Cdl Instructor Jobs

About The Position

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 where they are applying to work.
• Manual transmission experience, including being licensed to operate and able to teach a manual transmission.
• Motor Vehicle Record free of violations.
• Ability to pass a DOT physical and DOT-mandated drug and alcohol screening.
• Background check clearance.
• 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 where licensing is required.
• Complete a 90-day probationary period at hire.
• Ability to climb in and out of a tractor cab, sit and stand for extended periods, and demonstrate maneuvers.

Nice To Haves

• Four or more years of consistent Class A driving experience.
• Prior experience mentoring, coaching, or training drivers.
• Driver Training Instructor certification; the company provides guidance and support to obtain it if required by the state.

Responsibilities

• Teach Class A driving skills through hands-on instruction in outdoor yards, 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 their 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.
• Work 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 instructors at nearby regional yards in certain emergencies or when coverage is needed.
• Assist with transferring trucks to repair operations and neighboring yards.
• Attend reliably and on time.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage with shared expense.
• Paid vacation: one week to start, 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 floating holiday for a birthday 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.
• Monthly performance bonus pool tied to yard first-time pass results and student ratings.
• $100 accident-free bonus for top 15 yards.
• Additional paid hours for placement fairs and truck care during scheduled downtime.
• Per diem and mileage reimbursement for qualifying regional coverage travel.
• Branded gear and access to yard laptops.
• Opportunity for annual merit increases to hourly wage based on business performance.