CDL Trainer :

CDL Trainer

Job Category: Safety

Salary: $55,000-$57,000 USD per year

Location: Knoxville, TN, USA +3 more locations

Employment Type: Full Time

Travel Required: Yes

Description

About Our Company:

As a team member with Kendall Vegetation Services, you will contribute to clearing right of ways to keep electricity flowing daily and assist in restoring power to communities when a disaster strikes. Thousands have joined the family culture at Kendall and established long life enriching careers.

About This Role:

This position will be responsible for all driver training functions for the CDL training at Kendall. The Training Coordinator will have proven longevity in the field, excellent communication skills, possess demonstrated physical, intellectual, and leadership ability to perform duties over the road, maneuvering range, and in classroom instruction.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Class A CDL license with no restrictions
• 5 years verifiable experience as a CDL driver
• Clean MVR report for the Last 7 years
• Current and up to date medical card
• Experience in driver training and instruction
• An Understanding of the ELDT regulations
• An understanding of the FMCSA CFR 49 Part 380
• Must be highly organized
• Ability to work with a variety of learning styles and skill levels
• Able to communicate clearly and calmly
• Have a positive and motivating attitude
• Be a self-starter and self-motivating on tasks
• Be willing to work weekends on occasion
• Have patience and understand that new employees need to build confidence through proper training and mature guidance
• Be willing to be instructed yourself and to learn from other instructors, understanding that there is a process in place that works, we train employees to get their CDL License

Responsibilities:

• Instruct and teach employees the proper way to drive a commercial vehicle and conduct an evaluation based on strict guidelines for the road evaluation
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities that pertain to CDL training
• Providing instruction on the parts and functions of the vehicle, and on-road regulations
• Proper way to conduct a pre-trip inspection
• Observe and evaluate employee's performance and development and provide appropriate feedback to help employees develop confidence in their driving skills
• Documenting and reporting on employee's progress, maintaining accurate and complete records of employee's progress and completion. Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, regulations, and company policies
• Communicate necessary information regularly to employees and colleagues regarding employee's progress and student needs
• Must maintain a high level of integrity and ensure that the evaluations are completed professional, equal, without bias
• Setting up and instructing employees on the Behind The Wheel (BTW) (range) part of the training course
• Keep up to date with developments in the subject area of training
• Reporting all accidents or injuries to proper department
• Performs other duties as assigned by CDL Training Coordinator as it pertains to training

Salary: $55,000-$57,000/year

Work authorization requirements: Must meet I-9 requirements.

Affirmative Action/EEO statement: Xylem Tree Experts and Kendall Vegetation Services provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement: XKIG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws, including the ADA. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Benefits Offered: This is a full-time position that offers health insurance benefits for medical, vision, and dental, as well as the option for enrollment in a 401K.

Paid Time Off (PTO) Eligibility and accrual timelines vary by position with some roles gaining PTO immediately and others becoming eligible after a set period of employment. Details are provided during the hiring process and may vary for Union hires.

AI Usage Disclaimer: As part of our commitment to efficiency and innovation, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools during the recruiting and onboarding processes. These tools assist with tasks such as resume screening, interview scheduling, and communication. All decisions regarding hiring and employment are ultimately made by our human team. If you have questions or concerns about this process, please contact our HR department.