Commercial Driving Instructor/Trainer - Part-time

St. Charles Community College; Wentzville (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Charles Community College is seeking a Contract Trainer III for its Commercial Driving School in Wentzville, MO.

The role is part-time and involves teaching CDL instruction with access to simulators and outdoor ranges, under the guidance of the Commercial Driving Coordinator. Ideal candidates will have a current CDL Class A license, DOT medical card, and at least two years of tractor-trailer driving experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current and valid Commercial Class A Driving License.
• DOT medical card or ability to obtain one.
• Ability to obtain and pass a DOT drug and alcohol test.
• Minimum two (2) years of full-time tractor trailer driving experience.
• Ability to drive a manual transmission truck.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students on driving procedures using simulator training and outdoor ranges.
• Provide instruction under the Commercial Driving Coordinator guidance.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance and deliver quality customer service.
• Collaborate with instructional team to deliver effective CDL training.

Skills

CDL Class A license

DOT medical card

DOT drug/alcohol test

Teaching/training

Customer service

Cross-cultural communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or higher (preferred)

Job description

Job Description

St. Charles Community College (SCC) is located just west of St. Louis, in the heart of growing St. Charles County. At SCC, we have a passion for student success. We serve a growing diverse student population, and we are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty and staff who will help prepare our students for a global society. Qualified candidates will have demonstrated success in serving diverse student populations.

St. Charles Community College (SCC) is located just west of St. Louis, in the heart of growing St. Charles County. At SCC, we have a passion for student success. We serve a growing diverse student population, and we are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty and staff who will help prepare our students for a global society. Qualified candidates will have demonstrated success in serving diverse student populations.

SCC's Commercial Driving School (CDS) is seeking a Contract Trainer III. Our CDS program is in Wentzville, MO. Individual will work part time, with flexible hours available, in collaboration with the commercial driving instructional team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Thorough knowledge of industry rules and federal and state regulations in the commercial driving discipline including comprehensive knowledge of equipment, training procedures, testing skills, test preparation and practice protocols.


• Strong communication skills to effectively interact with individuals from a variety of multi-cultural backgrounds.


• The position requires excellent customer service and regular and predictable attendance.


• The position requires teaching duties under the guidance of the Commercial Driving Coordinator.


• Instruct students while training on state-of-the-art simulator training systems and the outdoor driving range.


• Accompany students in over-the-road practice (current CDL required).


• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school degree and related training, and tested tractor trailer experience.


• A minimum of two (2) full-time years of current or recent professional work experience as a tractor trailer driver.


• Ability to drive a manual truck.


• A current and valid Commercial Class A Driving License.


• No air brake restrictions.


• No major Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) citations (DUI, reckless driving, etc.)


• Must possess a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical card or have the ability to obtain one.
  
  
  
  • Ability to obtain and pass a DOT drug and alcohol test.
  
  
  
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

• Two (2) - five (5) years of tractor trailer driving experience and an Associate's degree or higher.

St. Charles Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company Description

Founded in 1986, St. Charles Community College (SCC) has a reputation as one of the best two-year colleges in the state of Missouri. SCC's service area includes a six-county region with a population exceeding 540,000. SCC's main campus, located in Cottleville, has won architectural awards for its innovative, contemporary design. The college's Dardenne Creek Campus features the Center for Healthy Living and the Field to Table Institute. The Innovation West Campus located in Wentzville features the Regional Workforce Innovation Center. With a focus on innovation, St. Charles Community College is a leader in delivering high-quality education in a state-of-the-art learning environment. The success of SCC is rooted in the mission of serving the community by "focusing on academic excellence, student success, workforce advancement, and life‑long learning within a global society."