Job Summary:
Instructional Staff I for the Professional Truck Driving Academy is responsible for instructing backing maneuver and hands-on training to the Professional Truck Driving Academy students. This position under moderate supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. This is a staff teaching position, not faculty. This position is considered exempt.

• Implement practical training consisting of primarily range and street training for Class A, Class B, Refresher Course and customized training following established program curriculum.
• Complete CDL 3rd Party Testing Examiner certification within 6 months of employment.
• Track student progress through online curriculum modules.
• Demonstrate exemplary technique in the operation of equipment
• Convey industry-accepted standards regarding operational techniques of equipment
• Work with students from different backgrounds and cultures, as well as different knowledge and skill levels
• Meet with lead instructor on daily basis to discuss training activities
• Interact with colleagues utilizing a team-teaching concept
• Work in a non-traditional teaching environment (i.e., range truck noise, street driving, unusual conditions that might arise)
• Work flexible hours, including possible weekend and night-time training
• Other duties may be assigned to this position on a regular or occasional basis to respond to needs of the Institute.
• Maintain good working relationships with businesses, industries, and truck driving advisory committee
• Maintain good working relationships with staff, faculty, and administration at Lamar Institute of Technology
• Come to work in a timely and predictable manner
• Tolerate stressful conditions as they arise
• Follow institute policies and procedures
• Attend advisory committee meetings as necessary
• Must maintain knowledge of LIT truck driving program’s goals and objectives
• Other duties may be assigned on a regular or occasional basis to respond to the needs of the Institute

Minimum Education/Qualifications Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must possess and maintain a class “A” CDL (commercial driver’s license) and at least a tank endorsement
• Minimum three (3) years verifiable OTR (over-the-road) experience
• Must pass a 3-year driving record check without any major moving violations
• Experience with operation of tractor-van trailer and bulk tanker desired
• Must have knowledge of industry accepted training techniques
• Must have knowledge of and compliance with the most current rules and regulations of Federal Motor carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual in Spanish a plus

Commensurate

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.

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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.

06/28/2024

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