CDL School Instructor

Job Summary

The CDL Instructor is responsible for providing instruction for classroom courses, road and range training, defensive driving, and other applicable training/re‑training activities for students to obtain their commercial driving license.

• Teaching student drivers how and where to diagnose vehicle malfunctions through pre‑trip, en‑route, and post‑trip vehicle inspections.
• Observing over‑the‑road skills (backing, lane control, axle weights, etc.).
• Instructing how to use an auto transmission in different driving conditions (highway, city, night vs. day, inclement weather, etc.).
• Showing how to use on‑board vehicle communication and routing systems.
• Emphasizing the importance of safety.
• Evaluating progress and grading students throughout the program.
• Maintaining student files in compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Providing exceptional customer service to all students.

• Active CDL (Class
  
  A) license.
• Clean drug screen, background, and motor vehicle records.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Patient and sensitive to the learning needs of others.
• Sensible judgement and capable of handling changing priorities with flexibility.

• Basic computer skills.
• Classroom and range demonstration experience.

• Driving and managing a tractor trailer.
• Vehicle control.
• Backing.
• Pre‑trip inspections.
• On‑road driving.
• Lane changes.
• Turning.
• Braking.
• Record maintenance.

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Exposure to changing temperatures and inclement weather.
• Ability to stretch, bend, move freely during training exercises.

3+ years of recent verifiable OTR driving experience within the last 10 years.

In compliance with Federal and State equal employment opportunity laws, qualified candidates are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, non‑job‑related disability, or any other protected group status.