CDL Class A Instructor Trainer

160 Driving Academy•Tannersville, PA

4d•$28 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

60 Driving Academy is a nationwide CDL training school with more than 90 locations across 32 states. The CDL Class A Instructor Trainer teaches students practical Class A driving skills, from pre-trip inspections through CDL exam preparation, in outdoor yards and on the road. Training includes automatic and manual transmissions and takes place at a designated yard alongside other instructors and a Lead Instructor. Instructors may occasionally cover other regional yards when needed. The role includes monitoring student attendance and progress, maintaining training records and evaluations, reporting incidents and accidents, and following the defined curriculum and safety requirements. Instructors also help keep the yard and building clean and presentable, assist with moving trucks to repair operations or neighboring yards, and may provide coverage at nearby yards during emergencies. A 90-day probationary period is used to assess adherence to safety, compliance, and curriculum requirements. Most yards operate Monday through Friday, either 7:00 AM–3:30 PM or 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Some higher-volume yards operate seven days a week for ten hours per day and may offer alternative shifts, including four-day work weeks. Occasional regional coverage may involve an overnight hotel stay; per diem and mileage are paid in the circumstances described. The position requires reliable attendance and the ability to climb in and out of a tractor cab, sit and stand for extended periods, and demonstrate driving maneuvers.

Requirements

Experienced Class A driver; the description seeks drivers ready to move from long-haul work into local training work.
Ability to teach and demonstrate Class A driving skills with automatic and manual transmissions.
Ability to climb in and out of a tractor cab, sit and stand for extended periods, and demonstrate maneuvers.
Reliable, on-time attendance.
Patience and professionalism when working with students.
Ability to comply with safety requirements, applicable compliance standards, and the defined curriculum.

Nice To Haves

Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Teach Class A driving skills in outdoor 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 and pass 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 promptly to the Lead Instructor and corporate team.
Work with fellow instructors and the Lead Instructor to deliver a consistent student experience and follow the defined curriculum.
Help keep the yard and building clean and presentable, including light upkeep such as litter pickup, basic painting, and general tidiness.
Cover for instructors at nearby regional yards in certain emergencies or when regional coverage is needed.
Assist with transferring trucks to repair operations and neighboring yards.
Attend reliably and on time.
Demonstrate patience and professionalism in a student-focused teaching role.

Benefits

Medical and dental insurance with shared expense.
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 floating holiday for a birthday after one year of service.
$3,000 relocation benefit for moving to locations more than 100 miles away.
$500 referral bonus per instructor hire.
Monthly shared bonus pool: when a yard averages an 80% first-time pass rate, each first-time pass adds $100 to the pool, split among the team and paid monthly; full eligibility requires a 4.7/5 average student rating.
$100 accident-free bonus for the top 15 yards.
Additional paid hours for placement fairs and truck care during scheduled downtime.
Opportunity for annual merit increases to hourly wage based on business performance.
Per diem and mileage for specified regional fill-in travel.
Branded work gear and access to yard laptops.
Career path from Yard Instructor to Assistant Lead Instructor, Lead Instructor, and Regional Manager.