CDL Driver Trainer

Ancora Education•Summerville, SC

9d•$20 - $25

About The Position

The CDL Driver Trainer is responsible for all driver-training functions for the CDL training program at a local campus. The trainer delivers classroom and hands-on instruction, including over-the-road training and maneuvering-range practice, and evaluates student progress toward obtaining a Commercial Driver’s License. The role requires strong communication, instructional, and leadership abilities, along with proven driving experience and the ability to demonstrate required vehicle operations and safety procedures. The CDL Driver Trainer works under the guidance and supervision of the Director of Education, Program Director, Lead Trainer, or their designee. The trainer also maintains student records, attendance, and performance information; follows institutional, regulatory, accreditation, and FMCSA requirements; and fosters a safe, professional, and positive learning environment. The role includes physical activity such as climbing into and out of a truck cab, conducting inspections, demonstrating vehicle skills, and working outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Requirements

Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) at the class level required for the position.
High school diploma or GED.
Three years of verifiable on-the-road experience within the last five years.
Pass an MVR and background check, including drug screening.
Ability to pass the employer’s road test, as applicable.
Pass a DOT physical and DOT drug screen; maintain a valid Medical Examiner Certificate and pass ongoing DOT drug tests when applicable.
Knowledge of and ability to execute pre-trip inspections, air-brake tests, and CDL driving skills, including straight-line backing, offset backing, 45-degree alley-docking, and parallel parking.
Ability to instruct shifting patterns and driving on highways and in cities, at night and during the day, and in different weather conditions.
Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to maintain vehicle equipment.
Motivation, dedication, professionalism, integrity, and enthusiasm for teaching.
Commitment to staying current with industry standards and requirements in the instructional field.
Ability to facilitate learning of course content in the field of instruction.
Excellent presentation skills and ability to present ideas effectively to individuals or groups in a formal setting.
Interpersonal relationship skills for positive interactions with students, alumni, faculty, and employers.
Technology proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and cloud-based applications.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, with or without reasonable accommodations, including frequently climbing in and out of the cab, bending, squatting, kneeling, twisting, reaching, cranking trailer landing gear, handling training and safety equipment, and sustaining activity and alertness during extended driving and instructional periods.
Possess and maintain DOT physical qualifications required to hold a CDL.

Responsibilities

Promote and maintain a positive, safe, professional, and cooperative learning environment for students and staff.
Follow institutional policies and applicable federal, state, accreditation, compliance, and FMCSA requirements.
Safeguard materials, records, and equipment and maintain appropriate confidentiality.
Begin and end assigned classes at their scheduled times and provide advance notice of lateness, absence, or vacation schedules when serving as a substitute.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date student progress, performance, and attendance records using institution-provided tools and technology.
Remain flexible in meeting students’ instructional needs.
Train students in all areas of trucking and driving, including classroom, over-the-road, and maneuvering-range instruction.
Administer written tests on classroom material and evaluate student grades.
Conduct commercial motor vehicle pre-trip inspections and teach air-brake tests.
Teach straight-line backing, offset backing, 45-degree alley-docking, and conventional-side and driver-side parallel parking.
Use effective instructional delivery techniques, relate material to personal experience, and facilitate learning of course content.
Use required skills assessments to evaluate student progress toward successfully passing and obtaining a CDL.
Demonstrate coupling and uncoupling trailers, vehicle inspections, and maneuvering a large vehicle.
Maintain vehicle equipment and stay current with industry standards and instructional requirements.