following tests. General Knowledge, Air Breaks, and Passenger Vehicles
• Monitors attendance and maintains student records
• Provides regular updates and reports to the Director, Transportation Innovation Center on the student's classroom progress
• Maintains daily training and attendance records, by recording all students' attendance information in student classroom training records as part of the classroom training records
• Performs other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

• High School diploma or GED
• Hold a CDL License with a Passenger Endorsement
• Minimum of five years verifiable work experience, which includes driving and or teaching individuals the required information to be able to pass the Ohio State CDL B permit tests.
• Must have a Passenger Bus endorsement
• Previous instructional or teaching experience preferred
• Verifiable clean driving record with no more than two (2) points and/or two (2) moving violations 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
• Must meet the College's insurability requirements
• Ability to pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical and drug screening examination
• No felony convictions within the previous ten years from application date; must be capable of passing Ohio BCI and FBI background checks
• Demonstrated experience making sound decisions that affect a work unit or team
• Demonstrated experience in a role requiring diverse problem-solving methods in a variety of situations

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Ability to stand and walk a large portion of the work day
• Ability to work a variety of flexible hours during the day
• Possesses a strong working knowledge of the Passenger Vehicle operations and components. working knowledge of transportation concepts, practices and procedures with the ability to use in varied situations as it pertains to the training being offered
• Ability to effectively complete work assignments independently
• Possesses strong organizational and time-management skills
• Possesses excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Works accurately with great attention to detail
• Excellent customer service skills and proven ability to develop and sustain productive customer relationships
• Demonstrated basic proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• Ability to confidentially and discreetly handle subject matters requiring privacy and sensitivity
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with key contacts to enhance work flow and quality
• Possess sensitivity to appropriately respond to the needs of a diverse population

COMPETENCIES

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

• Service Focus
• Collaboration
• Quality of Work

VERY IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES

• Communications
• Adaptability

IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES

• Time Utilization
• Continuous Improvement

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

• Associates Degree with at least 5 years of practical experience teaching within the Passenger Vehicle Industry i.e. Public/Private Bus Transportation knowledge
• Ohio Department of Public Safety CDL Instructor's license
• Demonstrated completion of Smith System driver safety training
• Completion of the National Safety Council Defensive Driver's Training for Commercial Drivers

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

(The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Work is performed primarily in an indoor environment.
• Work is performed in a working environment where the environment stays consistent.
• Work is partially performed in an environment exposing employees to oscillating movements of extremities or whole body;
• Work is performed in an environment where a person's voice needs to be heard clearly in a classroom environment.
• Work is partially performed in an environment with no conditions that affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation
• Work may also require some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items such as papers, files, pamphlets, books, etc.;
• Work may also require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the worksite

Special Note:

Special Instructions to Applicants: During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application. This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments. Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.

Affirmative Action Statement: Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified and diverse workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.