Instructor

Werner Enterprises•Orlando, FL

About The Position

Roadmaster Drivers School, a subdivision of Werner Enterprises, Inc., is seeking experienced and qualified CDL Class A drivers to teach and mentor students preparing for commercial driving careers. The Instructor provides training in safety skills and trucking-industry best practices, helping students develop professionalism and prioritize safety. The position involves in-person instruction in the classroom, full pre-trip inspection, basic control skills, and road driving. This is a full-time position with a standard Monday-to-Friday schedule and no required weekend or holiday work. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision plans; life insurance and other insurance coverage; paid vacation and sick time; a 401(k) plan with company match; an employee stock purchase program with company match; professional advancement opportunities; and educational assistance for college or graduate credit courses.

Requirements

Hold a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
Have no more than two moving violations in a 12-month period or three moving violations in a 24-month period; records outside these limits may be reviewed case by case.
Have a minimum of three years of over-the-road or local commercial driving experience, and/or meet the minimum criteria for instructor licensure in the applicable jurisdiction and all other licensure requirements.
Pass and continuously maintain a U.S. Department of Transportation physical issued in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations and recommendations.
Pass an approved DOT drug test and hair follicle drug test, and agree to random and suspicion-based drug and alcohol screening.
Communicate effectively using verbal and non-verbal/written skills.
Demonstrate the physical, intellectual, and leadership abilities needed to deliver the company-approved training and curriculum.
Successfully complete required new-hire onboarding and training in a timely manner and complete company-required continuing education.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate assigned driving operations for students on a regular basis.
Oversee students’ safe operation and use of equipment and ensure company policies and standards are followed.
Supervise assigned trainees and complete required documentation, including student attendance forms and training records.
Provide daily in-person instruction in full pre-trip inspection, basic control skills, and road driving.
Deliver the company-approved training and curriculum in classroom and practical driving settings.