CMCC - CDL Trainer

Maine Community College System; Auburn (ME); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Tuition Waivers

Paid Holidays

Retirement Savings

Job summary

Maine Community College System seeks a CDL Trainer at Central Maine Community College in Auburn, ME to deliver classroom and hands-on instruction for CDL candidates, covering vehicle operation, safety and licensure readiness.

The Trainer will assess progress, advise on licensing goals, and maintain a safe training environment with vehicle inspections and yard oversight to ensure compliance and readiness for testing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must be 22 years of age or older.
• Valid State of Maine Class A license and approval through the College's vehicle insurance policy to drive college-owned vehicles.
• At least 6 years’ experience as a licensed operator.
• 2+ years’ experience driving a commercial vehicle requiring a CDL A.
• Knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction for CDL candidates, covering vehicle operation, safety regulations, trip planning and driver responsibilities.
• Assess student performance and advise on licensing and career goals.
• Maintain a safe training environment with routine vehicle and equipment inspections and yard oversight to ensure safety and readiness.

Skills

CDL A driving

Vehicle maintenance

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Location: Central Maine - Auburn, ME, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Title: CDL Trainer

Bargaining Unit/Salary Level: Salary and Benefits commensurate with the Agreement between the MCCS Trustees and the MEA Administrators Unit. This position is currently pending classification, but is expected to be in the vicinity of $55,000. This is a grant-funded position and is contingent upon continued funding and need.

Responsibilities:

The CDL Trainer provides both classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction to students pursuing their Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Responsibilities include teaching topics such as vehicle operation, safety regulations, vehicle systems, trip planning, and driver responsibilities; assessing student performance; and providing advising and support to help students successfully meet licensing and career goals. The trainer also provides hands-on training in vehicle operation, backing, parking, and road driving while evaluating student competency and preparing students for CDL skills testing and licensure.

In addition to instructions, the CDL Trainer is responsible for maintaining a safe and effective training environment through routine inspection of training vehicles and equipment, coordination of maintenance and repairs, and oversight of the training yard to ensure compliance with safety standards and operational readiness.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Must be 22 years of age or older
• Valid State of Maine Class A license and approval through the College's vehicle insurance policy to drive college-owned vehicles
• At least 6 years’ experience as a licensed operator
• 2+ years’ experience driving a commercial vehicle requiring a CDL A
• Knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance
• Basic computer skills

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 10+ years’ experience driving a commercial motor vehicle requiring a CDL A

Why work for the Maine Community College System? Benefits may include:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Living Resources (Employee Assistance Program)
• Paid Holidays
• Statewide Locations
• Tuition Waivers
• Training
• 529 Education Plan MCCS Matching Grant

Central Maine Community College does not discriminate and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

For more information, please call 207-755-5396 or email [e-mail].