Jason Porta
Johnstown,CO
Summary
Attentive Driving Instructor committed to safety and traffic law mastery. Proven history of dedication to safety, including roadside safety measures and vehicle inspections to provide well-rounded learning experience. Calm, positive instructor with reputation for working well with fearful students.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
CDL Trainer
Aims Community College
03.2024 - Current
- Instruct individuals of diverse backgrounds and skill levels to give them the ability to obtain a CDL class A or B through passing a test with a third-party examiner
- Conduct classroom training using an established curriculum of up to 25 students.
- Knowledge and implement CLP, truckers against trafficking, driver basics, defensive driving, hours of service, alcohol and drug testing, roadside inspections, reasonable suspicion, connecting and disconnecting a trailer, and vehicle inspections
- Plan field training using an established curriculum that includes shifting, vehicle inspections, forward stop, straight backing, forward offset, backward offset, road driving, connecting and disconnecting trailers
- Perform administrative tasks which incorporate communication of students' progress, evaluation and documentation skills, knowledge and judgement of the classroom and field training to supervisor.
- Prepared forms and documents tracking students' progress, including ELDT while maintaining thorough student files.
- Assure safe training in all environments.
- Assist with routine maintenance of the vehicles and advise the supervisor if any repairs are needed.
- Attend meetings, special event days, and compliance inspections.
- Serve as a mentor to new students and instructors, and assist with instructor training, quality, and general oversight.
- Possess excellent computer skills and am familiar with Microsoft Office and the operation of the driving simulator.
- Ability to work weekends in all weather conditions without any physical limitations.
- Evaluate student performance and document progress and goals.
- Develop curriculum to encourage student progress and advance performance level.
- Maintain accurate student records to meet DOT requirements.
Heavy Truck Driver
Washtenaw County Road Commission
03.2020 - 05.2023
- Responsible for maintaining and repairing issues on and along the freeways, repairing guard and cable rail, responding to emergency situations, and clearing snow using a tandem axle dump truck with a plow, salt and brine
- Operated backhoe and roller with the chip seal team.
- This was a safety sensitive position, and often required driving in adverse weather conditions.
Over the Road Truck Driver
DST Special Services
11.2018 - 03.2020
- Transported vehicles for Ford Motor Company throughout the United States utilizing a variety of trailers and trucks.
- Responsible for setting up and maintaining vehicles once on location.
- Locations included auto shows, photo shoots, and the filming of commercials or special events
- As a safety sensitive position, I often minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MISkills
- CDL class A license with HAZMAT and tanker endorsements
- Experienced driver with trailers up to 53 feet long
- Hauling heavy equipment, cars, and trucks on semi-trailers
- Ability to drive different manual transmissions
- Experience as a heavy equipment operator
- Experience driving tandem axle dump trucks to clear snow
- Capable of driving large trucks in adverse weather conditions and difficult situations
- Clean safety and driving record
- Thorough understanding of CMV regulations
- Excellent teaching and creative problem-solving skills/lesson planning/course development/student engagement/program management
- Public Speaking and interpersonal communication to build student rapport and enhance group and individual instruction with expertise on the subject matter
Timeline
CDL Trainer
Aims Community College
03.2024 - Current
Heavy Truck Driver
Washtenaw County Road Commission
03.2020 - 05.2023
Over the Road Truck Driver
DST Special Services
11.2018 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Arts - History
Eastern Michigan University
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