Commercial Truck Driver Adjunct Instructor

Trident Technical College; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Trident Technical College seeks a Truck Driver Adjunct Training instructor to provide essential instruction and oversight within the CDL training program. Candidates should have significant driving experience and either an associate degree or substantial educational credentials in related fields. The position transforms aspiring drivers into qualified, licensed professionals through hands-on training and rigorous adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Class 'A' South Carolina Commercial Driver's License.
• Minimum of 3 years behind-the-wheel truck driving experience.
• Completion of certified truck driver training school preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide driving theory and range instruction to students.
• Inspect and maintain school vehicles and equipment.
• Maintain student training records.

Skills

Driving Instruction

Vehicle Inspection

Record Keeping

Education

Associate degree in transportation management or business technology

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Responsibilities

The Truck Driver Adjunct Training instructor will work with minimal instruction/supervision within the guidelines established by the Program Coordinator. The duties will include providing theory, range and driving instruction to students, inspecting and maintaining school vehicles and equipment, maintaining student training records, and ensuring students adhere to the Trident Technical College’s CDL safety

Minimum and Additional Requirements

This position requires an associate degree in transportation management or business technology or a closely related field plus a minimum of three (3) years proven behind-the-wheel truck driving experience or a high school diploma and ten (10) years of proven behind-the-wheel truck driving experience to include training and assisting students in developing the skills necessary to obtain a Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). A maximum of 5 years of class “A” driver trainer experience may be counted toward the 10 years driving requirement.

Preferred Qualifications

All applicants must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age; hold a valid Class “A” South Carolina Commercial Driver’s License with all necessary endorsements for the motor vehicle equipment being operated; have at least three (3) years of behind-the-wheel truck driving experience and have logged at least 100,000 miles of over-the-road truck driving; or have completed a certified truck driver training school. Each applicant must provide a certified SLED criminal background check, have a clean driving record, possess a Department of Transportation (DOT) medical certification and a drug screen is required. In addition to all the South Carolina Code of Regulations, Chapter 90, Article 2, Truck Driver Schools.

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Additional Comments

To be considered for this position applicants MUST complete the online SC State Jobs Employment Application.

Unofficial transcripts may also be attached, mailed to (Human Resources, PO Box 118067 Charleston, SC 29423), or faxed 843.574.6682 to the Human Resources Office by the deadline date and time. Official transcripts are required upon offer of employment.

Resumes are NOT reviewed for qualifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered. For assistance, contact Human Resources at 843.574.6201.

Employment applicants may be subject to a background check. Failure to consent to a background check will result in the removal of your application from further consideration. Background checks are conducted in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).