Job Description

CDL Training Specialist

Fort Worth, TX

Peak Utility Infrastructure is an integrated engineering and construction company that serves the Electric, Natural Gas, and Telecommunications industries. We provide a full suite of engineering, construction, operations, and maintenance services, including repair, replacement, maintenance, and installation of natural gas, telecommunications, and electric infrastructure through our operating subsidiaries: SiteWise, Kelly Cable, Riley Brothers, and Superior Pipeline Services.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The Technical Training Specialist conducts training programs for Class A students as assigned by the leadership team. Prepares students for the state CDL exam. Will facilitate coursework and behind the wheel training as required via the DOT and/or state regulators.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Leads the overall CDL certification program for students at Superior Pipeline Services
• Facilitates the required classroom training for students seeking the CDL licensing.
• Facilitates and manages the behind the wheel portion of the training program.
• Prepares and maintains facilitator materials as needed, session plans, visual aids, and handouts for training sessions.
• Ensures DOT compliance using Driver Qualification software and the Clearing House Registry.
• Responsible for sending CDL List to audit employees in UKG.
• Assists the Safety Manager in ordering safety supplies.
• Coordinates with supervisors for the selection of students and communication of course completion
• Conducts driving evaluations in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.
• Schedules and provides Driver Qualification training for new hires, and current employees on an as-needed basis.
• Track all Driver’s Qualifications using a 3rd party database.
• Coordinates with supervisors and employees to ensure that required field training is implemented.
• Coordinates with the Safety Manager to design and execute the behind the wheel portion of the certification program.
• Maintain all DQ Files.
• Communicates and represents the organization to clients, the public, government, and other external sources as needed.
• Conducts knowledge and performance post training field evaluations as needed.
• Maintains up to date knowledge of best practices, standards, guidelines, technology, and equipment.
• May be required to travel between Organizations to facilitate in class and behind the wheel training.
• Attends Roadside Violation and other Vehicle Post Incident reviews.
• Performs corrective driver re-training and road tests.

Success Factors:

• Ability to understand and follow specific oral and written instructions.
• Skilled at developing and maintaining good working relationships with employees and Front-Line Supervisors.
• Experience in the utility construction industry is preferred.
• Communicates well with students, other instructors, and supervisors.
• Ability to work well independently and as a part of a team with co-workers.
• Ability to pass motor vehicle, criminal background check, and comply with drug-free workplace policy.
• Basic Microsoft Office Skills (Outlook, Excel, ect)
• Ability to conduct training protocols by description based on safety, quality, and health programs, procedures, and practices consistent with OSHA, DOT, insurance carriers, and customer requirements.
• Willingness and ability to learn additional skills and keep up to date on regulations and certification requirements.
• Can work in a fast-paced environment to complete tasks and assigned projects
• Can work extra hours as required to meet deadlines.

Willingness and ability to learn additional skills Experience and Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent desired
• Completion of the CDL instructor’s course with 2 years minimum behind the wheel CDL Experience.
• Valid CDL license
• Two (2+) plus years’ experience as a Technical Trainer is preferred but not required
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus
• Advanced FMCSA regulation understanding
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-to-year basis.

Additional Requirements/Licenses/Certifications:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Residence Driver’s License is required within two weeks of employment.
• Candidates must pass criminal and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background checks and pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Notes:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

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