Posting Date: 10/21/2009

Job Number: HR08487Job Title: SIMULATOR SAFETY TRAINING INSTRUCTOR

Work Schedule: T, W, Th, F - 06:00 AM - 05:00 PMShift Detail: T; W; Th; F

Job Location: Lathrop, CADepartment: Operations

Job Information:
      Primary Function: Instruct professional truck drivers in defensive driving techniques with the use of a tractor/trailer simulator and other safety related items and programs.
      Description:
      Facilitate defensive driving training programs, document and submit rosters, and evaluations to Corporate Safety Department.
      Perform routine preventive maintenance and upgrades to simulator and simulator computer equipment.
      Schedule classes based on classroom and equipment availability.
      Instruct National Safety Council Defensive Driving Course for Professional Truck Drivers while operating simulation driving equipment.
      Administer written and practical exams and writes performance reports to evaluate drivers' performance.
      May perform additional duties as assigned by management.
      Skills:
      Written and verbal communications skills; energetic self-starter; classroom instruction and presentation skills; excellent organization and follow-through skills; team player; problem solver
      Education Required: High School Diploma or GED
      Experience Required: 3 years Transportation Experience
      Supervision Received: Minimal
      Confidential Data: None
      Status: Exempt
      Salary Grade: 17

      Swift Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seeks to diversify its work force. Therefore, all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability or Vietnam veteran status, are strongly encouraged to apply.

      The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions and duties. Others besides those listed here may be essential. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.