CDL Instructor

Cecil-College; Bay View (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Cecil College’s Lifelong Truck Driver Training Department is seeking Truck Driver Training Instructors. Hours vary but include weekdays, evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities include planning of student “Road and Range” field activities; effectively teaching skills related to courses in program for classroom, simulator and range/road modules. Maintain daily student attendance records; monitor daily progress of students and conduct evaluations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL).
• Minimum 3 years recent experience as a driver with Class A license.
• P and S endorsements within 90 days.
• No points on driving record; no DUI/DWI or alcohol restriction.
• DOT physical and drug screen required.
• Willing to wear program uniforms and conform to dress and appearance codes.
• Meet FMCSR requirements for commercial driver.
• Willing to work weekends and evenings as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Plan student Road and Range field activities and teach skills for classroom, simulator and range/road modules.
• Maintain daily attendance records and monitor progress; conduct evaluations.
• Report needed vehicle repairs to Coordinator and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Class A CDL

Teaching skills

Record keeping

Weekend availability

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Cecil College’s Lifelong Truck Driver Training Department is seeking Truck Driver Training Instructors. Hours vary but include weekdays, evenings and weekends. Responsibilities include: planning of student “Road and Range” field activities; effectively teaching skills related to courses in program for classroom, simulator and range/road modules. Maintain daily student attendance records; monitor daily progress of students and conduct evaluations. Report needed vehicle repairs to Coordinator. Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Valid Class “A” Commercial Driver License
• Minimum of 3 years recent experience as a driver of a vehicle requiring a Class “A” license
• Possess or obtain within 90 days of employment the P & S endorsements
• No points on driving record; no record of serious violations. No DUI or DWI or alcohol restriction
• Position is subject to all federal, state and local regulations for CDL drivers including DOT physical and drug screen.
• Willing to wear program uniforms and conform to program dress and appearance codes.
• Willing to conform to teaching methods and standards set by the program.
• Willing to abide by all program rules and regulations for staff and students.
• Meet all FMCSR requirements for commercial driver.
• Willing to work weekends and evenings as assigned.

Scheduling Requirements:

Varies based on class schedule. This is a Part-Time Position. Due to the need of interaction with students, employees, and college community, this position requires an in-person presence. Willing to work weekends and evenings as assigned.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

In addition to the DOT physical requirements, instructors must be able to meet the following physical requirements:

• Climbing into and out of conventional tractor cabs and trailers.
• Pulling full strength vertically and horizontally to lift tractor hood and kook and unhook a trailer.
• Standing up to 9 hours per day outside in all types of weather conditions.
• Sitting up to 9 hours per day riding a tractor trailer.
• Ability to quickly turn head and/or body to observe student driving situation.
• Ability to grab wheel and/or gear shift from the tractor passenger sear in an emergency situation.
• Ability to record and accurately calculate mileage and student driving time.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Ability to Speak English understandably so that persons can clearly and easily understand direction.
• Ability to speak distinctively and at a sufficient volume to be heard by the student driver over the noise of the running engine.