Truck Driving Instructor

About the Department

Please note: Final candidates will be asked to demonstrate truck driving proficiency as part of the interview process.

Reports to:   Truck Driving Program Director

Supervises:  Adjuncts as needed.                     

Purpose:  Corporate Education instructors at Western Dakota Tech are educators whose instructional efforts are expected to reflect the mission, vision, and goals of the institution.  Trainers teach courses in their respective fields to include planning, preparation, and delivery of lecture/lab instruction materials at all levels of training.  This position is based on a 175-day work schedule per contract year, but may work some summer hours.

Working Conditions:  This is a full-time position and the work to be performed will be done in a classroom lecture setting and in simulation in an actual semi-truck/trailer on city roads and yard backing exercises. Days of work are Monday through Friday. Hours of work may include evenings/weekends for planned school events. There may be times when travel is required for meetings/training.   

Physical Demands:   The duties of this position are moderately active in nature with lectures in a classroom setting and driving on city roads assessing students as they drive; some standing, bending, twisting, climbing and lifting/moving objects up to 50lbs. occasionally will be required. The Truck Driving instructor will assist with minor routine maintenance to the trucks (such as changing lightbulbs) and is responsible for keeping the trucks and trailers clean and well maintained.  Driving, fine finger manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), reaching, repetitive motion, sitting for sustained periods of time, standing for sustained periods of time, use of both hands, use of either hand independently, walking.

Position Duties

1. Mastery of Subject Matter

• Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge of their field or discipline.
• Display an ability to interpret and evaluate the theories of their field or discipline.

 2. Teaching Performance

• Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize documented student learning.
• Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students, i.e. prepare lectures, lessons, presentations, lab activities, and tests
• Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student needs.
• Employ available instructional technology, i.e. internet, interactive technology, and simulation when appropriate.

 3. Evaluation of Student Learning

• Maintain accurate records of student progress and submit completion paperwork as required.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to student needs and circumstances.

4. Support of School’s Policies and Procedures

• Teach classes as assigned and in accordance with the course description.
• Meet with each class as scheduled and hold classes for the time frame as designated in the class schedule.
• Record and provide attendance data
• Adhere to FERPA regulations.
• Exercise stewardship of school’s facilities and materials.
• Follow WDT policies and procedures.

 5. Participation in Western Dakota Tech Program Activities

• Act in a professional manner as delineated in the South Dakota Code of Professional Ethics for Teachers (Appendix B).
• Respond in a timely fashion to information requests from students, colleagues, staff and administrators.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills in communication with students, colleagues, staff and administrators as an individual or as a part of a team.

Minimum Qualifications

Must have the minimum education in the appropriate field or discipline area and directly related experience necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of the work and discipline area. Completion of training provided by WDTC as needed.  Current Class A CDL required.  A Passenger & School Bus endorsement is preferred.

Other Qualifications

1. Demonstrated proficiency in operational skills related to the program, including the safe and effective shifting and backing of a trailer.
2. Demonstrated basic mechanical aptitude, including the ability to identify and address minor maintenance issues on program vehicles and equipment.
3. Work well under pressure. 
4. Take the initiative.
5. Fundamentals of curriculum design and development.
6. Fundamentals of classroom management.
7. WDT and District policies and procedures.
8. Fundamentals and principles of learning in addition to teaching methodologies.
9. Methods and techniques used in student assessment, students in classroom and lab settings.
10. Program development, assessment and implementation of procedures and practices. 
11. Ability to counsel and instruct students in a professional manner and appearance.
12. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in all group sizes.
13. Demonstrated ability in oral and written communication skills.
14. Demonstrated expertise in project management and problem solving.
15. Demonstrated ability to use current software applications applicable to the position including but not limited to Word, MS Teams, and Outlook.
16. Ability to organize, manage and complete timeline projects over multiple-year periods.

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Benefit offerings subject to change.  Employment is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

Western Dakota Technical College is recruiting candidates who have the legal right to work in the United States without sponsorship.

EOE/Statement of Non-Discrimination/Annual Security Report

WDTC subscribes to the fullest extent to the principle of the dignity of all people and their labors and will take action to ensure that applicants are employed, assigned, and promoted without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, pregnancy, marital status, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship, political affiliation, disability, status as a veteran, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law.  Every available opportunity will be taken in order to assure that each applicant for a position is selected on the basis of qualifications, merit, and ability.  Inquiries may be directed to the Director of Human Resources at 605-718-2407.  (07.2025)

ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT/CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS: The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires that the college’s Annual Security Report which includes crime statistics be made available to prospective employees and prospective students upon request. Western Dakota Tech’s Annual Security Report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported Clery crimes that occurred on campus and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus safety and security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault prevention and response, timely warnings, emergency response, and other matters. You may obtain this information through the Western Dakota Tech website at https://www.wdt.edu/assets/docs/uploads/consumer-information/securityreport.pdf. A printed copy of the report may be obtained by writing to the Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Student Success, Western Dakota 800 Mickelson Dr., Rapid City, SD 57703 or by calling (605) 718-2931.

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