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

Lead and facilitate the company's Academy's technical programs by owning all materials regarding classroom training, systems tracking of current and graduated student driver's status, driver instruction and informational material for Company drivers. Ensure accessibility to training materials while ensuring compliance with federal and state requirements and Company policy.

• Identify training needs and provide instructional material through curricula development.
• Deliver quality instructional material for student drivers in a classroom environment and ensure material is current and accurate.
• Develop and administer student driver testing and evaluations ensuring understanding and retained knowledge of instructional material prior to student advancement.
• Determine competency levels for truck driving ability, including failure and dismissal from Academy.
• Develop and update continuous education programs for current Company drivers including material and format presentation allowing drivers easy access to material and ability to study at their own individual pace.
• Collaborate with I.T. department on intranet computer installations providing program materials and updates.
• Develop and deliver a strategic philosophy concept in an effort to instill a positive student driver perception of the professional driver career.
• Develop and update programs and systems; update P.T.D.I. files and programs.
• Administer V.A. paperwork as needed.
• Proactively work to assist others in achieving the organization's objectives.

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Qualifications: What you need to bring

• 3+ years experience as an Over-the-Road (OTR) Driver with a class A CDL required.
• Previous experience as driver mentor/instructor preferred.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Must possess advanced communication skills.
• Must possess strong problem solving 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 the Academy is licensed in.
• Must complete a minimum of two CVTA modules annually.
• HSD or equivalent required.
• Associates preferred.

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.