Commercial Drivers License CDL Instructor

Driving Academy; Linden (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to empowering individuals to earn their Commercial Driver's License (CDL). As a CDL Instructor, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of aspiring drivers by providing hands-on training and ensuring they are well-prepared for their road tests. This position offers the opportunity to work outdoors, interact with diverse students, and contribute to their success in a supportive environment. With a commitment to integrity and accountability, this innovative firm fosters personal and professional growth, making it an ideal place for those passionate about teaching and driving. If you seek a rewarding career where you can make a difference, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance Stipend

Bonus Pay

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation Days

Paid Sick Days

401(k) with Matching

Employee Discount

Professional Training & Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; CDL and clean driving record mandatory.
• Two years of experience and teaching background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in operating CDL vehicles and ensure safety.
• Teach pre-trip inspections, parking maneuvers, and road driving skills.
• Conduct routine inspections and maintain student records.

Skills

Communication Skills

Knowledge of CDL Vehicle Operation

Patience

Knowledge of Vehicle Laws

Teaching Ability

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Valid Commercial Driver's License

Class A License Preferred

Two Years of Relevant Experience

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The primary role of Driving Academy's Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Instructor is to ensure that our students are given the highest quality education in preparation for their CDL road test. You will be working hands-on with students at our training yard to help them perfect their pre-trip/in-cab inspection, parking maneuvers, road driving skills, and operate a vehicle safely in accordance with applicable laws in all outdoor conditions.

ABOUT OUR COMPANY

We are the Driving Academy, providing affordable, state-approved classroom and behind-the-wheel lessons for people aspiring to earn a Commercial Drivers License (CDL). Our mission is to help our students get on the Road to Freedom by earning their CDL! We are accountable and results-oriented in our pursuit to see every team member reach their personal, professional, and financial goals through the work we do together. Our core value of integrity is the backbone of our business and guides our hiring process.

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

• Instruct students in the skills needed to operate CDL vehicles, such as tractor trailers and buses.
• Teach students how to park CDL vehicles using various methods: with or without attached trailers, straight back, offset to the right and left, and parallel to the right and left.
• Ensure students are familiar with controls, gauges, and components of CDL vehicles.
• Teach students how to conduct pre-trip and in-cab inspections in preparation for CDL testing.
• Prepare materials for simulator program lessons, assignments, and tests; evaluate, correct, and grade student performance.
• Track and assign student time in the vehicles.
• Collaborate with management to develop, prepare, and implement safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct routine inspections on vehicles including adding/refueling vehicles; ensure more specialized maintenance and repairs are performed.
• Maintain required paperwork for individual student/yard files and other necessary records.
• Move vehicles from one location to another in training yard.
• Provide instruction on how to safely operate a CDL Vehicle in city traffic, highway driving, residential driving, and rural driving.
• Oversee students as they learn to safely and properly operate a vehicle on public roadways.
• Explain safe steering, braking, and turning techniques; cover defensive driving techniques.
• Demonstrate how to handle skids and other driving emergencies.
• Teach students the state's vehicle laws, including speed limits, driver rights of way, pedestrian rights, accident reporting, and insurance regulations.
• Familiarize students with highway markings, signs, and signals.
• Introduce basic concepts of vehicle maintenance.
• Administer tests related to materials covered in the curriculum.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

KEY COMPETENCIES

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to be successful in this role, but are not necessarily all inclusive.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Extensive knowledge of CDL vehicle operation and vehicle laws.
• Ability to be patient and remain calm when riding with a student driver.
• Knowledge of CDL vehicle components and their purposes.
• Ability to teach students the principles of operating a vehicle.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Commercial Driver's License and clean driving record required.
• Class A License Preferred.
• Two years of relevant experience.
• Fluency in multiple languages preferred; languages will be specified.
• Teaching or law enforcement background desirable.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to climb in and out of trucks and buses.
• Prolonged ability to stand.
• Prolonged periods of riding in a vehicle.
• Physical ability to operate a vehicle.
• Ability to look beneath trucks and buses.
• Ability to see near and far details.
• Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds at a time.
• Perform work with OSHA required PPE; including COVID-19 PPE.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential requirements.

COMPENSATION

• $21 - $25 per hour.
• Monthly bonus available.

BENEFITS

• Health Insurance Stipend.
• Bonus Pay.
• Paid Holidays.
• Paid Vacation Days.
• Paid Sick Days.
• 401(k) with matching.
• Employee Discount.
• Professional Training & Development Opportunities.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

As an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting the needs of a multigenerational and multicultural workforce, Driving Academy recognizes that a diverse staff, reflective of our community, is an integral and welcome part of a successful and ethical business. We hire local talent at all levels regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability and actively foster inclusion in all forms both within our company and across interactions with clients, candidates, and partners.

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