CDL Instructor

Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES; City of Auburn (NY); On-site; USD 44,634; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Auburn, NY, is seeking a part-time Adult Education CDL Instructor. The ideal candidate will instruct students for Class A/B CDL, ensuring they acquire the license while maintaining proper documentation. Responsibilities include teaching, assessing performance, and providing guidance. Applicants must hold a current Class A CDL and have two years of relevant experience. This role offers compensation of $32.40 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must have at least two years of driving experience within the last five years.
• OR two years of teaching in truck driving coursework at the post‑secondary level within the last three years.

Responsibilities

• Instruct Commercial Driver’s License Class A and B.
• Assess student performance and provide assistance.
• Counsel students regarding skill issues.

Skills

Effective communication

Ability to instruct adults

Creating a meaningful learning environment

Education

Current Commercial Driver’s License Class A

Good driving record with DOT/DMV

Job description

Adult Education CDL Instructor - Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES CDL Program (part-time)

Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES is seeking an Adult Education Part‑time CDL Instructor. This person will be responsible for teaching, training, and evaluating 10+ students per semester and ensuring students obtain Class A/ B CDL. The best candidate will have the right blend of teaching experience, expertise working with students of all ages and backgrounds, and passion for helping students. Instruction will happen in the afternoons and evenings.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to provide instruction that will achieve the specific goals and objectives of the course; ability to create a meaningful learning environment; ability to communicate effectively with students and staff; ability to treat all persons with respect, and dignity; and, ability to observe the stated policies and procedures of the organization.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

• Instruct Commercial Driver’s License Class A and B in person.
• Instruct students in one‑on‑one.
• Support over the road CDL Class A and B training.
• Maintain proper documentation, including attendance, tracking, evaluations, etc.
• Assess student performance, identify any gaps, and provide additional assistance as necessary.
• Counsel students as needed regarding skill issues and adherence to DOT regulations.
• Train students in areas of weakness through constructive feedback and adult learning processes.
• Assume responsibility for coaching and mentoring each student until the student successfully obtains Class A/B CDL.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• Must hold a current Commercial Driver’s License Class A
• Must possess and maintain a good driving record with DOT/DMV
• At least two years of driving experience must have occurred within the last five years, OR two years of teaching in truck driving coursework at the post‑secondary level within the last three years

Pay

$32.40hr

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send resume, letter of interest, and 3 references to: Doug Tomandl, Director of Adult Education, 1879 West Genesee Street Road, Auburn, NY 13021, or email directly to [e-mail]