CDL School Instructor

Stevens Transport; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Stevens Driving Academy in Dallas, Texas is seeking an enthusiastic CDL Instructor to deliver classroom courses, road and range training, and defensive driving instruction to help students earn their commercial driver’s license. This is not an OTR role; you will be home every day and contribute to a positive learning environment.

You will evaluate student progress, maintain records in compliance with company and regulatory standards, and provide exceptional service to all students while

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Teach student drivers pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections and diagnose vehicle malfunctions.
• Observe over-the-road skills (backing, lane control, axle weights, etc.).
• Instruct auto transmission use across driving conditions (highway, city, night/day, weather).
• Instruct use of onboard communication and routing systems.
• Emphasize safety and defensive driving.
• Evaluate progress and grade students.
• Maintain student records per company and regulatory standards.
• Provide exceptional customer service to students.

Skills

CDL Class A

Communication

Patience

Safety awareness

Flexibility

Presentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Department:Stevens Driving AcademyJob Description: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. Stevens Transport provides CDL training and job placement for drivers looking to begin a new career and leading continuing education/re-training for seasoned drivers.We are looking for positive and energetic individuals to educate and train students to be safe and defensive drivers. You are great at explaining concepts and find purpose in drawing on personal experiences to relate the material presented.This is not an OTR position. You will be home every day.JOB DESCRIPTION:Key ResponsibilitiesTeaching student drivers how and where to diagnose vehicle malfunctions through pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip vehicle inspectionsObserving 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 systemsEmphasizing (and re-emphasizing!) the importance of safetyEvaluating progress and grading students throughout the programMaintaining student files in compliance with company and regulatory standardsProviding exceptional customer service to all studentsQUALIFICATIONS:Minimum QualificationsActive CDL (Class A) licenseClean drug screen, background, and motor vehicle recordsHigh school diploma or GED equivalentEffective communication and presentation skillsPatient and sensitive to the learning needs of othersSensible judgement and capable of handling changing priorities with flexibilityPreferred Qualifications:Basic computer skillsClassroom and range demonstrationSKILLS AND ABILITIES:Driving and managing a tractor trailerVehicle controlBackingPre-trip inspectionsOn-road drivingLane changesTurningBrakingRecord maintenancePHYSICAL DEMANDS:Ability to stand for extended periods of timeExposure to changing temperatures and inclement weatherAbility to stretch, bend, move freely during training exercisesWork Experience:3+ years of recent verifiable OTR driving experience within the last 10 yearsWorkshift:Education: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.