About the role
College: DCC
Department: Workforce Development & Education
Sub department: Workforce Development & Education
Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Adjunct
Duties and Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include:
Lead classroom instruction, yard practices, and road driving training; introduce all safety concepts and regulations, defensive driving and safe driving techniques, vehicle inspection procedures, and manual and digital record keeping; closely monitor and document student progress, identify any gaps and provide individualized training and remedial instruction as necessary; maintain proper and accurate student records and documentation, including student attendance, competency records, and progress reports; maintain a professional, respectful, and positive learning environment; serve as liaison to third-party tester.
Required Education: High School Diploma or GED
Required Experience: A MINIMUM of 5 years verifiable tractor trailer driving experience; strong knowledge of commercial vehicle safety, applicable FMCSA and state CDL requirements;
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: - Must possess a clean driving record: no more than 2 driving offenses or accidents in the past 2 years and no DUI in the past 15 years
- Must be physically able to operate motor vehicle, conduct vehicle inspections, and report mechanical and safety concerns
- Must be at least 26 years of age
- Have ability to effectively communicate technical information and safe driving skills o students with varying levels of driving experience
- Provide constructive feedback and individualized coaching to students
- Must be available to teach classes Monday through Friday, day or evening classes
- Strong organizational, documentation, and interpersonal skills
- Strong work ethic coupled with tenacity, self-motivation, and problem solving skills.
- Serve as a role model and mentor for students entering the commercial transportation industry.
Required Licenses or Certifications: MUST have a valid CDL Class A license.
Preferred Education: Driver Training Instructor License is not required, but is preferred
Preferred Experience: Prior teaching or driver-trainer experience
Benefits: As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, DCC has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.
Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. DCC is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. DCC is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.