CDL Class A Instructor Trainer
About The Position
160 Driving Academy is the largest CDL training school in the country, with a strong history and a wide reach across multiple states. Our instructors are key to our success. As a CDL Class A Instructor Trainer, you will guide students from their initial pre-trip inspection to their final CDL exam, providing hands-on training in both yard and on-road settings. This role is based at a designated yard, working collaboratively with a team of instructors and a Lead Instructor. Occasional travel to other regional yards may be required to provide coverage. Maintaining the cleanliness and presentability of the yard is also part of the responsibilities. This position offers a local, hands-on opportunity for experienced Class A drivers seeking a career that allows them to stay home every night while being compensated for impactful outcomes.
Requirements
- CDL Class A license.
- Experience with manual transmissions.
- Ability to climb in/out of a tractor cab, sit and stand for extended periods, and demonstrate maneuvers.
- Student-centric approach to teaching with ability to exhibit patience and professionalism.
- Reliable, on-time attendance.
Nice To Haves
- Experience as a CDL instructor.
- Willingness to fill in at other regional yards when coverage is needed.
- Ability to perform light upkeep such as litter pickup, basic painting, and general tidiness of the yard.
Responsibilities
- Teach Class A driving skills using hands-on training in outdoor yards on automatic and manual transmissions.
- Guide students step-by-step through pre-trip inspections, yard maneuvers, and on-road driving.
- Prepare students to pass CDL testing standards on the first attempt.
- Track student attendance and progress; provide additional support when needed.
- Maintain accurate training records, evaluations, and documentation.
- Reporting of all incidents and accidents to your lead and corporate in a timely manner.
- Work closely with fellow instructors and your Lead Instructor to deliver a consistent student experience and follow our defined curriculum.
- Help keep the yard and building clean and presentable.
- Cover for other instructors at nearby regional yards in certain emergencies.
- Assist with the transfer of trucks to repair operations and neighboring yards for use.
- Demonstrate a student-centric approach to teaching with the ability to exhibit patience and professionalism.
- Climb in/out of a tractor cab, sit and stand for extended periods, and demonstrate maneuvers.
Benefits
- Medical and dental (shared expense).
- Paid vacation: 1 week to start, 2 weeks after year 1, 3 weeks after year 2.
- 8-hour paid day off for a full year of perfect attendance.
- Paid day off for your birthday after 1 year of service (8 hours floating holiday).
- $3,000 relocation benefit for moving to our locations 100+ miles away.
- $500 referral bonus per instructor hire.
- Branded gear (vests, hats, flashlights, gauges) and access to yard laptops.
- Career path: Yard Instructor ? Assistant Lead Instructor ? Lead Instructor ? Regional Manager.
- Opportunity for annual merit increases to hourly wage based on business performance.
- Monthly bonus pool payout based on yard's first-time pass rate.
- $100 accident-free bonus for top 15 yards.
- Additional paid hours for placement fairs and truck care during scheduled downtime.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
