Position Overview

The Specialty Trainer provides hands-on CDL truck-driving instruction using current industry practices, equipment and safety standards. This position helps students build the knowledge, technical skills and professional habits needed to operate commercial vehicles safely and responsibly.

Training assignments may include classroom instruction, vehicle demonstrations and supervised behind-the-wheel training. This position reports to the Associate Dean, School of Business, Transportation & Dual Credit.

What You Will Do

• Provide classroom, range and behind-the-wheel training in basic and advanced commercial driving skills.
• Demonstrate safe backing techniques, vehicle inspections and proper operation of truck components.
• Teach applicable transportation rules, regulations and cost-efficient driving practices.
• Provide instruction related to cargo handling, required paperwork, first aid, personal health and workplace safety.
• Evaluate student performance, provide feedback and maintain required attendance and training records.
• Model safe driving practices, professional conduct and responsible decision-making.
• Maintain consistent communication with supervisory staff and complete assigned responsibilities in a timely manner.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

What You Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must meet one of the following qualification pathways:

Option 1: Education and Experience Pathway
High school diploma, GED or HSED PLUS at least two (2) years of related occupational experience in professional truck driving.

OR

Option 2: Occupational Experience Pathway
At least seven (7) years of occupational experience as a professional truck driver.

Required for All Qualification Pathways

• Current and valid Commercial Driver’s License, Class A (CDL-A).

Candidates must also meet one of the following recent experience requirements:

• At least two (2) years of related occupational experience, including at least one (1) year within the last five (5) years; OR
• At least one (1) year of related occupational experience PLUS two (2) years of postsecondary teaching experience within the last five (5) years.

Relevant Occupational Experience

Related occupational experience should include basic and advanced commercial driving skills, backing, truck component and pre-trip inspection, truck components and operations, cost-efficient operation, transportation rules and regulations, cargo handling and required paperwork, first aid, personal health and safety, and driver professionalism.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of commercial truck-driving practices, procedures and safety standards.
• Ability to demonstrate commercial driving techniques clearly and safely.
• Ability to work effectively with students of varying experience levels and backgrounds.
• Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to evaluate student performance and provide clear, constructive feedback.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on course and departmental needs.

Position Details

School	School of Business, Transportation & Dual Credit
Reports To	Associate Dean, School of Business, Transportation & Dual Credit
FLSA Designation	Non-Exempt
Benefit Eligibility	Not benefit eligible
Anticipated Start Date	As soon as possible, based on departmental need

Conditions of Employment

• Employment is contingent upon an acceptable background check.
• Candidates must meet employment eligibility requirements for the United States.
• A current and valid CDL-A license must be maintained throughout employment.
• Candidates must meet all applicable federal, state and college requirements for operating commercial motor vehicles.
• Flexibility is required to accommodate day, evening and weekend training assignments.
• Gateway Technical College does not provide relocation assistance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Gateway is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other legally protected status. Our full equal opportunity statement can be viewed at Gateway Technical College's Equal Employment Opportunity webpage. We encourage and welcome all applicants to apply.

If you have a disability and need accommodation during the application process, please contact the Office for Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights at compliance@gtc.edu or 262-564-3062.

Campus Safety

Your safety while employed at Gateway Technical College is one of our top priorities. We encourage you to review Gateway's Annual Security Report before beginning work. This report includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security and safety, alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, incident reporting, sexual misconduct and other important matters. To request a hard copy, email clery@gtc.edu or call 262-564-2538.