Part-time CDL Examiner

State of Louisiana; Bossier City (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

BPCC is seeking a part-time, in-person CDL instructor at the Bossier City campus with occasional travel to Many and Natchitoches. The role administers state CDL tests, delivers classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction, and ensures compliance with OMV, FMCSA, and DOT policies.

Regular travel to program sites is required. Qualified applicants will have the required CDL examiner certification, experience with ELDT regulations, and proficiency in data entry and regulatory documentation.

Qualifications

• Valid, current certification as a Certified Third-Party CDL Examiner recognized by the Louisiana OMV.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of commercial driving operations experience with an active Class A CDL.
• Clean driving record and ability to pass background checks and DOT drug screenings.
• Possession of a valid Louisiana driver's license and reliable transportation for multi-campus travel.
• One year of computer experience with data entry or regulatory document maintenance.
• Demonstrated knowledge of FMCSA ELDT regulations and state compliance frameworks.
• Prior experience evaluating or instructing CDL students in a technical college setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct the three standard CDL exam segments: Pre-Trip, Basic Control Skills, and On-Road Driving.
• Evaluate student performance using state rubrics and electronic tablet platforms.
• Maintain separation of duties to ensure fair scoring.
• Deliver classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction on safety and regulations.
• Track FMCSA, DOT, and LA OMV updates and adjust curriculum accordingly.
• Author and manage CDL SOPs to align with state audit benchmarks.
• Coordinate state-approved routes across regional campuses for testing.
• Inspect testing ranges to ensure safety boundaries and visibility.
• Verify prerequisites before test slots (medical cards, drug screenings, CLPs).
• Input testing data into state systems (PWS) and CSTIMS after tests.
• Maintain confidential testing portfolios per records retention schedules.

Skills

ELDT knowledge

Data entry / reporting

Regulatory compliance

Education

Certified Third-Party CDL Examiner (LA OMV)

Job description

This posting is for a part-time, unclassified, in-person, on-site instructor position for our Bossier campus with periodic travel to our Natchitoches and Many Campuses.

In order to be considered for employment, applicant must attach the required documentation to the application or mail to: BPCC, Attn. HR, 6220 E. Texas St., Bossier City, LA 71111.

Any questions regarding this posting may be directed to [e-mail] or 318-678-6040.

Bossier Parish Community College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

bpcc.edu

Required Credentials

• Valid, current certification as a Certified Third-Party CDL Examiner recognized by the State of Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) required.


• Minimum of three to five (3–5) years of commercial driving operations experience holding an active, unblemished Class A CDL required.


• Clean driving record (MVR) and ability to pass all state/federal background checks and DOT drug screenings required.


• Possession of a valid Louisiana driver's license and a reliable means of transportation to accommodate mandatory multi-campus travel (Bossier City, Many, and Natchitoches) required.


• One (1) year of computer experience with data entry, electronic reporting platforms, or regulatory document maintenance required.


• Demonstrated knowledge of FMCSA Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) regulations and state compliance frameworks required.


• Prior experience evaluating or instructing students within an LCTCS technical college setting preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have use of sensory skills to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear and handle or feel objects and controls.


• Must have physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of field-testing equipment such as, but not limited to, electronic scoring tablets, commercial motor vehicles, safety trailers, and office equipment, such as, office computer, copier, and phone.


• Ability to occasionally lift or carry up to fifty (50) pounds; often lifting or carrying up to twenty-five (25) pounds (such as adjusting commercial vehicle parts, safety barriers, or landing gear).


• Must be capable of standing and walking on outdoor driving yards for 70% or more of time with occasional sitting.


• Extended periods of sitting and concentration are required to accommodate travel between the regional training locations in Bossier City, Many, and Natchitoches.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is responsible for administering official Class A and Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) road and skills tests, delivering classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction, and serving as the primary program advisor on state and federal testing policy, compliance, and procedural updates. The position is primarily located at the Bossier City campus but requires regular travel to program sites in Many and Natchitoches. All duties are executed in strict accordance with the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for conducting the three standard segments of the state CDL practical exam: the Pre-Trip Inspection, Basic Control Skills (yard maneuvers), and the On-Road Driving test.


• Evaluate and score student performance impartially using standardized state scoring rubrics and electronic tablet platforms provided by governing oversight bureaus.


• Maintain strict separation of duties, ensuring zero testing or scoring of candidates who received direct, personal behind-the-wheel instruction from the examiner.


• Deliver targeted instructional modules, training students in safe vehicle operation, federal regulations, and proper pre-trip inspection techniques when not acting in an active examiner capacity.


• Serve as the program’s subject matter expert and policy advisor, continually tracking updates to FMCSA, DOT, and Louisiana OMV regulations to advise administration on necessary program and curriculum modifications.


• Author, update, and manage the campus CDL Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) manual to ensure internal testing policies remain perfectly aligned with state audit benchmarks.


• Coordinate, map, and routinely review state-approved road routes across all regional instruction locations (Bossier City, Many, and Natchitoches) to ensure compliance with OMV test site benchmarks.


• Inspect and supervise the designated testing ranges to ensure safety boundaries, clear lanes, and proper high-visibility apparel are maintained during live testing and instruction.


• Verify student testing prerequisites prior to allocating test slots, including checking for valid medical cards, passed Department of Transportation drug screenings, and active Commercial Learner’s Permits (CLPs).


• Execute accurate and immediate data entry to upload testing records into state systems (PWS) and federal databases (CSTIMS) upon test completion.


• Manage confidential student testing and training portfolios, maintaining physical and digital compliance files in accordance with the Louisiana state records retention schedule for audit readiness.


• Evaluate data and feedback with CDL instructional staff regarding collective student performance trends to help refine instructional focus.


• Maintain precise records of hours worked and regional travel logs, ensuring schedule compliance stays strictly capped within the mandated unclassified part-time limit of 20 hours per week.


• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.