Commerical Truck Driving Lab Assistant

Description:

Under general supervision, the professional lab assistant will be responsible for providing guidance and instruction necessary to prepare students with the technical competencies essential to the Commercial Truck Driving Certificate in the night cohort. The lab assistant will need to be able to demonstrate driving abilities and comply with all DOT regulations. The lab assistant will support in all aspects of instruction for the Commercial Truck Driving Certificate: effectively use oral and written communication skills and contain knowledge of current in-field procedures, complete all reports and records in a timely manner, maintain accurate inventory of all assigned properties, and maintain qualifications for employment as described by the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) Policy Manual and accreditation standards. The selected candidate must be able to perform physical activities, such as but not limited to, lifting heavy items (up to 50 lbs. unassisted), bending, standing, climbing, and walking. The selected candidate must also withstand a variety of indoor and outdoor environmental conditions.

Major Duties:

·         Maintain inside and outside lab environments

·         Assist in creating and facilitating lab activities with student groups to earn their Class A license

·         Ensures safety and security requirements are met in the training area

·         Assist in maintaining equipment and inventory

·         Accompany instructor on curricular field trips

Minimum Qualifications:

·         Valid and Current Georgia Department of Motor Vehicles Commercial Truck Driver’s License: Class A

Preferred Qualifications:

·         Related work experience as a commercial truck driver.

Salary/Benefits: Hourly rate based on education and experience

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (“protected status”). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any TCSG program or activity because of the individual’s protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual’s protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

North Georgia Technical College is an equal opportunity employer. All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the person is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution’s ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success.

The following persons have been designated to manage inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Dr. Fran Chastain, Dean of Student Support and Engagement, Title IX Coordinator, Clegg Center 212, (706) 754-7855, fran.chastain@northgatech.edu and Kay Carroll, Student Support & Accessibility Services Coordinator (Section 504), Clegg Center 214, (706) 754-7828, kay.carroll@northgatech.edu at 1500 HWY 197 N, Clarkesville, GA 30523.