Safety Course Instructor

Chattanooga, TN

To provide professional drivers to CTS with the instruction that has made them into the safest, most engaged, loyal, and customer centric focused team in the industry. This includes the development and implementation of courses and hands on training leading towards continuous improvement of the organization. Staying current on all regulatory requirements to keep the training current. Graduate the most safety conscious student drivers in the industry.

Responsibilities:

  • Directly coach and mentor participants on best practices on how to operate the CMV to successfully complete the skills course. 
  • Shuttle students to various locations as needed.
  • Daily set-up and maintenance of the driving skills courses. Daily maintenance of CMV and setup.
  • Provide continuous improvement coaching for participants including the daily formation of a skills improvement plan for the following day. Assist in the collection of relevant data for performance times in relation to established key performance indicators.
  • Assist in conducting any student driver road tests and backing tests needed for various programs throughout the Covenant Transport. These skills tests are to be performed in conformance with established guideline.
  • Work collaboratively with all internal departments to ensure the skills tests, course objectives, and training content is up-to-date and relevant for the needs of the business.
  • Will be giving road test, backing test, and evaluations.
  • Instructing drivers on road courses in our PDP program.
  • Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of Covenant Transport Services.

Qualifications:

  • Ability to work and communicate well with others.
  • Ability to provide innovative Training Solutions
  • Strong internal and external customer service skills
  • Must have a current Class A CDL with a safe driving record.
  • Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
  •  Keep a calm demeanor to provide a pleasant learning environment.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Experience in the transportation industry preferred.
  • Experience in training student CDL drivers.
  • Experience leading, coaching and mentoring.
  • Experience with rapid and complex changing work environment
  • Demonstrated ability to quickly and efficiently problem solve.

Competitive Compensation

Covenant’s compensation philosophy’s intent is to use a competitive total compensation strategy to determine the current market value of a position while also considering individual factors such as performance in current position, time in seat of current position, experience, level of responsibility/accountability, and longevity with the company. The system will be objective and non-discriminatory. 

Pay Range: $49,649.60-$77,923.89 

Pay Grade: 8

 401(k) match, Serious Health Condition Pay

Full Health Benefits Package

Medical, Dental, Vision, Telemedicine, Short & Long Term Disability, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance

Paid Time Off & Holidays 

Cultural Perks

Casual Dress, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discount Program, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Adoption Assistance and Employee Assistance Program

 Covenant Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

M/F/Disability/Veteran

VEVRAA Federal Contractor