Part-time Truck Driving Instructor

Blackhawk Technical College; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackhawk Technical College in Janesville, WI seeks an CDL instructor to guide truck driving students through over-the-road, range, and classroom experiences, aligning with corporate driver training and continuing education.

The role requires three years of over-the-road driving, a valid CDL-A, and the ability to teach, assess pre-trip inspections, road skills, and maneuvers while maintaining safety, records, and compliance with FMCSA and DOT standards.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of CDL driving practices per FMCSA guidelines.
• Excellent customer service and relationship-building with students and staff.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction to students in classroom and hands-on vehicle activities.
• Lead pre-trip inspections, road skills, backing maneuvers, and shifting evaluations.
• Maintain safety and protect equipment, students, staff, and public.
• Keep accurate student records and driving logs per FMCSA/DOT standards.
• Adapt lesson plans to meet student needs for successful instruction.
• Refer students needing assistance to Student Services and collaborate with support staff.
• Foster a respectful, diverse classroom environment and multicultural awareness.
• Stay current with teaching methods and technologies to support different learning styles.
• Enforce college regulations and report student conduct as required.

Skills

CDL knowledge

Customer service

Communication

Independent work

Outdoor work

Education

Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A)

Job description

Overview

Position will provide instruction to the Truck Driving program by assisting with over the road, practice range, and classroom experiences associated with corporate driver training, continuing education and all students taking truck driving related coursework. The instructor must demonstrate a proficiency in skills as they relate to the operations of Class A (CDL-A) commercial vehicles and straight truck Commercial Driver’s License and Class B (CDL-B).

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one, as well as group instruction of students in classroom and hands-on activities involving vehicles.
• Facilitate student pre-trip inspection, road skills, basic and backing maneuvers, and shifting evaluations.
• Maintain a high degree of attention safety to prevent damage to equipment, injury to students, staff and public.
• Maintain accurate student records and reports as requested by administrative offices, and driving logs and road evaluations in compliance with FMCSA Entry Level Driver Training and Department of Transportation Standards.
• Adapt lesson plans to meet student needs to ensure success within the areas of instruction.
• Identify students needing assistances and refer students with problems to Student Services. Cooperate with Student Services and Academic Support Division staff members to help students adjust to the learning environment.
• Create a classroom environment that is respectful of diversity and demonstrates a commitment to multiculturalism.
• Remain current of developments in the teaching field so that instruction provides for individual learning styles, uses the latest supportive technology and can utilize alternative delivery methods.
• Assist in the enforcement of college regulations and report student conduct violations to administration.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong understanding of CDL driving practices as outlined by the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration, and ability to remain current on industry trends.
• Exceptional customer services skills and ability to maintain working relationship with internal and external customers.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with limited guidance and daily directions.
• Ability to work portions of the day outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Three years of over the road truck driving experience
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen and maintain Fed-Med Card

Blackhawk Technical College does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.