Description

Who We Are:

Swift Transportation has been an Industry leader for many years with a profound history dating back to the 1960s. Swift is the largest truckload carrier in America with various locations throughout the nation that allow our drivers, shop employees, and office staff to cultivate strong connections. We are a company that is passionate about continual learning and improvement which in turn, allows for a diverse amount of advancement and growth opportunities. We place a strong emphasis on culture because we strongly believe that it is a key contributor in achieving overall results here at Swift.

Job Responsibilities: What you will do

Instruct new CDL holders in driving techniques with the use of tractor simulations that replicate over the road training and backing. Use of the Training deck to test the skills from the simulator will translate to the real world.

• Completed daily proficiency paperwork for each student and submit to Training Director for Review.
• Evaluate and coach students on driving techniques and backing utilizing the simulator(s).
• Evaluate students on maneuvering course to confirm proficiencies.
• Conduct classroom-based training with students.
• Facilitate hands on/non-driving training utilizing stations, classroom, technology, and company equipment (tractor/trailer).
• Coordinate with CDL & Recruiting team to make sure we have the most qualified candidates for Top Gun Academy.
• Work closely with Top Gun leadership to develop additional simulator content and suggest improvements.
• Ensure all coursework coincides with Company Safety Guidelines and standard operating procedures.
• Proactively works to assist others in achieving the organization's objectives.

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Qualifications: What you need to bring

• Two years' truck driving experience. Must be able to qualify for hire with Swift Transportation as a CDL driver by meeting requirements including, but not limited to:
• Must have fewer than 3 moving violations within a 5 year period (no more than 1 within 12 months).
• Must have fewer than 2 suspensions within 3yrs (this excludes child support).
• Must have no history of a DUI or DWI within the last 5yrs or 1 within the last 15yrs.
• Must have fewer than 2 preventable accidents within 5 yrs.
• Must be able to pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) road test.
• Must be able to be on feet, on hard surface, for eighty percent or more of shift (i.e. standing and walking while instructing and observing students while on the Range).
• Must have basic proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Must have advanced communication skills and possess strong interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to handle changing priorities.
• Must engage in on going education relating to teaching skills as part of faculty improvement to maintain post-secondary education requirements of the state in which the Academy is licensed.
• Must maintain Professional Truck driver Institute (PTDI) and Commercial Vehicle Training Association (CVTA) standards and complete a minimum of two American Association for Vocational School modules annually.
• Associates degree or equivalent combination of education and/or experience required.

Pay Range: $53,325.00 - $76,975.00 Annual

What we offer:

Our Benefits Package includes 401k, Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Supplemental and Life Insurance as well as pet insurance. We also offer an Employee Stock Purchase plan, paid training, wellness programs, Flexible Spending Account, Tuition Assistance Programs (subject to change), Military Leave, and discounts with our vendors.

Volunteer opportunities to support our local communities- We have an adoration for helping others which is why we have worked hard to establish partnerships with organizations such as Children's Miracle Network and Habitat for Humanity that allow us to give back.

Training, Development & Growth Opportunities - Our success at Swift is driven by our people! Our goal is to provide a supportive environment that promotes growth and advancement. We invest the time to ensure our employees receive the best training, along with all the tools and resources to thrive.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - A diverse workforce allows us to achieve a dynamic business advantage where we can openly collaborate, thus bringing new ideas to the table that contribute to innovative and effective solutions. Everyone at Swift has a voice and your opinion matters.

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.