CDL Class A Instructor
About The Position
We seek a knowledgeable, safety-focused, motivated CDL Class A Instructor who understands that the mission goes beyond helping students obtain a Commercial Driver’s License. The goal is to develop safe, skilled, professional drivers who understand the responsibilities of operating a commercial motor vehicle and are prepared for success in the trucking industry. The ideal candidate is a coach first and an instructor second: patient, approachable, and willing to work with students who have different learning styles, experience levels, and challenges while maintaining consistent standards. Instructors teach classroom, yard, and behind-the-wheel content; coach and mentor students; uphold safety standards; and evaluate student competency. The listed schedule is Monday through Friday, either 7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Students must complete night-driving hours. Starting pay is $28.00 per hour.
Requirements
- Valid CDL Class A instructor license and a driving record that meets company and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Demonstrated experience operating commercial motor vehicles safely and professionally.
- Strong working knowledge of CDL Class A training requirements, vehicle inspections, safe driving practices, and applicable DOT/FMCSA regulations.
- Ability to effectively teach and demonstrate commercial vehicle operation, pre-trip and post-trip inspections, trip planning, and defensive driving.
- Ability to provide constructive feedback, manage student performance, and maintain appropriate professional boundaries.
- Patience, sound judgment, professionalism, and a genuine desire to help others succeed.
- Ability to maintain accurate documentation and objectively evaluate student competency.
Responsibilities
- Deliver classroom, yard, and behind-the-wheel instruction in accordance with the established CDL Class A curriculum and DOT and FMCSA requirements.
- Understand the curriculum thoroughly and teach its content accurately, consistently, and effectively.
- Teach students the knowledge and practical skills needed to operate a commercial motor vehicle safely and professionally.
- Teach pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections, including identifying defects and determining when a vehicle is unsafe to operate.
- Teach trip planning, route selection, hours-of-service requirements and recordkeeping, vehicle safety, and other applicable DOT and FMCSA requirements.
- Develop students’ vehicle-control, backing, shifting, road-awareness, hazard-recognition, and defensive-driving skills.
- Adapt teaching methods to individual student needs without compromising safety or training standards.
- Lead by example, treat students respectfully, provide constructive feedback, and hold students accountable for performance, professionalism, and progress.
- Maintain high safety standards and balance patience and encouragement with clear expectations.
- Maintain accurate documentation and objectively evaluate student competency.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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