Class A CDL Trainer, Part-Time

Danville Area Community College; Danville (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Danville Area Community College seeks a Class A CDL Driver Trainer to train students to obtain their CDL license and develop safe driving habits. The role combines classroom instruction with hands-on behind-the-wheel training and reports to the Coordinator, Tractor Trailer Driver and Public Safety Programs.

There are options for day, evening, and weekend work. Weekly hours could vary from 0 to 25 hours, offering flexibility for both part-time and full-time arrangements.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL Illinois driver's license.
• Minimum 2 years full-time Class A CDL driving experience.
• Able to pass a DOT physical.
• Clean background with no DUI, felonies, or excessive speeding within 7 years.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in the classroom and behind the wheel to prepare for the Class A CDL examination.
• Prepare students for entry-level positions in the trucking industry.
• Report to the Coordinator, Tractor Trailer Driver and Public Safety Programs; balance classroom and hands-on training.

Skills

CDL driving experience

Background check clean

Job description

The Class A CDL Driver Trainer is responsible for training students to get their CDL License and to be a safe driver. The incumbent would instruct students in the classroom and behind the wheel.
The Class A CDL Trainer reports to the Coordinator, Tractor Trailer Driver and Public Safety Programs and, through a combination of classroom and hands-on training, prepares students for the Class A Commercial Driver’s License examination and an entry-level position in the trucking industry.
There are options for day, evening, and weekend work.
Weekly hours could vary from 0 to 25 hours.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL Illinois driver’s license
• Minimum 2 years full time Class A CDL driving experience
• Valid Class A CDL Illinois driver’s license
• Minimum 2 years full time Class A CDL driving experience
• A clean background and motor vehicle record such as no DUI’s, felonies, or excessive speeding tickets within the past 7 years.
• Must be able to pass a DOT physical.

Desired Qualifications

• A willingness to be certified to teach driver education is also highly desirable.
• Driver with the passenger endorsement preferred.

Weeks

Full-Time/ Part-Time

Full-Time/ Part-Time Part Time

$30.90 per hour

Open Date

Open Date 11/06/2026

First Consideration By

First Consideration By 11/30/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions Summary

Danville Area Community College

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Supplemental Questions

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Transcripts 1
• Letter of Recommendation 1

Mission Statement

Danville Area Community College is committed to providing quality, innovative, and accessible learning experiences which meet the life-long academic, cultural, and economic needs of our diverse communities and the world we share.