Professional Truck Driving Academy (Part-time)
Lamar Institute of Technology

Job Info

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Job Summary / Basic Function:

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Instructs backing maneuver and hands-on training to the Professional Truck Driving Academy students. Works under moderate supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
1. Implement practical training consisting of primarily range and street training for Class A, Class B, Refresher Course and customized training following established program curriculum
2. Meet with lead instructor to discuss training activities
3. Conduct both day and night truck driving training activities
4. Attend advisory council meetings as necessary
5. Maintain good working relationships with businesses, industries, and truck driving advisory council
6. Work as a team player at LIT
7. Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

GENERAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Experience:
* Minimum three (3) years verifiable 7,000 OTR. (over-the-road) experience
* Minimum three (3) years verifiable driver instruction/driver training experience, including both range and OTR
* Experience with operation of tractor-van trailer and bulk tanker desired
* Experience working with students with different knowledge/skill levels
* Excellent verbal communication skills

Education/License:
* High School diploma or equivalent
* Must possess and maintain a class "A" CDL (commercial driver's license) and at least a tank endorsement

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
* Knowledge of and compliance with the most current rules and regulations of Federal Motor carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR)
* Knowledge of LIT truck driving program's goals and objectives
* Knowledge of LIT policies and procedures
* Knowledge of industry accepted training techniques
* Ability to work flexible hours
* Ability to demonstrate exemplary technique in the operation of equipment
* Ability to convey industry-accepted standards regarding operational techniques of equipment
* Ability to work with students from different backgrounds and cultures, as well as different knowledge and skill levels
* Ability to work with and carry out lead instructor's direction
* Ability to interact with colleagues utilizing a team-teaching concept
* Ability to work in a non-traditional teaching environment (i.e., range truck noise, street driving, unusual conditions that might arise)
* Ability to maintain good working relationships with staff, faculty, and administration at Lamar Institute of Technology

Physical/Mental:
* Must meet the minimum physical and mental requirements as set forth in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and Noise Emission Requirements (FMCSR), Chapter III-Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation-Subject e-Physical Qualifications and Examinations, 391.41

* Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions (range and street driving)

EEO Statement:

Lamar Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including and as it pertains to pregnancy and wages), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, and/or retaliation.

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security Report:

LIT's Annual Security Report is provided in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (20 USC § 1092(f), 34 CFR 668.46). This report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the Institute will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in non-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the Institute or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. If you would like to receive a paper copy of the Annual Security Report, you can stop by Lamar Institute of Technology, Eagles Nest, Room 128, at 855 East Lavaca, Beaumont, TX, 77705, or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 409-839-2032 or emailing titleix@lit.edu.

Security Sensitive Statement:

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Quick Link:

https://jobs.lit.edu/postings/314

Open Date:

02/26/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes

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