[Hiring] Area Manager @1fee27e8-b345-49b9-95f2-58dd60ce03ef

Role Description

The Area Manager-CDL is the subject matter expert and recognized leader on all matters related to the CDL program for Ancora Training. This person is responsible for the administration of a best-in-class CDL program that adheres to all Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and state regulatory agency regulations, develops and trains CDL program directors and instructors on best practices and policies to run an efficient CDL program, and drives fleet management and scheduling to ensure profitable, safe programs system-wide. He/She will work closely with the Regional Program Director-CDL to set standards and training and roll them out to the campuses for implementation. This person will work closely with regional and campus leadership, where applicable, to problem-solve issues in the CDL program and prescribe solutions for implementation. The Area Manager-CDL assists CDL Leadership in meeting and/or exceeding its CDL revenue and profitability goals, fleet management, and instructor and scheduling goals while ensuring adherence to institutional, state, and federal guidelines and is respected by the field for their program knowledge. The Area Manager-CDL applies expertise in driving, training, regulations, and knowledge of the market to identify growth opportunities and business risks to enhance this company's revenue stream.

Qualifications

• High school degree
• 5 years of work experience in CDL driving and training
• Multi-site oversight experience
• Management experience
• Working knowledge of FMCSA regulations
• Demonstrates an understanding of maintenance
• Ability to drive results in a matrix organizational structure
• Ability to translate complex regulatory details into compliant and practical programs
• Demonstrated ability to establish and execute a detailed operating plan on schedule and within budget
• Demonstrated ability to navigate a rapidly changing business environment and align internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to effectively communicate with customers, executives, peers, and subordinates
• Good decision-making skills
• Ability to prioritize and solve problems
• Effective and impactful leadership skills

Requirements

• Bachelors (Preferred)
• 15 years of progressive work experience in CDL driving and training (Preferred)
• Knowledge of multi-state regulations for CDL (Preferred)
• Experience with CDL employers, specifically trucking companies (Preferred)
• Track record of growing leaders and independent thinkers (Preferred)

Benefits

• Mobility & Balance: Ability to frequently climb in/out of the cab, bend, squat, kneel, twist and reach to perform pre/post-trip inspections and navigate tight spaces
• Strength: Ability to crank trailer landing gear (often 100+ lbs), handle training and safety equipment, and potentially assist with loading/unloading (if applicable)
• Endurance: Ability to sustain physical activity and be alert during extending driving and instructional periods, including exposure to varying weather conditions such as heat, cold, wind, rain, ice or snow
• Sensory Acuity and Overall Health: Must possess and maintain a valid DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate and meet DOT physical qualifications required to hold a CDL, with or without reasonable accommodations, as required by Federal regulations

Work Environment

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is usually not exposed to weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Note

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, or requirements associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change.