CDL Technician

Job Description

Job Description

This position is expected to work independently as a CDL Technician assisting students in preparing for and obtaining a CDL Class – A license. This position will be under the supervision of the CDL Coordinator.

Dodge City Community College is committed to a policy of non-discrimination in hiring and employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, ancestry or national origin.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• To understand and commit to the Mission of the College ~ To provide a student-centered learning environment where students can achieve their educational, personal, an career goals.
• Setup, maintain, repair, and upgrade equipment.
• Maintain maintenance records
• Maintain student records
• Assist in job placement for students
• Perform other duties as assigned

The above job description supersedes all previous descriptions. This description is intended to be a tool to describe the primary purpose of the job and the Essential Functions and Responsibilities. The job description may not be inclusive of all duties and job responsibilities. Administration has the right to add to or change the job responsibilities to cover absences or relief to equalize peak work periods at any time.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• Must possess a valid CDL Class-A license
• Must have a clean MVR
• Must be able to pass a DOT physical and drug screen
• Experience is critical and the more experience the better
• Enjoy teaching and watching students become successful CDL operators
• Be patient and helpful with students
• Knowledgeable about the industry, keeping up with the trends, changes, and new regulations
• Stay current with industry updates and share the knowledge with students
• Must have the ability to communicate with others using oral and written skills
• Must have the physical, intellectual, and leadership abilities needed to perform duties in the classroom and over-the-road
• Demonstrate excellent organizational skills
• Possess basic computer skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Community college teaching experience.
• Bilingual communication skills. (English/Spanish)
• Field experience preferred.
• Hold memberships in related professional organizations.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Physical Requirements: With or without assistance

• Effectively communicate in written and verbal forms.
• Operate audio-visual machinery and other equipment utilized for instructional purposes.
• Must be able to work for extended periods of time in a variety of environmental conditions.
• Ability to enunciate clearly and with enough volume to project voice 25 feet.
• Ability to hear questions asked in conversational volume at a distance of 25 feet.
• Capable of physically lifting, moving, shifting, stacking material and equipment with a weight of 25 – 50 lbs.

Building Assignment

• Tech Center