Instructor, Truck Driver-Part Time

St. Louis Community College; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Louis Community College is seeking an Instructor for Truck Driver Training to prepare students for the Class A CDL exam and entry‑level trucking roles in compliance with DOT-FMCSA ELDT requirements. The role covers classroom instruction, hands‑on driving training, and curriculum development.

The position requires a CDL, clean driving record, DOT medical card, and the ability to work outdoors and coach students in various weather and traffic conditions.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent; 3 years trucking experience (as over‑the‑road driver and driver training).
• Equivalent to an associate degree is High School/GED plus 2 years trucking experience.
• Valid Class A CDL (CDL) clear of air brake restrictions, clean driving record, and current DOT medical card; pass DOT drug test; able to stand for long periods and work outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Teach classroom portions of Truck Driver Training Program including operations, defensive driving, vehicle inspections, trip planning, and backing maneuvers.
• Teach hands-on portion including driving simulator modules, driving range maneuvers, and behind‑the‑wheel training in city/highway settings.
• Evaluate and grade students per guidelines; maintain accurate student files.
• Monitor equipment condition and report issues to management.
• Maintain relationships with trucking industry employers and assist with student recruitment.
• Participate in curriculum development and revisions.
• Provide maintenance on equipment in emergencies.
• Maintain current knowledge, skills, and certifications in the field.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

High School/GED + 2 years trucking experience

Job description

Position Summary

The Instructor, Truck Driver provides a variety of teaching activities that prepare students for the class A-commercial driver’s license (CDL) examination and an entry-level position in the trucking industry, in compliance with DOT-FMCSA Entry Level Driver Training requirements.

Primary Duties Performed

• Teach classroom portions of the Truck Driver Training Program including, but not limited to: basic truck operations, defensive driving practices, introduction to vehicle inspections, trip planning, managing life on the road, and explanation of backing maneuvers, coupling, and uncoupling, among other relevant topics.
• Teach hands-on portion of the Truck Driver Training Program including: driving simulator training modules; demonstrate and teach skills maneuvers on the driving range (backing, shifting, etc.); and provide driving demonstrations, and maintain safe conditions while coaching student drivers during behind-the-wheel training in city and highway driving situations.
• Evaluate and grade students throughout the program, in accordance with established guidelines. Maintain accurate student files.
• Monitor the condition of the Truck Driver Training Program equipment and report any issues to management.
• Maintain relationships with employers in the trucking industry and assist with the recruitment of students.
• Participates in curriculum development and revisions.
• Ability to provide maintenance on equipment in emergency situations.
• Maintain current knowledge, skill, and certifications in field of specialization.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Experience

• Associate degree or equivalent, and three (3) years of experience in the trucking industry (as over-the-road driver and driver training).
• The equivalent to an associate degree is High School/GED, plus an additional two years of experience.
• Valid Class A-Commercial Driver License (CDL) clear of air brake restrictions, clear driving record, and current DOT medical card. Must pass DOT drug test. Able to stand for long periods and work outdoors.

Working Conditions

• Generally, works outdoors on driving range on campus. Working in various weather conditions including heat and cold.
• Some time may be spent driving or riding in trucks on public roadways, or in a campus classroom environment and/or online format.
• Working around moving vehicles often.
• Hours of work per day may vary within a forty (40) hour week.

Physical Requirements

Standing and walking during teaching; Entering and exiting semi-trucks safely; Driving and sitting in various types of trucks while coaching student drivers. Speaking loudly and hand/arm movements to direct students.