Truck Driving Instructor – Continuing Education

UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES

Position Duties

• Maintain student engagement in a variety of settings, including within the truck cab, on the truck driving range, and within the classroom. Able to provide information to students through demonstration, written communication, and verbal instructions. Complete timely and accurate student performance records Perform pre and post trip inspections regularly and accurately Perform other related work duties as assigned. PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS: Provide expert instructional information as related to the transportation industry in a professional method Possess a high degree of attention to prevent injury to learners, staff, and public Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain student engagement in a variety of settings, including within the truck cab, on the truck driving range, and within the classroom.
• Able to provide information to students through demonstration, written communication, and verbal instructions.
• Complete timely and accurate student performance records
• Perform pre and post trip inspections regularly and accurately
• Perform other related work duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

• Position involves frequent (34-66%) reaching, standing, sitting, talking, visual acuity, and climbing into semi-truck cabs and semi-trailers. Occasional (10-33%) stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, walking, pushing, pulling, grasping and repetitive motion. Will travel over-the-road with students operating trucks to teach and perform other related work as required. Potentially subject to extreme heat (temperatures above 90 degrees for periods of more than an hour); and to extreme cold (temperatures below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour) to perform duties on the truck driving and safety range. Potentially subject to noise; vibration; hazards such as moving mechanical parts and electrical current; hazardous chemicals; and fume and odors.
• Position involves frequent (34-66%) reaching, standing, sitting, talking, visual acuity, and climbing into semi-truck cabs and semi-trailers. Occasional (10-33%) stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, walking, pushing, pulling, grasping and repetitive motion.
• Will travel over-the-road with students operating trucks to teach and perform other related work as required.
• Potentially subject to extreme heat (temperatures above 90 degrees for periods of more than an hour); and to extreme cold (temperatures below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour) to perform duties on the truck driving and safety range.
• Potentially subject to noise; vibration; hazards such as moving mechanical parts and electrical current; hazardous chemicals; and fume and odors.

Other Qualifications

• High school or equivalency required. Must pass DOT long form physical and drug test LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED: Minimum of three years’ professional driving experience over-the-road required (coast-to-coast desirable). This position requires a valid driver's license and participation in continuous Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) monitoring. Your driving record will be verified initially and monitored on an ongoing basis as a condition of employment. Must have valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) from the state of Iowa and good driving record. Must pass DOT long form physical and drug test PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS : Prior teaching or other educational work experience preferred. EEO/AA STATEMENT: It is the policy of Kirkwood Community College not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact the Vice President, Human Resources and Institutional Effectiveness (employees) or the Vice President of Student Services (students), 6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, 319-398-5572 , equity@kirkwood.edu , or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, Telephone: (303) 844-5695 FAX: (303) 844-4303, TDD 800-877-8339 Email: OCR.Denver@ed.gov . WHY KIRKWOOD: Kirkwood Community College prides itself on fostering a diverse workforce and values unique perspectives throughout its campus community. The college is a convenient, innovative, visionary educational leader striving to remain affordable and accessible. With more than 140 majors and programs, Kirkwood boasts 16,000 annual college-credit students while maintaining one of the lowest tuitions in the state. All degree-seeking students are eligible for federal financial aid and the college offers more than $3 million in scholarships each year to students from all walks of life. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
• High school or equivalency required.
• Must pass DOT long form physical and drug test

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED