CDL Class A Instructor Trainer

160 Driving Academy•Tannersville, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

60 Driving Academy is hiring an experienced Class A driver to teach students hands-on CDL driving skills at a designated training yard. The instructor guides students from pre-trip inspections through yard maneuvers and on-road driving, helping prepare them to pass their CDL exam on the first attempt. Training involves automatic and manual transmissions and takes place in outdoor yards. The instructor works with fellow instructors and a Lead Instructor to deliver a consistent student experience and follow the defined curriculum. This is local, hands-on work intended for drivers seeking a role that keeps them home every night. The position is based at a designated yard, with occasional coverage at other regional yards, including possible overnight hotel stays. Yard upkeep is part of the role, including litter pickup, basic painting, and general tidiness. The role includes a 90-day probationary period to ensure adherence to safety, compliance, and curriculum requirements. Reliable, punctual attendance is emphasized. Most yards operate Monday through Friday, either 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. or 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Higher-volume yards may operate seven days a week for ten hours per day, with alternative shifts that may include four-day work weeks. Compensation is $30–$32 per hour, with opportunities for performance bonuses and annual merit increases based on business performance.

Requirements

Class A driving experience; the posting seeks experienced Class A drivers.
Student-centered approach to teaching, with patience and professionalism.
Ability to climb in and out of a tractor cab, sit and stand for extended periods, and demonstrate driving maneuvers.
Reliable, on-time attendance.
Adherence to safety, compliance, and curriculum requirements during a 90-day probationary period.

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 to the Lead Instructor and corporate promptly.
Work with other 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 and basic painting.
Cover for instructors at nearby regional yards when needed, including certain emergencies.
Assist with transferring trucks to repair operations and neighboring yards.
Attend placement fairs and perform truck care during scheduled downtime when needed.

Benefits

Medical and dental coverage with shared expense.
Paid vacation: one week to start, two weeks after one year, and three weeks after two years.
Eight-hour paid day off for a full year of perfect attendance.
Eight-hour floating holiday for a birthday after one year of service.
$3,000 relocation benefit for moving to locations 100 or more miles away.
$500 referral bonus per instructor hire.
Monthly shared bonus pool when the yard averages an 80% first-time pass rate; each first-time pass adds $100 to the pool, split across the team and paid monthly. Full bonus eligibility requires a 4.7/5 average student rating.
$100 accident-free bonus for 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.
Branded gear and access to yard laptops.
Career path from Yard Instructor to Assistant Lead Instructor, Lead Instructor, and Regional Manager.
Per diem and mileage reimbursement when filling in at another regional yard, with possible hotel stays.