SUMMARY:

The CDL Instructor is responsible for all aspects of the CDL Training provided by the ULF Academy. This includes Classroom, Range, and on road training of students. Managing all equipment involved with the training process, and DOT/regulatory safety compliance. Enforcing strict safety guidelines as set forth by State and Federal Regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure all students meet qualification requirements
• Lead classroom, range, and/or road CDL license training
• Participates in the recruitment, onboarding & training of all student drivers in compliance with school policies and DOT regulations.
• Oversees and directs daily student activities and performance.
• Performs and documents student evaluations; ensures proper compliance with regulations.
• Maintain daily attendance records
• Maintain student progress.
• Identify any gaps in training. Provide additional assistance as necessary.
• Assist with setting department goals.
• Monitor, evaluate, and ensure safe work practices.
• Handle customer issues and provide resolutions
• Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the Company, and the community; and maintains the professional competence, knowledge, and skill necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities.
• Poses no direct threat to the health or safety of himself/herself, of others, or to property. Defined as a significant risk of substantial harm that cannot be eliminated or reduced to an acceptable level by reasonable accommodation.
• Requires regular attendance to perform essential element as contained herein between the assigned start and end times for work.
• Performs such individual assignments as management may direct.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

• Must have no history of conviction of a gross misdemeanor or felony.

Experience

• Must be at least 21 years of age.

• Must provide 3000 hours of verifiable driving experience.

• Demonstrates excellent knowledge of general DOT regulations and application.

• Must have no history of conviction of a gross misdemeanor or felony.
• Must successfully pass State Instructor Certification. (Training Provided)
• Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions.
• Must be able to handle changing priorities.
• Must possess exceptional communication/interpersonal skills.
• Must be self-motivated.

Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Organization and motivational skills
• Written and oral communication skills
• Able to work with minimal instruction and direction
• Ability to obtain Smith System Trainer Certification; must maintain credentials

Certification, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid Class A CDL, required.

PREFERRED QULIFICATIONS:

• 10 years safe driving in tractor-trailer combination

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION & WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Typical office environment with desks, chairs, computer equipment/monitors, overhead shelves & filing cabinets. Sitting/Standing at workstation 30% of the time; standing/Walking away from work station 90% of time; frequent telephone and face to face interaction; work includes walking through noisy rsngr environment. Work may include driving tractor trailer and delivering product.
• Schedule typically 7:30am to 4:30pm M-F
• Salary range $65-$70K
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ABOUT UPPER LAKES FOODS

Upper Lakes Foods, Inc. is the largest independent, wholesale food distributor in Minnesota. The company has three facilities located in Cloquet, MN, Northfield, MN and Janesville, WI. We distribute food throughout the Upper Midwest. Upper Lakes Foods specializes in serving foodservice operators such as independent restaurants, assisted living facilities, schools, and national and regional foodservice chain accounts with a strong focus on customer service. Simply put, the mission is to build value for each customer, employee, supplier and community we serve by bringing the best; the best products, best people and best ideas.

CORE VALUES

• Strong Work Ethic– We believe in the value of hard work, perseverance and consistency of character.
• Positive Attitude– We believe in encouraging a flexible, agreeable and well-adjusted work existence that promotes successful outcomes.
• Integrity– We believe in honesty, truthfulness and consistency of our actions.
• Team Work– We believe that work done by several individuals combined insures excellence of quality, safety and service.
• Professional Appearance– We believe in maintaining an appearance that promotes good hygiene, neatness and appropriate business dress.
• Respectful Interaction– We believe in creating a workplace where employees are treated fairly in a safe and positive environment.

“We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.”

Education

• High School or better

Licenses & Certifications

• Commercial DL A