What are the responsibilities and job description for the Truck Driving Instructor position at Southwest Texas Junior College?
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Title: Truck Driving Instructor Job ID: 242514702303
Campus: Eagle Pass Beginning Date: February 1, 2025 Closing Date: Until Filled
Job Summary: Teach regular commercial truck driving classes as assigned by the college; actively recruit
students and assist with job placement; maintain neat and accurate class and attendance records; perform
routine safety and equipment checks to ensure safe/proper operation. Reports to the Director of Workforce
Education and the Dean of Applied Sciences & Liberal Arts.
Classification: Full-time, Exempt
Department: Workforce Training
Salary: Salary based on qualifications and training.
Other Benefits: Benefits package available (Health/Life insurance, retirement plan, sick/personal leave,
holidays, waived tuition for eligible employees and dependents).
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
Experience & Training: Five (5) years on the road driving experience, intrastate and interstate. Experience in
tractor-trailer operation required; teaching experience preferred; thorough knowledge of field. Ability to
communicate and work effectively with students/college personnel.
Additional Qualification Requirements: Thorough knowledge of Federal rules/regulations and Federal DOT
hours of service requirements. Must have ability and patience to impart knowledge/experience to students.
Excellent oral/written communication skills. Ability to work with little direct supervision. Ability to plan,
organize, and manage class and driving assignments within parameters of the job description. Responsible
for care of tractor trailer equipment and all training aids. Ability to identify student needs, organize
appropriate teaching plans, evaluate progress and take corrective action. Bilingual (English/Spanish)
preferred. Texas Department of Transportation clear driving record. Must possess the required knowledge,
skills, abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable
accommodation, the essential functions of the job. Candidate must be authorized to work in the U.S. and
must provide verifiable credentials; successful completion of reference and background check specified for
the position. Must have a valid Texas driver’s license and be insurable through SWTX insurers. Travel required
to other locations served by the college. Security-sensitive position.
Office Address Phone Number | (830) 591-7330 swtxc.edu
2401 Garner Field Road, Uvalde, TX 78801 Fax | (830) 591-7340 human.resources@swtxc.edu