Tractor Trailer Truck Driving Instructor

Teaches a course of study that prepares students for entry-level positions within the Truck Driving industry. The Instructor will implement lesson plans and other instructional materials, interview students, develop and maintain student files, monitor students’ academic and driving progress, follow all State and Federal regulations and guidelines relative to Tractor Trailer Trucking operations, and assist with students’ job development, placement and follow-up services. The instructional program includes, but is not limited to: Orientation and Safety; Learning Basic Operations; Practicing Safe Operations; Practicing Advanced Operations; Maintaining Vehicles; Practicing Non-Vehicle Operations; and Using Air Brakes. These activities are accomplished through a combination of classroom instruction, backing exercises, and driving exercises. The Instructor supplements lesson plans with activities based on local job market demands.

Salary:  Commensurate with education and experience according to the College’s Local Salary Schedule

Benefits:  Full time employees are entitled to the College’s benefit package to include:  PEEHIP, retirement, leave (sick, and personal), etc.

The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but may not be limited to, the following:

• Maintains and ensures all training and administrative forms are complete and accurate
• Work with the Dean and Director of Workforce Development to develop, implement, and evaluate curriculum.
• Instructs students who perform at varying levels of abilities and interests
• Teaches and demonstrates all curriculum functions
• Accomplishes training through a combination of classroom instructions and hands-on demonstration/performance
• Coordinates program activities with Career Center and college representatives
• Monitors students’ progress and provides additional training when necessary
• Prepare students for written and skills CDL Licensure testing
• Follows all State and Federal governing policies, procedures, guidelines and regulations for the industry
• Maintains current knowledge of the hiring requirements of employers
• Maintains and ensures all training and administrative forms are complete and  accurate
• Recruits, interviews, and selects students for enrollment
• Assists students with job placement as well as follow-up activities
• Serves as student advocate from enrollment through post-placement follow-up
• Works with minimal supervision and is self-motivated
• Compiles reports as requested
• Performs other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• High School diploma or GED required
• Three years of successful work experience in the field
• Must possess Class “A” CDL license with current long form physical examination

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a complete application packet through the ONLINE application system by the deadline date in order to be considered for the position.  Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified.  It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is complete.  Application materials may not be submitted by fax or email.

A complete application packet consists of:

• Completed Southern Union State Community College ONLINE employment application
• Current resume 
• List of three (3) references 
• Copy of High School Diploma/GED or Transcript of college work

Please note:  Applicants must provide documentation of the required work experience if an offer is made. All submitted application materials become the property of the College. Requests for copies of application materials, including transcripts, will be denied.   

Correspondence regarding positions (i.e. scheduled interview appointment, position filled announcement) will be sent to applicants through the email address used on the applicant’s NeoEd account. Applicants are required to monitor their e-mail account for additional information regarding this current applied for position.

In accordance with the Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form and to submit a non-refundable minimum payment of $24.40 for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Southern Union also participates in E-verify.

It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex,   age, or any other protected class as defined by federal or state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.  

Southern Union State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. Southern Union State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Applicants must adhere to the College’s prescribed interview schedule and travel at their own expense.  The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.    

More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process.

Salary : $37,117 - $72,103