CDL Trainer

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Indiana Department of Transportation:
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) provides a dynamic workplace that serves Indiana citizens, improves our state’s quality of life, and enhances its economic opportunity. INDOT has a number of innovative programs and projects, including Public-Private Partnerships, Green Initiatives, and cutting-edge uses of materials and assets. As part of the State of Indiana, INDOT offers a competitive total compensation package, as well as outstanding work/life balance.

Whether you are an established professional in the transportation field or just starting your career, INDOT has exciting and challenging opportunities for you.

Role Overview:
The CDL Trainer for the Fort Wayne District provides district‑specific classroom, range, and behind‑the‑wheel training for INDOT employees pursuing or maintaining a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). This role ensures staff are fully prepared to operate INDOT commercial vehicles safely, effectively, and in compliance with FMCSA regulations, Indiana BMV requirements, and INDOT policies. This position supports operational readiness across the district’s sub‑districts, units, and maintenance facilities.

Location:
This position is with INDOT's Fort Wayne District.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $53,222.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

The essential elements of the job duties:

• Provide interactive and effective workplace safety and health training for all district employees for consistent application of INDOT’s safety programs.
• Identify potential workplace safety and health hazards that may result in worker injury.
• Act as a safety consultant to provide worksite analysis on traffic control and all worksite activities that may result in worker injury or illness.
• Serve as a resource for individuals during the investigation of workplace safety-related incidents.
• Develop and maintain a district safety training calendar; vending and/or personal protective equipment needs, including special equipment; and other related tasks for the district safety office.
• Assist the District Safety Director with the development and implementation of new and/or updated worker safety and health programs.
• Assist in emergency response activities with other state agencies including but not limited to the Indiana State Police and Indiana Department of Homeland Security.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:

• Candidate must possess and maintain a valid CDL Class A license – If applying for the position of CDL Trainer
• Knowledge of state and federal safety and health regulations (e.g. OSHA and IMUTCD).
• Achieve and maintain trainer certifications for First Aid/CPR/AED, Fall Arrest Systems and Traffic Incident Management in addition to ATSSA for Traffic Control Technician, Traffic Control Supervisor;
  Incident Command System-FEMA Homeland Security.
• Be willing to travel with reasonable accommodation.
• Complete the OSHA 30-hour for both General Industry and Construction and permit-required confined space.
• Knowledge of the transportation/construction industries.
• Ability to provide public speaking and deliver training programs.
• Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret data related to the safety program inclusive of Total Recordable Cases (TRC) and Days Away Restricted and Transfer (DART) rates.
• Ability…