Restricted, 12-month Truck Driving Instructor Job at Virginia Southside VA Community College
Thank you for considering employment with Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC). We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that enhances our status as a recognized Great College to Work For by the Chronicle of Higher Education for 12 years! With the goal of ensuring the equal educational opportunity for all students, SVCC embraces diversity among our students, faculty, staff and the communities we serve as an integral part of our history, a recognition of the complexity of our present state and a call to action for a better future.
SVCC is located in a rural setting of rolling hills, pine and hardwood forests, and farmland. There is easy access to nearby metropolitan Richmond, Virginia, the state’s capital, as well as Raleigh, North Carolina, and Lynchburg, Virginia. The area is famous for its two lakes, Gaston and Kerr, and a multitude of state and national parks which offer recreational opportunities such as fishing, boating, skiing, jet-skiing, hiking, horseback riding, picnics, and relaxation. The area also offers sports arenas for baseball, softball, soccer and beautiful golf courses. There are cultural activities including various theaters and arts councils offering concerts, plays, and live entertainment, and there are many local festivals held throughout the year.
SVCC is currently seeking applicants for the position of Truck Driving Instructor located at our Truck Driver Training School (TDTS) in South Boston, VA and the Occupational/Technical Center in Blackstone, VA. This position will primarily be in South Boston. The Instructor will prepare students for the necessary skills tests required of the TDTS and of the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) that are vital to earn class “A” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
Responsibilities:
SVCC is located in a rural setting of rolling hills, pine and hardwood forests, and farmland. There is easy access to nearby metropolitan Richmond, Virginia, the state’s capital, as well as Raleigh, North Carolina, and Lynchburg, Virginia. The area is famous for its two lakes, Gaston and Kerr, and a multitude of state and national parks which offer recreational opportunities such as fishing, boating, skiing, jet-skiing, hiking, horseback riding, picnics, and relaxation. The area also offers sports arenas for baseball, softball, soccer and beautiful golf courses. There are cultural activities including various theaters and arts councils offering concerts, plays, and live entertainment, and there are many local festivals held throughout the year.
SVCC is currently seeking applicants for the position of Truck Driving Instructor located at our Truck Driver Training School (TDTS) in South Boston, VA and the Occupational/Technical Center in Blackstone, VA. This position will primarily be in South Boston. The Instructor will prepare students for the necessary skills tests required of the TDTS and of the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) that are vital to earn class “A” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
Responsibilities:
- Teaching and student advising
- Properly demonstrate, instruct, and assist students on the proper techniques for backing, vehicle inspections, and highway driving
- Teach students in the areas of coupling and uncoupling, railroad crossings, breakdown procedures, accident procedures, hours of service and logbooks, map reading, trip planning, and other procedures that help make the transition from the TDTS to the company they choose to work for as seamless as possible
- Serve on college committees, participate in professional activities, mentor adjunct instructors and may include program development and assessment
Classes taught may be a combination of day, night, and/or weekends and may be located on or off campus or in a correctional center. The Instructor will teach an average of 40 hours per week.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Current Class “A” CDL
- Extensive truck driving and/or demonstrated training experience
- Must have a current DOT physical or ability to pass a DOT physical prior to employment
- Must provide a current driving record from DMV
- Excellent communication skills
- Understanding of the community college environment and mission
- Ability to work effectively with a culturally and educationally diverse student population
- Sufficient technology skills to work productively in an organization that utilizes significant information and instructional technology resources
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior teaching experience
Special Requirements
The selected candidates’ offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
When specified, official transcripts will be required of the successful candidate.
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
When specified, official transcripts will be required of the successful candidate.
Special Instructions to Applicants
This position has a one year contract, renewable as needed by the College.
This position is open until filled; first review of applications will begin December 15, 2022. For initial consideration, a completed state application should be submitted by that date. The selection committee may determine the need to review additional applications after the initial review as needed.
Apply online by submitting a state application through this site. Applicants must create a user account to apply online. If you are a state employee who has been affected by Policy 1.3 Layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the Card BEFORE the closing date for this position. The Card may be scanned and attached to the application or faxed to (434) 949-7863. Please include your name, the position number and the position title on the fax cover sheet. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration. Please refer to your RMS account for the status of your application and the status of this position. For more information about this position or other vacancies within our agency, please visit our website at www.southside.edu/employment or contact Theresa Henderson at 434.949.1089.
Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC), an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, SVCC is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. SVCC does not discriminate on the basis of race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Shannon Feinman, Vice President of Finance and Administration, 109 Campus Drive, Alberta, VA 23821, 434-949-1005.
Women, minorities, and those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities act (ADA and ADAAA), SVCC will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.
This position is open until filled; first review of applications will begin December 15, 2022. For initial consideration, a completed state application should be submitted by that date. The selection committee may determine the need to review additional applications after the initial review as needed.
Apply online by submitting a state application through this site. Applicants must create a user account to apply online. If you are a state employee who has been affected by Policy 1.3 Layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the Card BEFORE the closing date for this position. The Card may be scanned and attached to the application or faxed to (434) 949-7863. Please include your name, the position number and the position title on the fax cover sheet. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration. Please refer to your RMS account for the status of your application and the status of this position. For more information about this position or other vacancies within our agency, please visit our website at www.southside.edu/employment or contact Theresa Henderson at 434.949.1089.
Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC), an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, SVCC is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. SVCC does not discriminate on the basis of race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Shannon Feinman, Vice President of Finance and Administration, 109 Campus Drive, Alberta, VA 23821, 434-949-1005.
Women, minorities, and those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities act (ADA and ADAAA), SVCC will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.
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