Class A CDL Company Driver - 2yrs EXP Required - Local - $60k - $75k per year - Ancora Training/Lindenwood Education System - Full-time

Train the Next Generation of Drivers! Earn $60-$75k/Year.

Key Responsibilities:

• The CDL Program Director is responsible for providing leadership for the CDL Program. 
• Provide subject matter expertise and actively participates in curriculum development, revision, and implementation process.  
• Provides product knowledge training to the Account management group, utilizing materials generated via the centralized curriculum development process. 
• This position is responsive to the Account management staff when asked to engage with potential students and actively participates in new student orientation.
• Responsible for hiring, assigning, orienting, developing, evaluating, and recognizing Driver Trainers within the program(s) of study. 
• Convene meetings with faculty on a regular basis. 
• Play an active role in the student advising process, including advising students during the provisional period, meeting with students who initiate a complaint, advising students who have career-oriented questions, and consulting with students whose engagement and/or academic progress is in question.
• Analyze student population data, working with faculty and staff to identify students who may be at risk, and contacting students to identify barriers to success and to provide support and information concerning student services.
• Responsible for continuous improvement of the program. 

Pay: 60,000-75,000/year (depending on location)

Benefits:

• Health, vision, and dental insurance (full-time)
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Education benefits for you and your family

Experience Required: 

• High school diploma or GED. 
• Industry certification in the field of instruction if required by industry, or demonstrated knowledge equivalent to the certification. 
• CDL Class A license with at least 2 years driving experience. 
• 5 years of industry experience in the field of instruction. 
• 2 years of experience in a management or supervisory role. 
• Management skills in planning, organizing, controlling and evaluating programs and policies in a dynamic and changing environment. 
• Interpersonal relationship skills necessary for positive interactions with students, alumni, faculty, and employers. 
• Excellent creative and problem solving skills in dealing with students, alumni, employers, faculty, and staff.
• Knowledge of the federal FMCSA and state Department of Motor Vehicle standards. 

Physical Demands

• Mobility & Balance: Ability to frequently  climb in/out of the cab, bend, squat, kneel, twist and reach to perform pre/post-trip inspections and navigate tight spaces.
• Strength: Ability to crank trailer landing gear (often 100+ lbs), handle training and safety equipment, and potentially assist with loading/unloading (if applicable).
• Endurance: Ability to sustain physical activity and be alert during extending driving and instructional periods, including exposure to varying weather conditions such as heat, cold, wind, rain, ice or snow.
• Sensory Acuity and Overall Health: Must possess and maintain a valid DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate and meet DOT physical qualifications required to hold a CDL, with or without reasonable accommodations, as required by Federal regulations.