CDL School Instructor

Stevens Transport INC.; Texas; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Stevens Transport INC. is seeking a CDL Instructor to provide classroom, road, and range training for students pursuing a commercial driver’s license. This role focuses on safety, defensive driving, and practical skills in real-world scenarios.

You will be home every day, and training sessions cover pre-trip, on-road, and post-trip inspections across various driving conditions. The ideal candidate will have an active CDL Class A license, strong communication skills, and the ability to engage

Qualifications

• Active CDL Class A license is required.
• Clean drug screen, background, and motor vehicle records.
• HS diploma or GED equivalent.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Patient and sensitive to learners’ needs.
• Flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Teach pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip vehicle inspections to student drivers.
• Observe over-the-road skills such as backing and lane control.
• Instruct use of auto transmissions in various driving conditions.
• Demonstrate onboard vehicle communication and routing systems.
• Emphasize safety and re-emphasize it consistently to students.
• Evaluate student progress and grades throughout the program.
• Maintain student files in compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Provide exceptional customer service to all students.

Skills

Active CDL Class A

Effective communication

Patient and flexible

Safety-first mindset

Classroom and training

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Department: Stevens Driving Academy Job 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 Responsibilities

• 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 (and re-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

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic computer skills
• Classroom and range demonstration

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

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

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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

Work Experience:

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

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.

ABOUT US:

Stevens Transport, North Americas Premier Refrigerated Transportation Company, resides in the heart of Dallas, Texas. Servicing a prestigious list of Fortune 500 companies, Stevens specializes in transporting time-sensitive, temperature-controlled, and dry-expedited commodities across the United States, Canada and Mexico. For over 40 years, Stevens has been recognized as an industry leader in the Logistics and Supply Chain arena offering multi-modal transportation solutions and has never had a layoff.

WHY STEVENS TRANSPORT:

Family is a top priority at Stevens and those values are integrated into everything we do, every day. We understand that the most important “assets” are the people that support our continuous growth and success. From competitive salary and benefits packages, to defined career paths and growth opportunities, we take care of our people and take great pride in our efforts to build and sustain an inclusive workplace for all employees.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR:

Stevens welcomes high-energy, forward-thinking individuals from all backgrounds and experience levels. We offer a wide variety of opportunities across all departments and divisions. If you are looking for a rewarding career with a debt-free transportation and logistics conglomerate, come join the over 750 corporate family members.