Truck Driving - Instructional Assistant
Truck Driving - Instructional Assistant
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Job Description
Overview and Responsibilities
Under the direction of the truck driving instructors and lead truck driving instructional assistants this position is responsible for driving and related operational skills training for students pursuing a Commercial Drivers License (CDL). This position will also maintain records prepare reports and initiate and develop client training for Workforce Solutions and Continuing Education.
Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate and supervise student driving under a variety of environments and driving conditions including straight line backing developing depth perception making turns backing into docks and parking places mirror adjustment and how to use large mirrors and convex mirrors.
- Perform work duties outside in all weather conditions.
- Provide training for students in the truck driving program and students seeking a CDL.
- Administer CDL examinations.
- Driving simulations.
- Brake board activities.
- Purchase supplies.
- Perform light maintenance on and washing and cleaning of vehicles.
- Paint and maintain lines on driver training areas.
- Demonstrate shifting techniques how to couple and uncouple semi-trailer combinations vehicle inspection and scaling as directed.
- Provide collision avoidance training.
- Assist with program recruitment efforts.
- Participate in the assessment of student learning.
- Maintain flexibility in delivery of training.
- Demonstrate commitment to service excellence standards.
- Function in a team environment without direct supervision and in a manner that supports a cohesive departmental atmosphere by attending and reaching consensus at team meetings.
- Communicate effectively and maintain positive relationships with students instructors truck supply and maintenance personnel trucking company personnel and Wisconsin Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) representatives verbally and in writing.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to drive all truck and trailer combinations offered in the truck driving program.
- Ability to plan organize and facilitate quality training.
- Ability to work effectively with students in both one-on-one and group instruction situations.
- Ability to model integrity through self-awareness personal accountability ethical behavior quality standards and sustainable practices.
- Ability to think critically by applying problem solving practices acquiring relevant information using technology and other resources appropriately and evaluating alternatives.
- Ability to communicate effectively by speaking and writing clearly concisely and professionally; practicing active listening; reading critically and adapting communication for audience.
- Ability to value diversity and demonstrate commitment to equity inclusion and culturally respectful interactions with persons of diverse ethnic cultural social-economic or educational backgrounds.
- Basicknowledge of and skills with technology including software programs for communication data collection and decision making including but not limited to Microsoft Office Outlook Word and Excel.
Qualifications
- Three years of experience operating large trucks and 48 or 53 trailer required seven years strongly preferred.
- Completion of formal truck driving training preferred.
- Training and teaching experience in the trucking industry preferred.
- Experience with van flatbed tanker and doubles preferred.
- Employment offer and continued employment is contingent upon negative DOT drug test(s) and acceptable driving record.
In evaluating candidates for this position the College may consider a combination of education training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge skills and abilities to perform duties of position.
The College is seeking to attract diverse instructors and staff who can inspire our increasingly diverse student population. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world identify challenges and to discover design and deliver solutions. We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages socioeconomic backgrounds genders abilities and orientations. Therefore we seek applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits of diversity in a higher education community. Consideration will be given to equity-minded individuals committed to collaborating with faculty staff administration students and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps.
Benefits Summary
2025 annual benefits include:
- 3 4 weeks of paid vacation time based on years of service
- 11 paid holidays
- Paid winter break - varies each year based on academic calendar and at a minimum includes days between Christmas and New Years holidays (some exceptions may apply for essential workers)
- Paid summer break - the week of July 4th.
- 4 paid personal days
- 3 weeks (15 days) paid sick time annually for absences due to illness injury or doctor and dentist appointments of the employee dependent children spouse or parents of the employee or spouse; cumulative to 135 days (1080 hours)
- Paid bereavement time
- Paid volunteer time
- Tuition reimbursement up to $2500 annually (eligibility requirements apply)
- Health insurance for employee spouse and dependents with attached Health Savings Account (HSA); CVTC contributes $3400 annually for a family plan or $1700 annually for a single plan to your HSA
- Wellness incentive of up to $600 for employees enrolled in CVTCs health insurance
- $2500 cash-payment in lieu of CVTC health insurance coverage for employees who have credible coverage through another source
- Dental insurance for employee spouse and dependents
- Vision insurance for employee spouse and dependents
- Life and long-term disability insurance premiums paid by CVTC
- Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) CVTC matches 6.95% vested at 5 years of credible service
- 403(b) tax deferred annuity program
- 457(b) deferred compensation plan
- Section 125 flexible spending accounts
- EmployeeAssistance Program (EAP)
- Professional development
- Certified Gold Level Family Friendly Workplace (FFW)
- Access to expansive collection of college and public library resources for personal and professional use
- Free or low-cost services offered by CVTC program students such as computer repair automotive repair Shear Inspiration Salon and Spa aesthetician services and 620 West restaurant and culinary pop ups
Benefits begin on the first date of employment (i.e. there is no waiting period).
CVTC does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability or age in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the colleges non-discrimination policies: Vice President of Talent & Culture 620 W. Clairemont Avenue Eau Claire WI 54701 WI Relay: 711
Employment Type
Full-Time
