van truckload driver instructor
home time: daily
experience: 12 months or greater cdl experience
schedule
job overview
- be accountable for coaching, mentoring and on-boarding new driver associates while they are in training.
- be responsible for teaching and evaluating the skills needed to be successful driver associates.
- perform hands-on training both in the classroom and in the truck.
- cover critical components of training, including safety, hours of service, trip-planning, workflow, tablet, policies and procedures.
- act as a safety advocate and driver retention ambassador for the organization.
- prepare new drivers for a safe and rewarding career with schneider.
job duties
- demonstrate and teach driving skills and techniques that align with schneider training academy guidelines and training materials.
- facilitate on the job, in-truck training on the electronic tablet and schneider's workflow system.
- recognize and correct unsafe driving habits.
- provide verbal and written feedback and suggestions for improvement.
- evaluate and provide updates on candidates who are not meeting expected levels of ability within set timelines.
- complete annual schneider instructor re-certification process and continually meet dot requirements.
- utilize and assign electronic computer-based training to driver students.
- other duties and responsibilities may be assigned, and the scope of the job may change based on business demands, which could include hauling freight as needed.
- exhibit professional behavior that aligns with schneider values and standards.
pay and bonus potential
- competitive starting annual salary (range only listed as per state requirements, ex: ca).
- bi-monthly paychecks.
- annual profit-sharing bonuses available.
- paid vacation time available immediately after starting.
based on cdl driver experience, performance and location
skills qualifications
- previous instructor/training experience preferred.
- ability to coach and mentor effectively in a team environment.
- can demonstrate a positive, professional attitude and the ability and willingness to accept change.
- ability to learn, demonstrate and train schneider's company policies and procedures.
- experience with word, excel and other computer-based systems is a plus.
driver qualifications
- valid class a commercial driver's license (cdl).
- dot physical card.
- minimum 12 months of class a driving experience.
- follow and have a knowledge of company policies.
- ability to coach and mentor effectively.
- live within 50 miles of wilmer, tx.
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additional benefits - medical, dental and vision insurance.
- 401(k) savings plan with company match.
- tuition reimbursement.
more reasons to choose schneider - resilient, values-based culture that drives safety first and always, integrity in every action, respect for all and excellence in all we do.
- individual development opportunities through company-paid training, active leadership involvement and more than 170 online personal development courses.
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job company driver
schedule fulltime
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