Commercial Truck Driver Full-time Instructor

Georgia Department of Revenue•Columbus, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Columbus Technical College is seeking a qualified and experienced full-time Commercial Truck Driving (CDL) Instructor. The instructor provides classroom, range, and behind-the-wheel instruction to students preparing to obtain a CDL and enter the commercial transportation industry. The role creates a safe, supportive, student-centered learning environment and delivers instruction consistent with Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) curriculum standards, federal and state regulations, and industry expectations. Instruction may take place at the college, designated training facilities, or other locations within the college’s service area. The instructor applies knowledge of commercial motor vehicle operations, safety regulations, vehicle inspections, and defensive driving to prepare students for CDL training and licensing requirements. The position evaluates student progress and aligns instruction with industry standards and workforce needs. It is full-time and exempt. Teaching may take place on or off campus within Muscogee, Stewart, Quitman, Chattahoochee, Harris, and Talbot counties, and may require travel and morning, afternoon, evening, or weekend classes. The role requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, push, and pull for three to four continuous hours or longer in indoor and outdoor conditions; get underneath trucks and trailers to demonstrate component locations; and walk beside trucks during range maneuvers. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Benefits include state holidays, annual leave, sick leave, State of Georgia Retirement, and the State Health and Flexible Benefits Program. The position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing, reference checks, and post-offer criminal-background and motor-vehicle-record checks.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution.
At least three years of recent, verifiable commercial driving experience.
Possess and maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
Provide a seven-year Motor Vehicle Report as supporting documentation of a Georgia Class A CDL license if interviewed.
Demonstrate the physical ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, push, and pull for three to four continuous hours or longer; get underneath trucks and trailers; and walk beside a truck during range maneuvers.
Demonstrate time management, organization, communication, observation, supervision, and evaluation skills.
Meet faculty credentialing requirements for the teaching discipline and applicable accrediting bodies.

Nice To Haves

Documented driver/trainer experience.
Post-secondary teaching experience.
Distance education teaching or learning experience.

Responsibilities

Provide classroom, range, and behind-the-wheel instruction in commercial truck driving and CDL operations.
Teach the knowledge, skills, and competencies needed for safe commercial motor vehicle operation.
Teach vehicle inspection, basic vehicle systems, safe operating procedures, defensive driving, trip planning, cargo handling, and other applicable CDL competencies.
Demonstrate and evaluate vehicle control, backing, coupling and uncoupling, turning, shifting, braking, lane positioning, and other driving skills.
Prepare students for applicable CDL knowledge and skills tests.
Develop and deliver instructional materials consistent with TCSG curriculum standards, course outlines, program objectives, and regulatory requirements.
Provide instruction consistent with applicable FMCSA and Georgia DDS CDL requirements.
Evaluate student performance and progress toward course competencies, learning outcomes, and CDL training requirements.
Give students timely and appropriate feedback on academic, technical, and driving performance.
Maintain attendance, student progress, grading, and instructional records in accordance with college and TCSG requirements.
Maintain a safe and professional training environment in classroom, range, and behind-the-wheel settings.
Conduct or assist with pre-trip vehicle inspections and teach applicable vehicle safety requirements.
Inspect training vehicles and equipment before and after use and promptly report mechanical, safety, or maintenance concerns.
Ensure students follow safety procedures and comply with college, program, vehicle, and training-site requirements.
Closely supervise students during range and behind-the-wheel activities.
Maintain current knowledge of CDL regulations, commercial transportation practices, safety requirements, and industry standards.
Advise and support students with academic, technical, career, and employment-related concerns.
Assist with student recruitment, retention, completion, and job placement initiatives.
Communicate with program faculty, staff, administrators, industry partners, testing personnel, and other stakeholders.
Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, orientation, training, and other college activities as required.
Use general computer applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, email, learning management systems, and other instructional technology platforms.
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.