Commercial Driving Instructor/Trainer - Part-time - 77762

St. Charles Community College; Wentzville (MO); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Job summary

St. Charles Community College is seeking a Contract Trainer III for its Commercial Driving School in Wentzville, MO. This part-time position involves instructing students on state-of-the-art simulator systems and during outdoor driving practice. Candidates should have two years of recent tractor trailer driving experience and a current Commercial Class A Driving License. Strong communication skills and customer service orientation are essential for the role. SCC is committed to increasing diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Must be able to drive a manual truck.
• Must have a current Commercial Class A Driving License.
• Two (2) full-time years of recent professional work experience as a tractor trailer driver is required.

Responsibilities

• Teach students using simulator training systems and on-road driving.
• Ensure knowledge of federal and state regulations in commercial driving.
• Provide instruction under the guidance of the Commercial Driving Coordinator.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Knowledge of industry regulations

Teaching skills

Education

High school degree

Associate's degree or higher (preferred)

Tools

CDL (Commercial Driving License)

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.

SCC's Commercial Driving School (CDS) is seeking a Contract Trainer III. Our CDS program is in Wentzville, MO. The 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.