Commercial Truck Driver Instructor #2691

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

Job summary

Trident Technical College is seeking a Truck Driver instructor to provide comprehensive education in driving and vehicle maintenance. The ideal candidate will have either an Associate degree in a relevant field or considerable truck driving experience to instruct students in obtaining their Class 'A' Commercial Driver’s License.

This role demands patience and leadership, requiring teaching both day and evening classes while ensuring students meet safety standards in vehicle operation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years truck driving experience or five years experience to qualify for CDL.
• Ability to provide theory and practical instruction.
• Must have a valid South Carolina Commercial Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Teach students in both theory and practical range driving.
• Inspect and maintain school vehicles and equipment.
• Maintain records of student training and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Truck driving experience

Instructional skills

Vehicle maintenance

Education

Associate degree in Transportation Management or Business Technology

High school diploma with extensive truck driving experience

Job description

Job Responsibilities

The Truck Driver 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 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 truck driving experience or a high school diploma and five (5) 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).

Preferred Qualifications

All applicants must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age; hold a valid South Carolina Commercial Driver’s License with all necessary endorsements for the motor vehicle equipment being operated. Candidate must be able to function in an environment characterized by continual change in information technology. Teaching assignments may include day, evening, weekend, off‑site curriculum, and continuing education courses. Must have the ability to lift 100 pounds, carry 50 pounds, stoop, kneel, crawl, continuously walk, and stand.