Professional Driver Instructor (Fredericksburg, VA)

Job Description

Job Description

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Summary/Objective:

The Professional Driver Instructor is responsible for the overall continuous training and development of current Delivery Professionals as well as all new employees enrolled in the Chaney Enterprises CDL Training Program. Under the general direction of the Training Manager, the Instructor performs duties related to delivering the appropriate instructional programs as set forth by Chaney Enterprises in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop their full driving potential as well as becoming a successful Chaney Enterprises Employee. 

Essential Functions:

CDL Driving School Instructor Responsibilities:

1. Communicate with students to ascertain which of their abilities require further development.
2. Tailor instruction to meet the needs of students, while still meeting targets set by the driving school.
3. Prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences.
4. Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
5. Prepare classroom and range for class activities.
6. Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
7. Use relevant technology to support instruction.
8. Observe and evaluate student's performance and development and provide appropriate feedback on work.
9. Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students.
10. Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.
11. Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, policies, and school regulations.
12. Prepare required reports on students and activities.
13. Manage student behavior in the classroom and on the range by enforcing rules and procedures.
14. Maintain daily attendance sheet.
15. Communicate necessary information regularly to students and colleagues regarding student progress and student needs.
16. Keep up to date with developments in subject area.
17. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or management.

Non CDL school responsibilities include:

1. Evaluate new delivery professional progress and make determinations on readiness of the new driver to deliver Chaney Enterprises products independently.
2. Communicate regularly with onsite trainer, plant manager and other appropriate personnel on the status of new hire training.
3. Complete and sign off on task training for new Delivery Professionals.
4. Continually promote and reinforce company policies, procedures, and safety measures.
5. Lead by example.
6. Act as a resource for all delivery professionals as needed.

Non-Essential Functions:

1. Support Human Resources in driver recruitment efforts and participate in Delivery Professional hiring events as needed.
2. Perform road tests as needed for Delivery Professional candidates.
3. Fill in as needed for colleagues.
4. Volunteer and participate in company events.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Work Environment:

• Work time will be split between indoors/office and outdoors/field 
• Exposure to dust and fumes/offensive smells.
• Exposure to chemicals such as concrete, chemical admixtures, truck cleaner, grease, and oil.
• Proximity to moving mechanical parts.

• Noise level will be moderate to loud.

Physical Demands: