Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Program Instructor

Northeastern Junior College; Sterling (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

PERA Retirement Plan

11 paid holidays

Optional benefits

Job summary

Northeastern Junior College seeks a part-time CDL Program Instructor to deliver classroom and practical training for Class A and Class B, preparing students to pass Colorado exams and pursue driver job opportunities.

The role requires teaching experience, CDL and DOT medical card, and availability for weekends and evenings. Salary ranges from $55,000 to $60,000 annually, with a competitive benefits package, beginning once a qualified candidate is identified.

Qualifications

• Teaching or training experience in education or industry.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of settings.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and internet-based platforms.

Responsibilities

• Consulting, developing and providing custom training for Class A and Class B.
• Engaging with businesses, municipalities and school districts to deliver training.
• Ensuring ELDT compliance with FMCSA standards.
• Supporting marketing efforts and recruitment of students and businesses.
• Conducting road testing at NJC road testing facilities.

Skills

Teaching/Training experience

Communication skills

ELDT compliance knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Program Instructor serves as a classroom and practical instructor for the program. The Northeastern Junior College Commercial Driver License Program instructs and develops students to pass the Colorado Class A and Class B exams to become a commercial driver with job opportunities. The instruction includes manual and automatic transmission vehicles performing driving, backing, yard skills, pre-trips and all ELDT required material.

Questions regarding the position may be directed to Philip Sims, CDL Program Director at 970-521-6783 or e-mail to: [e-mail]. For information about NJC, see the college website at http://www.njc.edu.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Consulting, developing and providing custom training for Class - A and Class - B. Including but not limited to businesses, municipalities and school districts. Ensuring course rigor produces safe and effective drivers that successfully pass licensing examinations. Maintaining Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) compliance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) standards. Supporting marketing efforts and recruitment of students and businesses. Conducting road testing at the NJC road testing facilities.

What You Will Need

• Teaching or training experience in education or industry
• Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of settings
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and internet-based platforms

What We Require

• Current Class A Commercial Driver's License
• Current DOT Medical Card
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with a CDL

What We Can Offer

This is a part-time (0.90 or 234 working days per year) professional appointment. Due to the nature of workforce and custom employer training, this position requires flexibility to teach on weekends, with weekend assignments occurring periodically throughout the year. Weekend availability is an essential job function. Flexibility to provide training or testing during evenings, weekends, and other nontraditional hours should also be expected.

Annual salary is $55,000 - $60,000, depending on qualifications and experience. Competitive fringe benefit package available which includes medical, dental, life, PERA Retirement Plan, 11 paid holidays, and several optional benefits. Position to begin as soon as a qualified candidate is identified.

CLERY Report: https://www.njc.edu/safety-and-security/clery-act-and-annual-security-report

https://dmv.colorado.gov/cdl-general-information

Salary: $55000 - $60000 per year