Commercial Transportation Trainer - Range & Road - PT

Salary: $17.50 - $30.00 Hourly
Location : OH, OH
Job Type: Part Time 50%
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Division: Business Affairs
Department: Commercial Transportation
Opening Date: 10/23/2025

Description

The Trainer reports to the Manager, Range Operations. This position is responsible for serving as an instructional leader in the classroom, on the driving range, in the yard and on the road. This position will monitor student progress, prepare student evaluations and maintain student records. This position will schedule adjunct faculty trainers to ensure adequate coverage based on training volume. This position will assist with scheduling equipment maintenance, equipment inspections and equipment repairs.

This position is also responsible for upkeep and maintenance of the training grounds, to include pothole repair, sweepings, and snow removal.

RELATIONSHIPS AND CUSTOMERS

Maintenance Vendors Ohio State Highway Patrol Ohio Department of Public Safety
Tire Vendors Training Grounds Maintenance Vendors Snow Removal Vendors

DIMENSIONS

This position has a direct impact on the following budgets line items:
Bldg/Grounds Maintenance and Repair, Equipment Maintenance and Repair, Moveable Equipment, Adjunct Faculty Salaries and Motor Vehicle Supplies (oil, fuel, etc.). Total gross dollars associated with these accounts is $
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.
Serves as instructor by implementing the training procedures outlined in the Commercial Transportation Center standard operating instructional manual or external contractual relationships in the classroom, driving range, yard and on the road.
2.
Evaluates student progress and skills in accordance with program curriculum and objectives.
3.
Schedules and conducts yard/road training, CDL and DOT testing.
4.
Maintains student records according to State of Ohio regulations.
5.
Maintains student daily log book and classroom attendance records.
6.
Evaluates student learning and progress in accordance with stated objectives.
7.
Determines supply and equipment needs of classrooms and assists in determining supply and equipment needs of the driving range.
8.
Checks equipment to ensure preventative maintenance has been completed.
9.
May assist in the selection, testing and orientation of new trainers.
10.
Participates on committees, advisory boards, and task groups.
11.
Maintains a neat, clean, well-groomed appearance.
12.
All other duties assigned by supervisor.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Works with new and existing instructors. Monitoring and teaching them the training techniques and objectives of our program. May operate weekend classes in the absence of the site supervisor.
Works with new and existing instructors. Monitoring and teaching them the training techniques and objectives of our program. May operate weekend classes in the absence of the site supervisor.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED equivalent; college courses preferred

Three years experience driving a Class "A" commercial motor vehicle

Previous training experience preferred

Completion of 40 hours pre-service training

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Evidence of ability and desire to work in a team environment; ability to work flexible hours - weekends, evenings

Knowledge of CDL and DOT regulations; knowledge of defensive driving skills; ability to stay abreast of DOT, state, local and industry regulations

Ability to perform a commentary drive; ability to perform safety checks on trucks and equipment

Excellent human relations and communications skills; ability to positively interact with students, staff and general public

Ability to teach various types of students based on their ability to learn

Ability to work under pressure and respond quickly to employ corrective driving measures; ability to always be ahead of the truck and the student when training on the road

Ability to provide instruction to students to develop employable truck drivers for the industry

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Class "A" CDL License

State of Ohio Commercial Instructors License

Passage of drug screen and physical examination

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to communicate to all levels of students. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide at a level to teach load distribution, bridge weight law, miles per gallon, trip time, ETA, log book summary, hours of service, travel times, fuel cost, budgeting and fueling stops.

REASONING ABILITY

Must be creative in developing different systems to teach all students based on their learning ability. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to stand and walk on hard surfaces for long…