Training Supervisor at Werner Enterprises in Jackson, MS

Administrative Duties and Responsibilities:

• Direct onsite management of instructional personnel to include approval of timesheets and assisting the Regional Training Manager with interviewing, hiring, training, disciplining and termination of associates as applicable.
• Assist the Regional Training Manager with the implementation of instructors' daily student assignments to maintain ratios, balance training, and maximize use of equipment.
• Assist the Regional Training Manager with the implementation of approved daily training schedule and curriculum.
• In the absence of the Regional Training Manager, complete all assigned documentation and student attendance records timely and accurately.
• In the absence of the Regional Training Manager, assure that accurate data entries in applicable company databases are updated daily or as needed.
• Equipment file maintenance and review on a daily basis. Update maintenance files for equipment as
• assigned by the Regional Training Manager.
• Assure equipment entries in Salesforce® are accurate and up to date.
• Assist vehicle inspection, pad, and road training instructors as needed.
• Complete any required student tardy or disciplinary forms.
• Assist Human Resources, Curriculum and Compliance, and the Regional Training Manager with implementing the on boarding process of new instructors.
• Regular, reliable and predictable work attendance is an essential function of this position.
• All other duties and tasks as assigned by management.
• Approximately 70% of work duties will be completed on the training pad/road and 30% will be completed as administrative tasks. Training pad and road include the following:

Training Pad Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure all vehicles receive a pre-trip inspection prior to any and all training activities.
• Ensure instructors perform formal demonstrations of each curriculum component utilizing Train the Trainer Manual (TTT) best practices during pad instruction.
• Monitor each instructor's teaching process to ensure PTI and backing instruction are consistent with TTT best practices (may also include road training when deemed necessary).
• Responsible for the accurate and timely reporting of students' progress or issues performing training maneuvers.
• Assist and supervise instructors to ensure all training records are completed daily in Company required format.
• Assist the Regional Training Manager in making decisions and outlining specific training needs for students who are not proficient in the areas of PTI, backing, or road skills, or in need of making up missed training time.
• Assist the Regional Training Manager in implementing Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) policy to include accurate and detailed information filled out on SAP forms, issuing written counseling statements to students to encourage progress and discussing the action plan for continuing training.
• Maintain appearance and condition of cones and/or lines.
• Maintain appearance and condition of tractors and trailers used during backing training.
• Daily DVIRs completed to include ending miles, fuel level, and DEF level. Daily draining of air tanks.
• Ensure all safety zones are marked properly, clearly identified, and properly managed.
• Implementation of all safety practices on the training pad as stated in the TTT manual and ensuring applicable policies and procedures are followed.
• Responsible for the continuous training and evaluation of all instructors to ensure they are provided the assistance and opportunities to be successful in their job duties.
• Responsible for cross-training all instructors for proficiency in all required curriculum based on TTT.
• Responsible for instructors' starting and ending scheduled work time including breaks and lunch per established policy and ensuring minimal interruption to student training throughout the day. Must report any and all inaccuracies or discrepancies to the Regional Training Manager immediately.

Road Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the Regional Training Manager with the implementation of instructors' daily student assignments to maintain ratios, balance training, and maximize use of equipment.
• Assist the Regional Training Manager with the implementation of approved daily training schedules and curriculum.
• Strictly follow all approved road routes and lesson plans.
• Monitor each Instructor's teaching process as necessary to ensure road instructions are consistent with TTT best practices and established lesson plans. Report all inaccuracies are reported to the Regional Training Supervisor.
• Ensure all vehicles receive a pre-trip inspection prior to going on road and instructors are directing students to drop and hook trucks and trailers at the beginning and end of each training day.
• Responsible for the accurate and timely reporting of students' progress or issues during road training.
• Supervise and assist instructors to ensure all training records are completed daily.
• Assist the Regional Training Manager in making decisions and outlining specific training needs for students not proficient in areas of road instruction or in need of making up missed training time.
• Assist the Regional Training Manager in implementing Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) policy to include accurate and detailed information filled out on SAP forms, issuing written counseling statements to students to encourage progress and discussing the action plan for continuous training.
• Appearance and condition of tractors and trailers used for road training.
• Complete daily DVIRs to include ending miles, fuel level and DEF level.
• Daily draining of air tanks.
• Daily PTI and Post-Trips are performed timely and correctly.
• Implementation of all safety practices for road training as stated in the TTT manual.
• Responsible for the continuous training and evaluation of all instructors to ensure they are provided the assistance and opportunities to be successful in their job duties.
• Responsible for cross-training all instructors for proficiency in all road training areas.
• Responsible for instructors' start, end and scheduled breaks being timely with minimal interruption to student training time.

APPEARANCE/PERSONALITY: Professional, takes initiative, dependable, takes pride in work and committed to providing high-quality, cost-effective training to the next generation of professional commercial drivers. Must be committed to treating everyone with Dignity and Respect. Exhibits calm, rational behavior at all times, maintains constructive working relationships with others, and does not use abusive or profane language or argue with other staff or students.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Physical Demand:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with qualifying disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to (for prolonged periods of time) stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls: reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; enter and exit the cab of a commercial motor vehicle; balance: stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear; communicate verbally and in writing; taste and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

• Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time which may include but are not limited to sun/heat, wind, rain, snow, sleet, ice, and other weather elements. The employee may be required to stand for prolonged periods of time. This position involves a combination of office and outdoor working environments.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

QUALIFICATIONS: Current Class A Commercial Driver's License with a valid U.S. DOT Interstate Physical and verified negative U.S. DOT Drug Screen. Minimum High School graduate or GED, with a minimum of three (3) years verifiable over-the-road driving experience. Prior CDL training or management experience preferred. Ability to obtain instructor's license from state agencies as applicable. Ability to effectively communicate using both verbal and written skills and to perform the duties of managing and directing various assigned areas of the training department in accordance with company policy.

We know benefits are critical and we are committed to offering comprehensive and affordable options for you and your loved ones. This position is eligible for benefits, which include medical, dental and vision plans. We also offer a 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, paid time off, life insurance, disability plans and other optional supplemental coverage.

Roadmaster Drivers School is a Drug-Free Workplace. Successful completion of a company approved pre-employment drug screen is required of all candidates as part of the hiring process. Roadmaster Drivers School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information or veteran status or other status protected by law. We encourage applicants of all ages as we do not discriminate on the basis of an applicant's age.

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