CDL Class A Instructor Trainer

160 Driving Academy•Sacramento, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

160 Driving Academy is hiring a full-time CDL Class A Instructor Trainer to teach students the practical skills needed to pass their CDL exam. The role is based at a designated training yard and involves hands-on instruction in outdoor yards and on the road, using automatic and manual transmissions. Instructors work alongside other instructors and a Lead Instructor and may occasionally cover nearby regional yards when needed. The role also includes light upkeep to keep the yard and building clean and presentable, such as litter pickup, basic painting, and general tidiness, as well as assisting with truck transfers to repair operations and neighboring yards. The position is intended for experienced Class A drivers who want local work and to be home every night. Most yards operate Monday through Friday, either 7:00 AM–3:30 PM or 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Higher-volume yards may operate seven days a week, ten hours per day, with alternative shifts that can include four-day work weeks. Regional coverage may occasionally involve an overnight hotel stay; per diem and mileage are paid in the circumstances described in the posting. Reliable, on-time attendance is essential. A 90-day probationary period applies to ensure adherence to safety, compliance, and curriculum requirements. Compensation is $28–$30 per hour, with the opportunity for annual merit increases based on business performance. A monthly shared bonus pool is available when a yard averages an 80% first-time pass rate: each first-time pass adds $100 to the pool, which is split across the team and paid monthly. Full bonus eligibility requires an average student rating of 4.7 out of 5. Additional compensation includes a $100 accident-free bonus for employees at the top 15 yards and paid hours for placement fairs and truck care during scheduled downtime. Benefits include shared-expense medical and dental coverage, paid vacation that increases with service, an attendance-based paid day off, a birthday floating holiday after one year of service, relocation assistance for moves to locations more than 100 miles away, and a referral bonus for instructor hires. The company provides branded gear and access to yard laptops. The stated career path is Yard Instructor, Assistant Lead Instructor, Lead Instructor, and Regional Manager.

Requirements

Class A driving experience is sought; the posting describes the role as suitable for experienced Class A drivers.
Ability to teach and demonstrate Class A driving skills, pre-trip inspections, yard maneuvers, and on-road driving.
Student-centric approach, patience, and professionalism.
Ability to climb in and out of a tractor cab, sit and stand for extended periods, and demonstrate maneuvers.
Reliable, on-time attendance.
Adherence to safety, compliance, and curriculum requirements during the 90-day probationary period.

Responsibilities

Teach Class A driving skills in outdoor training yards using automatic and manual transmissions.
Guide students through pre-trip inspections, yard maneuvers, and on-road driving.
Prepare students to meet CDL testing standards on their first attempt.
Track student attendance and progress and provide additional support when needed.
Maintain accurate training records, evaluations, and documentation.
Report incidents and accidents to the Lead Instructor and corporate promptly.
Work with fellow instructors and the Lead Instructor to provide a consistent student experience and follow the defined curriculum.
Keep the yard and building clean and presentable, including light upkeep such as litter pickup and basic painting.
Cover for instructors at nearby regional yards in certain emergencies or when coverage is needed.
Assist with transfers of trucks to repair operations and neighboring yards.
Be present and punctual for scheduled work.
Demonstrate driving maneuvers and safely climb in and out of a tractor cab, and sit and stand for extended periods.

Benefits

Shared-expense medical and dental coverage.
Paid vacation: one week to start, two weeks after year one, and three weeks after year two.
An eight-hour paid day off for a full year of perfect attendance.
An eight-hour birthday floating holiday after one year of service.
$3,000 relocation benefit for moving to a location more than 100 miles away.
$500 referral bonus per instructor hire.
Branded gear and access to yard laptops.
Opportunity for annual merit increases to hourly wages based on business performance.
Monthly shared bonus pool tied to yard first-time pass rates, subject to the stated eligibility conditions.
$100 accident-free bonus for top 15 yards.
Additional paid hours for placement fairs and truck care during scheduled downtime.
Per diem and mileage reimbursement when applicable to regional coverage.