What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Training Specialist position at Lake Land College Illinois?
Salary
$42,203.20 - $44,304.00 Annually
Location
Main Campus - Mattoon, Illinois
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
202300302
Division
Workforce Development
Department
Center for Business & Industry
Opening Date
02/14/2025
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
N/A
Responsible for delivering Commercial Driver's License (CDL) training within the Center for Business and Industry's (CBI) Commercial Truck Driver Training Program; providing training and direction to part-time commercial driving trainers; and assisting the Transportation Training Coordinator in Program recruitment maintaining and updating Program materials and requirements complying with recordkeeping requirements responding to employer record requests and consulting with industry clients regarding recruitment and commercial driver training needs.
Description of Essential Functions (critical tasks)
Essential Job Functions:
- Deliver training to individuals seeking to obtain a CDL through the Commercial Truck Driver Training Program including the Illinois Secretary of State CDL manual and testing requirements vehicle maneuvering techniques in-vehicle and on-the-road training vehicle inspection and routine vehicle maintenance.
- Ensure all individuals are prepared to successfully complete the required level of skills and knowledge.
- Provide training and direction as needed to part-time commercial driving trainers in the Commercial Truck Driver Training Program.
- Provide training and direction as needed to part-time commercial driving trainers in the Commercial Truck Driver Training Program.
- Consult with industry clients to assess commercial driver training needs and arrange recruitment visits.
- Monitor commercial driving industry trends and standards and federal and state Department of Transportation regulations.
- Assist the Transportation Training Coordinator with maintaining and updating Program training materials and requirements to meet all state and federal requirements.
- Assist the Transportation Training Coordinator with record compliance grade reports and responding to employer record requests.
- Assist with recruitment for the Commercial Truck Driver Training Program and serve as liaison between Program recipients and the Transportation Coordinator.
- Assist the Transportation Training Coordinator in his/her absence with Commercial Truck Driver Training Program administration and supervision needs as assigned.
- Maintain and handle all training materials and equipment with care to ensure quality.
- Be present at assigned training center location or remote training locations conduct training or be in travel not less than forty hours per week.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Specific Functional Job Requirements
Education Requirements:
- High School Degree/GED
Experience Requirements:
- 3 or more years of professional over-the-road driving experience. MS Office Suite experience preferred. Must maintain a current CDL License and a clear driving record.
Knowledge:
- Demonstrated ability to safely operate commercial tractor-trailer combination vehicles and knowledge of all requirements for commercial driver license holders prescribed by state traffic laws, state and federal laws and regulations, and Lake Land College policies and procedures. Good communication and organization skills with strong working knowledge of commercial truck operation, safety, and maintenance.
Skills:
Personal Requirements:
Salary : $42,203 - $44,304
