Senior CDL Class A Instructor & Training Lead

160 Driving Academy; Lebanon (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental (shared expense)

Paid vacation: 1 week to start, 2, 3

Relocation benefit for moving to 100+?

Referral bonus per instructor hire

Branded gear and yard laptops

Career path: Yard Instructor → Lead/DM

Job summary

160 Driving Academy is seeking a CDL Class A Instructor Trainer to teach students from the first pre-trip inspection to passing the CDL exam, in yard and on-road settings. You will be based at a designated yard, collaborating with fellow instructors and a Lead Instructor, and may cover other regional yards as needed.

The role emphasizes safety, professionalism, and a student-first approach, with a 90-day probation and opportunities to grow into regional leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Teach Class A driving skills using hands-on training in outdoor yards on automatic and manual transmissions.
• Guide students step-by-step through pre-trip inspections, yard maneuvers, and on-road driving.
• Prepare students to pass CDL testing standards on the first attempt.
• Track student attendance and progress; provide additional support when needed.
• Maintain accurate training records, evaluations, and documentation.
• Reporting of all incidents and accidents to your lead and corporate in a timely manner.
• Work closely with fellow instructors and your Lead Instructor to deliver a consistent student experience and follow our defined curriculum.
• Help keep the yard and building clean and presentable
• Cover for other instructors at nearby regional yards in certain emergencies.
• 90-day probationary period to ensure adherence to safety, compliance and curriculum.

Job description

160 Driving Academy is seeking a CDL Class A Instructor Trainer to teach students from the first pre-trip inspection to passing the CDL exam, in yard and on-road settings. You will be based at a designated yard, collaborating with fellow instructors and a Lead Instructor, and may cover other regional yards as needed.

The role emphasizes safety, professionalism, and a student-first approach, with a 90-day probation and opportunities to grow into regional leadership roles.