CDL Instructor - Class A

160 Driving Academy•Paradise, NV

1d•$28 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

160 Driving Academy is hiring an experienced Class A driver to teach students the skills needed to pass their CDL exams. The instructor provides hands-on training in outdoor yards and on the road, covering pre-trip inspections, yard maneuvers, and driving with both automatic and manual transmissions. The role is based at a designated yard and involves working with other instructors and a Lead Instructor, with occasional coverage at nearby regional yards. The position also includes tracking student attendance and progress, maintaining accurate training records and evaluations, reporting incidents and accidents promptly, following the defined curriculum, and helping keep the yard and building clean and presentable. Instructors may assist with transferring trucks to repair operations or neighboring yards. The role has a 90-day probationary period focused on safety, compliance, and curriculum adherence. 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 with ten-hour shifts and may offer alternative schedules, including some four-day work weeks. Occasional regional coverage may require an overnight hotel stay; per diem is paid, and mileage is reimbursed when using a personal vehicle. Reliable, on-time attendance is essential. Compensation includes opportunities for annual merit increases based on business performance, a monthly shared bonus pool tied to yard first-time pass rates and student ratings, and an accident-free bonus for top-performing yards. Additional paid hours may be available for placement fairs and truck care during scheduled downtime.

Requirements

High school graduation certificate or equivalent.
Valid Class A CDL and at least 24 months of verifiable Class A tractor-trailer driving experience; Nevada applicants must have five years of Class A CDL experience.
The state where the applicant obtained their driver’s license must be the same state as the location where they are applying.
Manual transmission experience, including a license to operate and the ability to teach manual transmission.
Motor Vehicle Record free of violations.
Ability to pass a DOT physical and DOT-mandated drug and alcohol screening.
Clearance of a background check.
Strong communication skills and ability to mentor and coach students.
Basic computer skills for tracking student progress and scheduling.
Residence in the state of application or confirmed residence secured for relocation.
Meet applicable state requirements for instructor licensing.
Ability to climb in and out of a tractor cab, sit and stand for extended periods, and demonstrate maneuvers.
Complete a 90-day probationary period at hire.

Nice To Haves

Four or more years of consistent Class A driving experience.
Prior experience mentoring, coaching, or training drivers.
Driver Training Instructor certification; guidance and support to obtain certification are provided if required by the applicant’s state.

Responsibilities

Teach Class A driving skills through hands-on outdoor-yard training 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 the 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.
Collaborate with fellow instructors and the Lead Instructor to provide a consistent student experience and follow the defined curriculum.
Help keep the yard and building clean and presentable, including light upkeep.
Cover for other instructors at nearby regional yards when needed, including in certain emergencies.
Assist with transferring trucks to repair operations and neighboring yards.
Attend reliably and on time.
Demonstrate patience and professionalism when teaching and mentoring students.

Benefits

Medical and dental coverage with shared expense.
Paid vacation: one week initially, two weeks after year one, and three weeks after year two.
Eight-hour paid day off for a full year of perfect attendance.
Eight-hour paid birthday floating holiday after one year of service.
$3,000 relocation benefit for moving to a location 100 or more miles away.
$500 referral bonus per instructor hire.
Branded gear and access to yard laptops.
Opportunity for annual merit increases based on business performance.
Monthly shared bonus pool tied to yard first-time pass rates, with full eligibility requiring an average student rating of 4.7 out of 5.
$100 accident-free bonus for employees at the top 15 yards.
Additional paid hours for placement fairs and truck care during scheduled downtime.
Per diem and mileage reimbursement for occasional regional-yard coverage, with mileage paid when using a personal vehicle.