Instructor, Commercial Driver's License

DEPARTMENT:

Trades Institute Lincoln County Campus (LCC)

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:

Trades 3-4 based on education and certification;$55000 - $67000 annual salary. 12 months per year

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FLSA:

Exempt

CLOSING DATE:

Open Until Filled

SUMMARY

The CDL Instructor provides instruction to students in the Commercial Drivers License program and may include but are not limited to Class A and Bus/Passenger endorsements. Courses will include alternative delivery methods day evening or weekend times.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Provides career-oriented instruction and support to students to assist them in the development and/or improvement of a class A commercial driving license Class B school bus and passenger endorsement
• Provides training materials for additional endorsements for HazMat doubles triples and tanker.
• Maintains and submits instructional records in accordance with requirements
• Maintains daily driving log.
• Responsible for daily checks and preventative maintenance of truck and equipment. Identifies and coordinates all service and repairs; obtains pre-approval from LCC Director and FVCC CDL Program Director for expenses.
• Attends all LCC campus staff meetings and related Trades Institute meetings (virtually) and participates in student and/or program assessment as directed.
• Works with staff and supervisor on instructional content and effective uses of multimedia in the development of on-line and blended trades/technology or on-campus courses; integrates subject area with other related curricula such as CDL simulator
• Checks in daily with the Program Director LCC for coordination of campus services and weekly with the Program Director of Heavy Equipment and CDL Kalispell for curriculum and instruction fidelity.
• Maintains professional ethics and confidentiality of students in accordance with applicable laws and policies
• Works professionally and collaboratively with college faculty and staff to aid program visibility student recruitment and student proficiency in meeting learning outcomes.
• Remains current in practices trends and research related to areas of assignment; maintains current knowledge of industry technology best practices and instructional practices.
• Serves as an ambassador for the College. Creates and maintains a collaborative and collegial environment and maintains effective working relationships
• Keep abreast of the latest developments in relevant areas to help build strategic initiatives.
• Attends related training workshops and professional development
• Cross trains to perform other departmental and team functions; backfills for staff as needed.
• Actively participates in the development of a climate that promotes and supports innovation and efforts to continuously improve services to students faculty and the College
• Advances the mission of FVCC by serving on or convening committees and contributing in the community in college-related activities
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Reports to the Program Director LCC.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The Montana Board of Regents of Higher Education Policy 730 requires the following minimum qualifications for faculty in career and technical disciplines:

• Three years experience in the occupation to be taught; OR an equivalent number of years of postsecondary education in the career/technical discipline combined with work experience in the career/technical discipline; AND

• Current Montana Class A Commercial Drivers License with insurable license; AND
• Class A CDL with Bus/Passenger Endorsement or the ability to obtain the Bus/Passenger Endorsement within the first 30 90 days of hire date.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Academic (AAS or certification) or professional credentials in commercial driving
• Ten years verifiable experience driving multiple truck-trailer combinations.
• Experience teaching in higher education or at a secondary level

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to effectively teach content material
• Ability to work within policies and procedures of FVCC
• Ability and willingness to serve as an ambassador for the College by interacting appropriately with the college community and community
• Ability to maintain effective and positive professional relationships
• Ability to follow and issue directions
• Demonstrated communication technology presentation customer service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds
• Ability to intermittently work non-traditional schedules including evenings weekends etc.
• Ability to maintain regular and acceptable attendance levels
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
• Ability to pass a drivers license records check and maintain current Montana Drivers License and a clean driving record
• Ability to successfully pass a DOT Controlled Substances Test
• Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check
• Ability to respond in the event of an emergency
• Ability to perform a Medium Duty job according to the Selected Characteristics of Occupations Defined in the Revised Dictionary of Occupational Titles U.S. Department of Labor and Industry. Medium Duty involves exertion of 20-50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10-25 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds continuously to move objects.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
In order to be considered for this position applicants must apply online at paper submission of applications or resume materials are not accepted for open positions. FVCC does not retain application materials for future consideration. Additionally applicants are required to submit the following documents by uploading them to the online application:

• Letter of application indicating how you meet the minimum qualifications and detail your work experience as it relates to the positions Knowledge Skills and Abilities; AND
• A current comprehensive resume or curriculum vitae; AND
• Unofficial transcripts for all degrees held and/or Professional Certifications when applicable. As a condition of employment the successful candidate will submit official transcripts for all degrees held and applicable certifications to FVCC HR upon hire. Only transcripts from accredited institutions will be accepted;AND
• Three professional references with complete contact information must be provided on the application form. Professional references must be individuals most familiar with applicants work experience skills and work behaviors and supervisory experience. Do not list family and friends for professional references.

EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATIONS REFERENCE CHECKS AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS:Prior to any offers of employment FVCC conducts thorough employment verifications and reference checks and may contact organizations and individuals not listed on an applicants application or resume. Additionally FVCC conducts post-offer criminal background checks.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:FVCC is an equal opportunity employer. It is FVCCs policy that all individuals are entitled to equal employment opportunities regardless of race color religion creed political ideas sex gender identity sexual orientation age marital status veterans status service in the uniformed services as defined by state and federal law physical or mental disability national origin or ancestry except as authorized by law. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions including recruitment and hiring practices appraisal systems promotions and training and career development programs as required by federal and state laws.

FVCC BOARD POLICY: The FVCC Board Policy Manual is available to review at ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES:FVCC provides reasonable accommodations upon request to qualified individuals with disabilities during all phases of employment including the application and selection process. No applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

VETERANS PREFERENCE ACT:Preference applies in hiring and provides a uniform method by which special consideration is given to qualified Veterans. Veterans Preference laws do not however guarantee Veterans a job nor do they give Veterans preference in internal actions such as promotion transfer reassignment and reinstatement. Applying for a preference is voluntary and that all information related to a preference is confidential and used only during the hiring process; the information will be maintained in a separate confidential file. To claim Veterans Preference you must complete the Veterans Preference Form (form is available at and email it along with document(s) that verify your eligibility for employment preference to. Claims for Veterans preference must be received by Human Resources prior to position closing date.

WINDFALL ELIMINATION PROVISION:Based on the Windfall Elimination Provision FVCC employment may not be covered by Social Security. To learn more about the Windfall Elimination Provision click PROCEDURE:
In order to be considered for this position applicants must apply online at paper submission of applications or resume materials are not accepted for open positions. FVCC does not retain application materials for future consideration. Additionally applicants are required to submit the following documents by uploading them to the online application:

• Letter of application indicating how you meet the minimum qualifications and detail your work experience as it relates to the positions Knowledge Skills and Abilities; and
• A current comprehensive resume or curriculum vitae; and
• Unofficial transcripts for all degrees held AND/OR Professional Certifications (if more than one transcript or certification combine and upload as one document). As a condition of employment the successful candidate will submit official transcripts for all d degrees held and applicable certifications to FVCC HR prior hire. Only transcripts from accredited institutions will be accepted.) and
• Three professional references with complete contact information must be provided on the application form. Professional references must be individuals most familiar with applicants work experience skills and work behaviors and supervisory experience. Do not list family and friends for professional references.

EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATIONS REFERENCE CHECKS AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS:Prior to any offers of employment FVCC conducts thorough employment verifications and reference checks and may contact organizations and individuals not listed on an applicants application or resume. Additionally FVCC conducts post-offer criminal background checks.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:FVCC is an equal opportunity employer. It is FVCCs policy that all individuals are entitled to equal employment opportunities regardless of race color religion creed political ideas sex gender identity sexual orientation age marital status veterans status service in the uniformed services as defined by state and federal law physical or mental disability national origin or ancestry except as authorized by law. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions including recruitment and hiring practices appraisal systems promotions and training and career development programs as required by federal and state laws.

FVCC BOARD POLICY: The FVCC Board Policy Manual is available to review at ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES:FVCC provides reasonable accommodations upon request to qualified individuals with disabilities during all phases of employment including the application and selection process. No applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

VETERANS PREFERENCE ACT:Preference applies in hiring and provides a uniform method by which special consideration is given to qualified Veterans. Veterans Preference laws do not however guarantee Veterans a job nor do they give Veterans preference in internal actions such as promotion transfer reassignment and reinstatement. Applying for a preference is voluntary and that all information related to a preference is confidential and used only during the hiring process; the information will be maintained in a separate confidential file. To claim Veterans Preference you must complete the Veterans Preference Form (form is available at and email it along with document(s) that verify your eligibility for employment preference to. Claims for Veterans preference must be received by Human Resources prior to position closing date.

WINDFALL ELIMINATION PROVISION:Based on the Windfall Elimination Provision FVCC employment may not be covered by Social Security. To learn more about the Windfall Elimination Provision click Experience:

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