Instructor, Truck Driving

Sampson Co; Clinton, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Sampson Community College is seeking a qualified professional to support college policies and procedures, participate in program efforts, and ensure compliance with FMCSA and DOT requirements on the training field. The role involves CDL-related training support, background checks, DOT drug screening, and maintaining MVR records, with emphasis on safety around equipment.

The candidate should have at least two years’ experience with Class A CDL operations, and preferred five years, with training

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience operating a vehicle requiring a Class A
• Background check required
• DOT drug screen per FMCSA regulations
• Hazmat endorsement preferred
• Educational experience preferred
• MVR must be acceptable and maintained throughout employment
• Pass a background check
• Training experience preferred (with a school or as a company trainer)
• Agriculture experience preferred (live haul, etc.)

Skills

Basic computer knowledge

Tools

Word

Outlook

Excel

Teams

Job description

Support of College Policies and Procedures

Participation in College, Division, and Departmental Activities

Support Program Efforts

Reporting Relationship

• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience operating a vehicle requiring a Class A

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience operating a vehicle requiring a Class A

Commercial Driver’s License; five (5) years preferred.

• Valid NC Class A CDL.
• Training experience preferred (with a school or as a company trainer).
• Educational experience preferred.
• Acceptable and continuously maintained Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) throughout employment.

• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Current or past Hazmat endorsement preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge required (Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams).
• Subject to a pre-employment DOT drug screen and random drug screens throughout employment, per FMCSA regulations.

• Agriculture experience is preferred. Live haul, feed trailers, shavings, pellets, ag equipment, etc. can be considered as agriculture.

Working Conditions

• Will work in and around the cab of a tractor; must be able to climb in and out multiple times per day and may need to climb in and out of trailers and squat, crawl, or get under trailers.

• Will work outside on the training field when needed; must be able to stand and walk for long periods.

• Will work in extreme heat and cold, and in the rain, when on the training field.
• Must be able to stand/walk for up to 8 hours in these conditions.

Position Type

Full-time

Timeline

Review of applications will begin after September 21, 2026.General FunctionSampson Community College is a comprehensive institution which places primary emphasis on excellence in classroom instruction. Instructors are expected to demonstrate and maintain competence in each of the following areas throughout their employment at the college.All college positions place a high priority on professionalism, teamwork, and effective communication — see “Professionalism (Priority Emphasis)” below.