CDL Truck Driving Instructor - Peosta, IA

HAWKEYE COMMUNITY COLLEGE; Waterloo (IA); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 40.000; Tempo parcial

Resumo da vaga

Hawkeye Community College seeks a part-time CDL Semi-Truck Driving Instructor to mentor students at the Peosta campus, with occasional travel to the Waterloo region. The role conducts in-cab and range instruction using full-size tractors-trailers, guiding learners toward CDL certification and employment readiness.

The position emphasizes day-into-evening sessions, flexible daytime hours, and hands-on training across multiple facilities.

Qualificações

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years on the road or local driving experience.
• Hold current CDL Class A license.
• Demonstrated ability to operate full-size semi-trucks during instruction.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with diverse populations (faculty, staff, students, general public).
• Pass FMCSA pre-employment drug test and complete required verifications.

Responsabilidades

• Teaches students to develop skills in shifting, clutching, cornering, backing, driving and related competencies.
• Uses instructional methods, assesses student progress, and provides progress reports as required.
• Teaches pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections and vehicle component knowledge.
• Instructs students on location and purpose of diesel truck components and trailers.
• Keeps equipment, facilities, and tools clean and in good condition.
• Provides hands-on training across regional facilities and contracted sites.
• Adheres to DOT, college, and department safety regulations.
• Maintains on-campus and onsite attendance as an essential function.

Conhecimentos

CDL Class A license

On-road driving experience

Instructional skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

FMCSA compliance

Background checks

Diversity awareness

Formação

High school diploma or equivalent

Descrição da vaga

Are you a retired truck driver or have free time and want to earn some extra money? Are you passionate about making an impact and empowering individuals to pursue an education that fits their career goals? Hawkeye Community College has a great opportunity for you to mentor and pass on your expertise to the semi-truck drivers of tomorrow. Now is your time to be the difference!

Hawkeye Community College has an immediate need for CDL Semi-Truck Driving Instructors in Peosta, Iowa. As an instructor, you will be instrumental in guiding students toward earning their CDL and achieving their career goals. Specifically, in this role, you will provide hands-on, in-cab, and range instruction using full-size tractor-trailers to students in transportation programs or through contracted training classes. Based primarily at the Peosta site, you will monitor student progress through skills training and on-road practice. While daily operations are centered in Peosta, this role includes occasional travel to the Regional Transportation Training Center in Waterloo. This position typical follows a daytime schedule with occasional evening sessions required to help students reach their employment goals.

• Teaches students to develop skills in shifting, clutching, cornering, backing, driving, coupling, inspecting and all other necessary competencies in becoming an entry level truck driver.
• Employs instructional methods and materials appropriate for meeting stated objectives, assesses accomplishments of students, and provides progress reports as requested and required.
• Teaches students to understand vehicle components in order to perform pre and post trip inspections.
• Instructs students on location and purpose of various components in diesel trucks and semi-trailers.
• Ensures that Hawkeye Community College and other vendor equipment (e.g. trucks, trailers), facilities, and tools are kept clean and in good condition.
• Provides hands‑on training for transportation program enrollees across multiple regional facilities and contracted company sites.
• Knowledge of State and Federal regulations.
• Adheres to DOT, Hawkeye Community College, and departmental safety regulations and rules.
• Treats and respects all students equally and addresses any inappropriate behavior promptly and fairly.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Regular on campus and/or onsite attendance is considered an essential function of the position.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years on the road or local driving experience.
• Hold current CDL Class A license.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize and operate full size semi‑trucks during instruction.
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills to positively interact with students, faculty, and staff.
• Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service, maintain customer confidence and protect operational integrity.
• Ability to work with and provide customer service for diverse populations (faculty, staff, students, and general public).
• Must pass/meet FMCSA requirements up to and including a pre‑employment drug test, a completed FMCSA application and employment verifications.
• Must pass/meet Hawkeye Community College compliance requirements, up to and including a background check and vehicle insurance requirements.

Anticipated schedule:

Anticipated hours are flexible and occur during the day (morning/afternoon) with potential for occasional evening hours.

Working Conditions:

Requires skills for succeeding in an office environment, using technology. Requires good hand‑eye coordination including visual acuity to use a keyboard and read technical information; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp. Work is performed in an office setting. Sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently during working hours. During the course of the day, interact with students, faculty and staff in person. Requires ability to move in and out of full semi‑truck. Work is performed outside with varying degrees of climate, being aware of surroundings and moving vehicles.

Wage & Employment Status:

Part‑time, hourly positions on an as needed basis with an average of up to 27 hours per week.

• • This position starts at $25 per hour with potential for an increase after 90 days.