Orientation Instructor
Description
Department: Safety Reports To: VP of Risk Management
Job Status: Full Time Amount of Travel Required: 5%
Positions Supervised: None
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday; occasional weekends or after-hours responsibilities.
Position Summary
• The Orientation Instructor is responsible for the introduction and facilitation of a new driver on-boarding to J&R Schugel Trucking, Inc.
Essential Functions
• Directing a weekly orientation program for new drivers.
• Instruction on safety policy and procedures for J&R Schugel Trucking, Inc.
• Scheduling, managing, and ensuring 100% completion of online modules required to pass orientation and countersign documents.
• Verify and scan all documentation pertinent to their employment (i.e. driver’s license, med card, etc.).
• Teaching of Smith System.
• GeoTab and Transflo training.
• Schedule pre-employment drug screens and DOT regulated physicals.
• Order driver’s lunches daily, keep track of receipts and send to Safety Director for auditing and payment.
• Conducts road tests for new hires, training on pre and post trip inspections and hands-on training for coupling and uncoupling a trailer.
• Hands-on training for reefer units, temp settings, etc.
• Daily communication with safety and HR team to ensure 100% compliance with company, state, and federal hiring requirements.
• Conducts new hire interview, escalates concerns to VP of Risk Management.
• May have to assist other terminals with orientation process or be back-up to vision, mission, values portion of orientation.
• Responsible for training new orientation members.
• Evaluates if driver is a good fit, meets qualifications and can safely operate a commercial motor vehicle.
• Recommends termination to leadership executives if driver fails a portion of the orientation process.
• Lytx coach for drivers.
• Ensure drivers have a great experience/first impression, welcome packets, a maintained orientation van, clean classroom, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned or directed by Supervisor.
Position Qualifications
Education
• Some college coursework completed or prior teaching experience.
Experience
• One or two years of transportation industry experience.
Skills & Abilities
• Computer Skills
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• AS400 and Tenstreet experience desired.
• Knowledge of truck telematics (i.e. Qualcomm or GeoTab).
• Other Requirements
• Ability to type a minimum of 35 wpm.
• Able to read, write, and speak the English language fluently.
• Familiar with or willing to become familiar with DOT regulations and rules as it pertains to the qualifications of driving a truck for the company.
• Strong planning and organization skills.
• Ability to listen and build relationships.
• Comfortable with public speaking.
• Good presentation skills.
• Positive attitude.
• Ability to solve complex employee relations problems.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Class A CDL license is beneficial.
• J&R Schugel is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, military service, veteran status, genetic information, union membership, creed, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status with regards to public assistance, membership in a local human rights commission, use of lawful consumable products or any other status protected by law.
Truck Transportation
Education and Training
Full-time