CDL-A – Van Truckload Driver Instructor in Chandler, Arizona

Van Truckload Driver Instructor

Home time: DAILY

Experience: TWELVEMONTHS

Job overview

• Be accountable for coaching, mentoring and on-boarding new driver associates while they are in training.

• Be responsible for teaching and evaluating the skills needed to be successful driver associates.

• Perform hands-on training both in the classroom and in the truck.

• Cover critical components of training, including safety, hours of service, trip-planning, workflow, tablet, policies and procedures.

• Act as a safety advocate and driver retention ambassador for the organization.

• Prepare new drivers for a safe and rewarding career with Schneider.

  Job duties

• Demonstrate and teach driving skills and techniques that align with Schneider Training Academy guidelines and training materials.

• Facilitate on the job, in-truck training on the electronic tablet and Schneider’s workflow system.

• Recognize and correct unsafe driving habits.

• Provide verbal and written feedback and suggestions for improvement.

• Evaluate and provide updates on candidates who are not meeting expected levels of ability within set timelines.

• Complete annual Schneider instructor re-certification process and continually meet DOT requirements.

• Utilize and assign electronic computer-based training to driver students.

• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned, and the scope of the job may change based on business demands, which could include hauling freight as needed.

• Exhibit professional behavior that aligns with Schneider values and standards.

  Pay and bonus potential

• Competitive starting annual salary (range only listed as per state requirements, ex: CA).

• Bi-monthly paychecks.

• Annual profit-sharing bonuses available.

• Paid vacation time available immediately after starting.

  *Based on CDL driver experience, performance and location

Skills qualifications

• Previous instructor/training experience preferred.

• Ability to coach and mentor effectively in a team environment.

• Can demonstrate a positive, professional attitude and the ability and willingness to accept change.

• Ability to learn, demonstrate and train Schneider’s company policies and procedures.

• Experience with Word, Excel and other computer-based systems is a plus.

  Driver qualifications

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

• DOT physical card.

• Minimum 12 months of Class A driving experience.

• Follow and have a knowledge of company policies.

• Ability to coach and mentor effectively.

• Live within 50 miles of Phoenix, AZ.

Still need more experience or have questions about qualifications? Call us at 800-447-7433, and we can talk you through everything.

Additional benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.

• 401(k) savings plan with company match.

• Tuition reimbursement.

  More reasons to choose Schneider

• Resilient, values-based culture that drives safety first and always, integrity in every action, respect for all and excellence in all we do.

• Individual development opportunities through company-paid training, active leadership involvement and more than 170 online personal development courses.

  Hear more about this role from our Driver Instructors

  Schneider uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired associates. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

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