Truck Driving - (Seasonal) College Laboratory Assistant 2

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Working Title:

Truck Driving - (Seasonal) College Laboratory Assistant 2

Institution:

Riverland Community CollegeCollege Laboratory Asst 2

Bargaining Unit / Union:

207: AFSCME - Technical

City:

RIVR - Albert Lea Campus

FLSA:

Non Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Part time

Employment Condition:

Classified - Seasonal (Seasonal)

Salary Range:

Job Description:

This seasonal position provides classroom and on-the-road driving support for students of the Truck Driving Program. The Truck Driving Assistant reinforces learning material and skills introduced by the instructor, assists the instructor with on-the-road driving supervision of student drivers, and helps students prepare for the commercial driver’s license and road test.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide classroom and driving range support to faculty and students.

• Inform students of safety regulations and enforce safety rules and procedures.

• Provide supervision to students during on-the-road driving assignments.

• Provide technical expertise and academic support for students studying for the commercial driver’s license and road test.

Priority: Essential Percent of Time: 80%

2. Assist instructor with the preparation and maintenance of class materials, learning stations and test-out procedures.

• Maintain records of student scores, assessments, reports, DQ files.

• Prepare learning stations.

• Follow test-out procedures and document test-outs.

• Communicate student concerns or issues to instructor.

• Report all safety concerns and incidents immediately to the instructor.

Priority: Essential Percent of Time: 5%

3. Ensure that all equipment is in working order.

• Maintain equipment repair records and ensure that broken/damaged equipment is repaired or replaced.

• Maintain an inventory of all equipment and supplies and ensure equipment is in compliance with all regulations.

Priority: Essential Percent of Time: 5%

4. Provide general assistance to department faculty, and act as a liaison between faculty and students.

• Refer students to proper faculty members, and alert faculty members to special student problems.

• Attend department meetings and complete all the required training.

• Meet with faculty to provide input regarding improving and enhancing overall lab course effectiveness.

Priority: Essential Percent of Time: 5%

5. Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the smooth functioning of the department and maintain the reputation of the organization as a viable business partner.

Priority: Secondary Percent of Time: 5%

Salary Range:

$22.27 - $31.12 / $46,322.00 - $64,730.00

Minimum Qualifications:

• Post-secondary or industry certificate/diploma/degree or relevant licensure in Truck Driving; OR Relevant licensure in Truck Driving AND one (1) year of teaching /tutoring experience in Truck Driving at the high school level or above; OR  Four (4) years of work experience in Truck Driving where no degree / certificate / diploma / licensure is required; OR An equivalent combination of education and work experience.

• Valid Class “A” commercial driver’s license (CDL).

• Valid Department of Transportation (DOT) physical health card.

• Must successfully pass a drug and alcohol screening.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Effective communication skills, including the ability to sufficiently explain and assist students with successful completion of the truck driving program.

• Bilingual/multilingual fluent in Spanish, Karen, Karenni, Somali, Pohnpeian, French, Nuer, Anuak, or other languages that reflect our student body, workforce, and communities.

• Demonstrated experience working with multicultural and underserved populations.

Other Requirements:

A complete online application will include a letter of interest and resume/curriculum vitae. Please note that the search committee will not review i