CDL Instructor: Train & Elevate Future Truck Drivers

Swift Transportation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Swift Transportation in Houston seeks an instructor to train and evaluate student drivers toward CDL licensing. Responsibilities include teaching safety inspections, backing, turns, and on-road skills as students progress from range to road.

The role may involve administering exams if CDL Examiner certification is held. Required are 2+ years of OTR experience, Class A CDL, and state certification to administer exams.

Qualifications

• 2+ years OTR experience required unless state law requires additional years of experience.
• Must qualify as a Class A CDL driver by meeting company hiring requirements.
• Must have appropriate state certification as a CDL Examiner if tasked with administering exams.
• Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions.
• Must maintain PTDI and CVTA standards and complete modules annually.

Responsibilities

• Train and evaluate student drivers to become licensed commercial drivers.
• Instruct safety inspections relating to truck/trailer issues.
• Teach driving skills such as turns, curves, backing, etc.
• Evaluate daily progress from range to road.
• Ensure drivers know how to handle upgrades/downgrades and intersections.

Skills

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates (preferred)

Tools

CDL Examiner certification

Job description

Swift Transportation in Houston seeks an instructor to train and evaluate student drivers toward CDL licensing. Responsibilities include teaching safety inspections, backing, turns, and on-road skills as students progress from range to road.

The role may involve administering exams if CDL Examiner certification is held. Required are 2+ years of OTR experience, Class A CDL, and state certification to administer exams.