Z2019 Transportation Instructor
Vacancy Notice: 03/12/2019
Application Deadline: 3/29/2019 By 4:00pm CST
Position Type: Professional
REPORTS TO:
- Manager, Regional Transportation & Training Center
JOB SUMMARY:
This position follows DOT laws and regulations and communicates the necessity to class participants. Delivers classroom, hands-on in-cab and on-range including road environment training instruction to students using full size tractor-trailer including skills monitoring and road monitoring to students in transportation programs or contracted training classes.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Performs and trains students to do minor repairs to tractor-trailers.
- Instructs students on location and purpose of various components in diesel trucks and semi-trailers.
- Teaches students to develop skills in shifting, clutching, cornering, backing, driving, coupling, inspecting and all other necessary competencies in becoming an entry level truck driver.
- Ensures that Hawkeye Community College and other vendor equipment (e.g. trucks, trailers), facilities, and tools are kept clean and in good condition.
- Trains students in understanding vehicle components in order to perform pre and post trip inspections.
- Creates and edits transportation training classes and curriculum.
- Modifies training content and/or techniques to make information understandable to a diverse student population.
- Instructs other transportation courses offered at the Regional Transportation Training Center.
- Travels to other sites and provides instruction.
- Adheres to DOT, Hawkeye Community College, and departmental safety regulations and rules.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma.
- Two years full-time over the road or local driving experience.
- Working knowledge of diesel truck operations, diesel engine, air brake, vehicle components and vehicle inspection.
- Good driving record.
- Current class A CDL license.
- Knowledge of State and Federal regulations, safety practices.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to positively interact with students, faculty, and staff.
- Ability to provide excellent customer service, maintain customer confidence and protect operational integrity.
- Ability to work with and provide customer service for diverse populations (faculty, staff, students, and general public).
EMPLOYMENT STATUS:
Full time position with comprehensive benefits program including health, dental, vision, life, and LTD insurance, a Section 125 plan for medical and dependent care expenses; personal and sick leave; and a choice of retirement programs—IPERS (defined benefit) or TIAA (defined contribution). Salary will be commensurate with the applicant’s education and experience. Anticipated hours will be flexible including evenings.
Application Procedure
Background checks and driving records are considered in all hiring decisions.
Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
If you are in need of any special accommodation in completing the application process, please email Human Resource Services.
Application materials are required and must be received in the Human Resource Services office by the application deadline in order to be considered for the position.
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