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Instructional Assistant, CDL (part-time) - Merrill Campus

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Northcentral Technical College
Location
Merrill, WI, WI
Salary
$24.00 per hour

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Position Description

Part-time Instructional Assistants will support our CDL faculty and full-time Instructional Assistants with the instruction of our Trucking Driving (Class A) Technical program and Straight Truck (Class B) certificate. The CDL program is housed under the School of Public Safety and operates at our Public Safety Center of Excellence in Merrill, Wisconsin. Typical schedule will be Monday through Friday with day time hours working up to 25 hours per week. Hours are subject to change, as workload and the needs of our students and customers change.

Duties & Responsibilities

Essential Functions

  • Provide direct support to faculty during the training of students.
  • Prepare tractors, trailers, and driving courses for student activities
  • Take the lead for formative lab instruction if faculty are not available (sick leave, meetings, etc.)
  • As requested by the faculty, assist students practicing on various driving techniques.
  • Recommend procedural and safety discussions topics to the faculty based on observed student practices.
  • Treat all students and customers with respect at all time.
  • Issue driving procedures and assist faculty by ensuring students operate vehicles in a safe manner.
  • Participate in in-service training and industrial workshops pertaining to the operation and applications of vehicles.
  • Assist the program faculty with the procurement of materials and supplies (including pickup and delivery).
  • Assist the faculty with the setting up of activities for students.
  • Proctor tests, quizzes and performance assessments.
  • Monitor attendance and use of vehicles.
  • Assist in the documentation of maintenance of vehicles.
  • Maintain an inventory of instructional materials and equipment within the lab.
  • Coordinate the activities of work-study students as directed by the faculty.
  • Monitor the use and prepare the track and vehicles for student use.
  • Demonstrate skills as needed with the direction of the faculty.
  • Report repair requirements on all vehicles to faculty.
  • Assist the faculty in monitoring students on operational safety.
  • Maintain proficiency in the truck driving field as needed to support the Truck Driving program.

    • This list of typical duties and responsibilities is not inclusive. Any other duties and responsibilities assigned by faculty will be of similar nature, requiring the same relative skills and capabilities. Qualifications

    Required Qualifications:

    • Two years (4,000 hours) occupational experience appropriate to the position.
    • Thorough understanding of the truck driving industry and terms, including DOT requirements, CDL testing, and proper safety protocols.
    • Must possess a valid Wisconsin Class A CDL, and have the ability to pass the college insurance standards as well as adhere the DOT testing guidelines and regulations.
    • Must be able to work with students of various backgrounds, ages and capabilities in an educational setting.
    • The Assistant must be able to provide student feedback professionally and have adequate computer skills to assist students with course software.
    Physical Demands

    Working Activity:
    6 to 8 hours: Grasping and performing repetitive movements
    4 to 5 hours: Bending, standing and working outdoors
    1 to 3 hours: Balancing, climbing, crawling, driving, kneeling, pulling, pushing, reaching, sitting, twisting, walking, working in temperature extremes and working indoors
    Less than 1 hour: Working at heights

    Lifting and Carrying:
    Less than 10 pounds: 15 or more repetition(s) per hour
    10 to 20 pounds: 15 or more repetition(s) per hour
    20- 50 pounds: 1-10 repetition(s) per hour
    50-100 pounds: 1-10 repetition(s) per hour
    More than 100 pounds with help: Less than 1 repetition per hour

    Additional Physical Requirements:
    Vision: Adequate with aid to read instructions, labels, documents, computer screens, and differentiate between colors.

    Hearing: Adequate with aid to understand oral requests, telephone conversation, and PA systems.

    Required Employee Program Safety Training: Bloodborne pathogen, chemical hygiene, emergency action plan, emergency eye wash, emergency procedures, ergonomics (office/workplace), fire extinguishers, flammable/chemical storage, hazard communication, hazardous waste, hearing conservation, lockout tagout, personal protective equipment, slips, trips and falls and vehicle safety

    Organization

    Working at Northcentral Technical College

    NTC is a customer-focused, accessible provider of innovative lifelong learning that builds a globally competitive workforce. The College’s 5,900 square mile, 10-county district includes six convenient campus locations in Wausau, Antigo, Medford, Phillips, Spencer, and Wittenberg, as well as a Public Safety Center of Excellence in Merrill, a Wood Technology Center of Excellence in Antigo, an Apprenticeship Center of Excellence in Wausau and an Agriculture Center of Excellence just north of the Wausau Campus in the Town of Maine. The Wausau Campus also features a Center for Health Sciences, Center for Business & Industry and an Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Center of Excellence. 

    2012 marks the centennial anniversary of Northcentral Technical College, recently named the 21st fastest growing community/technical college in the nation by Community College Week magazine. The College currently offers over 150 associate degree programs, technical diploma programs and short- term certificate options, with many credits transferring to Wisconsin’s four-year public and private colleges, creating a seamless path for lifelong learning. Through a variety of flexible course options (www.ntc.edu/flex), NTC is providing an additional opportunity for learners to receive a degree or certification through flexible learning opportunities including late starts, a new Virtual College and winterim courses. Additional services include programming in ELL, Adult Basic Education, and HSED/ GED, as well as a learning center and testing center.

    NTC is also closely connected to the local business community through the training and development of incumbent workers. The College’s Business & Industry Solutions team works with local businesses to offer customized training, technical assistance and professional development opportunities. NTC’s Continuing Education team provides educational offerings designed to help individuals gain needed education for career advancement or change, meet professional certification and licensing requirements and develop new skills to be successful in today’s competitive workforce.

    Company info
    Telephone
    715-675-3331
    Location
    1000 W Campus Dr
     Wausau
    WI
    54401
    US
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