Job Description

Job Description

Van Truckload Driver Instructor

Home time: Daily

Experience: 12 months or greater CDL experience

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 Gary, IN.

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.

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