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Position Announcement
Truck Driving Instructor – Full Time
The Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville is accepting applications for the position of Truck Driving Instructor.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must have a high school diploma. Must hold a valid commercial driver’s license in Tennessee with a minimum of five years experience as over-the-road driver with exemplary record. Must possess good verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to organize and provide theoretical and practical instructional activities to enable students to obtain CDL. Teaching experience preferred.
GENERAL DUTIES: The Truck Driving Instructor is responsible for teaching all phases of the program to include safety regulations; CDL regulations, traffic laws, road atlas and highway routes; instruments and cab controls; engine and air brake systems, adverse weather conditions driving techniques; hazardous materials transportation; clutch, gear and transmission patterns; coupling and uncoupling trailers; obstacle course and backing procedures; defensive driving; and over-the-road driving experiences. Must maintain an active advisory committee, communicate with business and industry on a regular basis. Be trained and conduct 3rd party testing. Other duties include curriculum development and updates, student record keeping, student recruitment, placement and follow-up of program graduates, and program budgeting.
SALARY: Commensurate with education, experience, and Technology Colleges of Applied Technology guidelines.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES & DEADLINE: Submit application and resume no later than June 19, 2017.
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville
1405 Madison St.
Shelbyville, TN 37160
931-685-5013 (Phone)
931-685-5016 (Fax)
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville is an AA/EEO institution governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents.