<p>POSITION SUMMARY</p> <p>The Driver Instructor role will be key in the full cycle training and development of student, trainee & CDL truck drivers.</p> <p>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</p> <ul> <li>Training, development, and retraining of cadet's and CDL truck drivers. </li><li>Establish and communicate clear learning objective to cadet's and CDL truck drivers for all learning and training/retraining activities. </li><li>Assess training and retraining gaps of current cadet's and CDL truck drivers. </li><li>Understand and train basic roadside maintenance and company procedures. </li><li>Teach hands-on portion of truck driving finishing program and retraining program; including but not limited to backing, shifting, truck inspections and behind the wheel training. </li><li>Observe and evaluate cadet's and CLD trick driver performance and development including road tests. </li><li>Uphold all training requirements per company policy, laws, and regulations. </li><li>Other duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>Reasonable Accommodations Statement</p> <p>To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</p> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>SKILLS & ABILITIES</p> <p>Education:</p> <ul> <li>High School Diploma or equivalent; required </li></ul> <p>Experience:</p> <ul> <li>Minimum 3-years Class A CDL driving experience, required </li><li>Previous driver trainer experience, preferred </li></ul> <p>Computer Skills:</p> <ul> <li>Microsoft Office Suite; preferred </li><li>AS400; a plus </li><li>Geotab; a plus </li><li>Eleos; a plus </li><li>ELD; a plus </li><li>Electronic onboarding; preferred </li><li>Ability to learn and use propriety software: WEL app; a plus </li></ul> <p>Certifications & Licenses:</p> <ul> <li>Interstate CDL; required </li><li>TWIC </li><li>OSHA </li></ul> <p>Essential Skills:</p> <ul> <li>Ability to professionally work with a diverse group of internal and external individuals. </li><li>Strong, clear verbal and written communication skills. </li><li>Strong attention to detail. </li><li>Proactive mindset and strong personal accountability. </li><li>Ability to handle high stress, fast paced environment. </li><li>Patience to train, evaluate, and continue to work with student and trainee CDL drivers. </li><li>Be an example of WEL's safety cultural; understand and communicate all WEL's safety requirements and expectations. </li><li>Thorough understanding and ability to clarify federal, state, and DOT regulations. </li><li>Skills to operate all equipment inside and outside of trucks for training. </li><li>Ability to read and interpret maps to train pre-trip planning. </li></ul> <p>PHYSICAL DEMANDS</p> <p>N (Not Applicable)</p> <p>Activity is not applicable to this position.</p> <p>O (Occasionally)</p> <p>Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs./day)</p> <p>F (Frequently)</p> <p>Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs./day)</p> <p>C (Constantly)</p> <p>Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs./day)</p> <p>Physical Demands</p> <p>Lift/Carry</p> <p>Push/Pull</p> <p>Stand</p> <p>F</p> <p>10 lbs. or less</p> <p>F</p> <p>12 lbs. or less</p> <p>F</p> <p>Walk</p> <p>F</p> <p>11-20 lbs.</p> <p>F</p> <p>13-25 lbs.</p> <p>F</p> <p>Sit</p> <p>F</p> <p>21-50 lbs.</p> <p>F</p> <p>26-40 lbs.</p> <p>O</p> <p>Manually Manipulate</p> <p>C</p> <p>51-100 lbs.</p> <p>O</p> <p>41-100 lbs.</p> <p>O</p> <p>Reach Outward</p> <p>F</p> <p>Over 100 lbs.</p> <p>O</p> <p>Reach Above Shoulder</p> <p>F</p> <p>Climb</p> <p>O</p> <p>Crawl</p> <p>O</p> <p>Squat or Kneel</p> <p>O</p> <p>Bend</p> <p>O</p> <p>Other Physical Requirements</p> <ul> <li>Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth) </li><li>Sense of Sound - normal </li></ul> <p>WORK ENVIRONMENT</p> <p>Combination of outside in uncontrolled weather environment, in-cab of truck, and an office environment in a controlled atmosphere building.</p> <p>WEL Companies has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.</p> <p>WEL Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.</p>