CDL Training Coordinator at LifeSouth Community Blood Centers

Description

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is currently seeking an individual to join our team as a CDL Training Coordinator in Montgomery, AL. This position is responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of fleet-related training and maintenance programs to include driver training as the LifeSouth CDL Instructor at the CDL school in Montgomery, Alabama. This position will be an integral part in developing driver training programs and procedures.

Our Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurances available to full-time employees the first of the month after 60 days
• Supplemental insurances including life, cancer, accident, and disability
• Access to mental wellness resources and counseling through telehealth
• Free basic life insurance for full-time employees
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match each pay period
• Employer funded retirement plan for vested employees & 403b offered
• Access to wages prior to pay day
  
  

Responsibilities Include (but Are Not Limited To)

• Act as primary instructor for employees for the LifeSouth CDL School
• Act as the LifeSouth CDL School representative to Federal Motor Carriers Administration (FMCA) /Department of Transportation (DOT)
• Stay up to date on regulations, requirements, and upcoming changes for CDL drivers and training
• Perform all related tasks for Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) and Training Provider Registry (TPR) to continue LifeSouth Driver Training Program
• Meet all requirements and remain eligible to provide ELDT for LifeSouth students and eligible on FMCA-TPR
• Maintain in-house CDL driver training program including compliance with recordkeeping requirements
• Responsible for continual improvement of bloodmobile training and administering training program
• Assist department in regular fleet inspections
• Troubleshoot and assist with fleet maintenance
• Communicate with fleet maintenance vendors to ensure proper level of service
• Oversee fleet’s vendors and supplies including, but not limited to:
• Administer and monitor contracts for compliance and cost control
• Perform quality control inspections to ensure adherence to contract specifications and industry standards
• Evaluate preventive maintenance programs and suggest modifications to programs to increase efficiency, service, and effectiveness
• Collaborate with Corporate Fleet Coordinator to support network as needed
• Must have consistent and reliable transportation
• Attendance is a requirement of this position
• Must be willing to travel
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Must hold a Class B or Class A CDL
• Minimum of two years of CDL driving experience.
• Ability to organize and manage time effectively
• Ability to maintain records in an organized fashion.
• Must be able to multitask and organize and prioritize own work schedule.
• Basic computer skills and experience with computer programs such as MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of fleet maintenance and DOT inspection requirements
• Knowledge of Commercial Driver License (CDL) requirements
• Ability to proficiently train employees in driver safety procedures and CDL requirements in preparation for state CDL testing
• Interact professionally with all customers, both external and internal.
• Valid driver’s license. Must also meet and maintain LifeSouth driver’s eligibility requirements
  
  

The Ideal Candidate Will Possess

• Examining, re-evaluating, developing, and implementing operation procedures, policies, and strategies
• Organizing resources and establishing priorities
• Training or supervising commercial drivers
• Database management
• Evaluating service delivery by vendors and contractors
  
  

Who We Are

LifeSouth is a non-profit community blood bank serving more than 150 hospitals in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee. We are committed to meeting the blood supply needs of hospitals and their patients by providing the highest quality blood components and services. With more than 45 donor centers, 55 bloodmobiles and 2,000 blood drives a month, our LifeSouth team is dedicated to making sure the blood is there when you or your family is in need.

Our Mission

To provide a safe blood supply that meets or exceeds the needs in each community we serve, and to provide a variety of services in support of ongoing and emerging blood and transfusion related activities.

This is a full-time position. Starting salary range is $18.50 – $20.35 an hour. Criminal background check and drug screen required upon conditional offer of hire. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Drug-Free/Tobacco Free Workplace.

The position description may not include all the duties and responsibilities of the job. Duties and responsibilities that are not listed, but which the employee may be expected to perform, will fall within the scope of the skills, knowledge and training for the position.

LifeSouth is a Drug-Free and Tobacco-Free Workplace. LifeSouth is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor as well as an affirmative action employer and provides equal opportunity to all persons, regardless of race, religion, age, gender, disability, status as a protected veteran, national origin, color, or any other classification in accordance with federal, state, and local statutes, regulations, and ordinances. Veterans are encouraged to self-identify as LifeSouth desires to provide protected veterans priority referrals for open positions. LifeSouth complies with all laws and regulations associated with the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disability Act (ADA). LifeSouth is an E-Verify employer.

If you require any assistance to complete the application process or during the interview due to a disability, please contact the LifeSouth region where you are applying or call 1-888-795-2707 to request an accommodation. Applications may be completed at a LifeSouth facility or mailed to corporate headquarters in lieu of the on-line application process.

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