Job Information
Akima Driver Trainer-Instructor (TMP, CDL A & B) in Fort Sill, Oklahoma
This position supports U.S. Army Transportation Motor Pool (TMP) operations by providing driver training, course delivery, and curriculum maintenance in accordance with the Service Contract Act (SCA) labor category 15095 – Technical Instructor/Course Developer. The instructor is responsible for delivering classroom and hands‑on driver instruction, revising TMP-related curriculum, and supporting vehicle dispatch and training operations on the installation.
Responsibilities
Instruction & Driver Training:
Deliver classroom, computer-based, and hands‑on driver training to assure safe and compliant operations for military and civilian personnel operating non‑tactical government vehicles.
Conduct written tests, road tests, skills evaluations, coaching, and refresher training. Incorporate new curriculum, best practices, clarification materials, graphics, and examples to ensure clear understanding of vehicle operation and safety.
Maintain professional classroom discipline and employ instructional techniques that effectively keep participants motivated and engaged.
Curriculum Development (SCA 15095 Requirements Integrated).
Assist with developing, updating, and maintaining course materials, lesson plans, test items, and training aids related to TMP operations and defensive driving.
Use computer tools to revise curriculum, determine training objectives, organize lesson blocks, and integrate images, diagrams, and TMP‑specific procedures.
Develop alternative instructional scenarios, examples, and demonstrations to enhance training effectiveness.
Serve as testing officer, conducting test analysis and contributing to the development or revision of assessments.
Create and maintain records, and other quality control artifacts, to measure and verify results and effectiveness.
TMP Operational Support:
Assist with daily TMP dispatch tasks, including verifying driver qualifications, issuing vehicles, and processing trip documentation.
Perform basic vehicle checks to ensure training equipment is safe and serviceable.
Document training records, test results, rosters, and qualification sheets in accordance with Army and contractor procedures.
Report vehicle discrepancies, safety issues, and incidents following established protocols.
Primary work schedule will be first-shift Monday-Friday. Occasional after hours or weekend hours may be needed to support TMP training mission.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED.
Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A.
Ability to obtain installation driver authorization and meet local security requirements.
Strong communication and instructional skills, with the ability to teach new drivers.
Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Office, electronic training systems).
Ability to work outdoors in motor pool environments and operate vehicles for extended periods.
Ability to pass Pre-Employment Drug Test and Background Screening.
Ability to receive a favorable TIER-1 investigation and obtain and maintain a CAC.
Desired Qualifications:
Experience in transportation, logistics, TMP operations, or driver instruction.
CDL training experience.
Class A with “P” endorsement.
Long track record of safe transportation operations.
Familiarity with Army regulations (e.g., AR 600‑55), government vehicle training, or DoD installation procedures.
Experience developing or maintaining instructional materials.
Physical Demands:
Regularly required to sit, talk, and listen.
Frequently uses hands, arms, and fingers for data entry and vehicle inspections.
Occasionally required to walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
Must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required include close and distance vision.
Work may involve both office and field environments, including exposure to outdoor weather conditions.
Job ID
2026-21973
Work Type
On-Site
Company Description
Work Where it Matters
Akima Facilities Operations (AFO), an Akima company, is not just another federal facilities contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.
At AFO, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.
For our shareholders, AFO provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.
For our government customers, AFO sustains mission readiness and ensures quality of life by maintaining high value assets and operations at peak performance and successfully manages these operations through accurately forecasting, managing, and aggressively controlling costs.
As an AFO employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).