CFCC's Truck Driver Training program teaches proper driving procedures, safe driver responsibility, commercial motor vehicle laws and regulations, and the basic principles and practices for operating commercial vehicles. The program also administers CDL (commercial driver's license) testing to the students. Instructors will provide instruction in motor vehicle laws and regulations, map reading, vehicle maintenance, safety procedures, daily logs, defensive driving, freight handling, security, and fire protection. Instructors will use highway driving, training range exercises, and classroom lectures to develop the student's knowledge and skills. Duties & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
Receives general supervision from the Director of Workforce Development and technical supervision from the Truck Driver Training Program Director
Exercises no supervision
ESSENTIAL AND OTHER IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS STATEMENT: Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
Essential Functions:
Provide classroom and laboratory instruction to students
Prepare lesson plans and schedule classroom activities
Develop and prepare supplement materials to enhance textbook lessons
Develop and prepare tests to evaluate student performance; grade record individual scores
Provide classroom demonstrations on various equipment and machinery; develop laboratory assignments to provide hands on experience as appropriate
Maintain accurate records of student attendance and performance
Maintain and submit all required paperwork in a neat, accurate and timely fashion, also enter grading and attendance information in Web Advisor within deadlines.
Provide classroom demonstrations on various equipment and machinery; develop laboratory assignments to provide hands on experience as appropriate.
Maintain a lab area that is safe and clean.
Follow all OSHA rules regarding a safe workplace.
Demonstrate competencies regarding the handling of hazardous waste materials.
Oversee the implementation of policies and procedures related to required teaching area and in accordance with CFCC policies and guidelines
Qualifications
Other Important Functions:
Assess the relevancy and impact of various lessons and recommend improvements as needed
Oversee and participate in field studies and assignments; travel with students to provide assistance and instruction as appropriate
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of:
Classroom and laboratory instructional techniques and procedures.
Principles and procedures of academic and instructional techniques and procedures
Current trends, research, and development in the area of assignment.
Principles and techniques involved in test development and administration.
Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Ability To:
Interpret and apply the policies and procedures of the function to which assigned
Communicate clearly and respectfully, both orally and in writing
Coordinate work assignments with others
Work independently in the absence of supervision
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Interpret and apply CFCC goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations
Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:
Making observations
Reading and writing
Communicating with others
Operating assigned equipment
Handling varied tasks simultaneously
Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include the following:
Standing or sitting for extended periods of time
Operating assigned equipment
Handling varied tasks simultaneously
Bending, stooping, climbing, or lifting up to 50 pounds
Maintain mental capacity, which allow the capability of:
Making sound decisions
Responding to questions
Demonstrating intellectual capabilities
Supplemental Information
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES: Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Minimum Required Education/Training:
A High School diploma or equivalent is required.
A certificate from an accredited driving program or specialized training at the level required to meet professional preparation of the assigned area of instruction.
For Truck Driver Training faculty; Class A CDL with Tanker and Doubles endorsements.
Valid NC driver's license with driving record that is within the parameters set by the college
Minimum Required Experience:
Five years of over the road (OTR) experience required.
Preferred Education/Training, Experience, Skills:
One or more years of experience in an instructional setting as a tutor or teacher are preferred.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
25 hours per week with position located at the Safety Center on the North Campus
This position REQUIRES UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS AND/OR TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS be submitted in addition to the application. Please have these documents ready to upload when applying.
Candidates are required to submit OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS for all degrees obtained prior to their first day of work or hire date. If highest level of education is High School diploma or equivalent, proof of completion is required.
Candidates who have obtained their education outside of the US and its territories must have their academic degree(s) validated, at their own expense, by an outside credential evaluation service as equivalent to the Baccalaureate or Master's degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States.
STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
Cape Fear Community College, its faculty and staff, and the Board of Trustees are fully committed to the principles and practice of equal employment and educational opportunities. The College does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees in any programs and activities provided on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), gender (including gender identity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), disability, religion, age, genetic information, veteran status or any other protected status as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and any other applicable statutes and CFCC policies.