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Location: Ankeny, IA

Job Description

Job Description:

PRIMARY FUNCTION:
The primary function of a Yard Instructor is to assist in instruction, evaluation, and preparations of new trainees for the over-the-road truck driver positions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Conduct instruction and hands-on training related to all aspects of commercial over-the-road truck driving that trainees are required to master before being released into their own tractor-trailer unit
• Constructively evaluate trainees and give feedback
• Maintain and uphold the TMC Transportation values

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:
• Ability to communicate and interact with trainees in a learning environment.
• Must hold and maintain a valid Class “A” Commercial Drivers License (CDL).
• Excellent driving record.
• Prior driving experience.
• Experience backing and operating a tractor-trailer unit in town and confined spaces.

ISU Research Park
The Iowa State University Research Park (ISURP) serves as a launchpad for startups, a growth center for scaling businesses, and an R&D hub for major corporations.

ISURP’s location provides direct access to 3,000 acres of contiguous university-owned test ground, offering unparalleled opportunities for ag-tech development, field trials, and large-scale research projects. The adjacent airport, robust infrastructure, and collaboration with Iowa State's BioCentury Research Farm (BCRF) create a unique environment where research seamlessly transitions to real-world application.

By fostering collaboration between industry leaders, Iowa State University, and emerging talent, ISURP plays a crucial role in building the workforce of tomorrow—right here in Ames, Iowa.
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