Truck Driver Instructor - Home Every Night, Training Pros

KLLM; Richland (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Company-Paid Life Insurance $25,000

Disability Coverage

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays

Job summary

KLLM Transport Services, LLC invites applications for an on-site Driving Academy Instructor in Jackson, MS. This full-time hourly role trains prospective students for Over the Road driving and offers home every night with no overnight travel.

The position requires current Class A CDL, a minimum 3-year OTR history, and DOT screening. The role demands classroom and hands-on instructional capability and the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Meet all minimum employment standard requirements for KLLM Transport Services.
• Possess a minimum 3-years recent driving history, with verifiable OTR tractor/trailer experience (non-negotiable).
• Current Class A Commercial Driver's License required
• Pass DOT drug screening and physical
• High School Diploma or verified equivalent (non-negotiable)
• Proven excellence in semi-truck and trailer safety (MVR verification)
• Strong communication, interpersonal, problem-solving and decision making skills
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions, for extended periods
• Ability to apply principles and standard industry semi-truck and trailer practices specific to driving instruction
• Ability to supervise and train students
• Ability to administer instructional strategies and techniques of subject matter and course content
• Selection, use, and evaluation of instructional materials and equipment
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Basic computer data-entry skills

Responsibilities

• Provide semi-truck and trailer instruction/training in the Driving Academy Program
• Accommodate a flexible work schedule (rotational Saturdays mandatory)
• Teach classroom theory and provide hands on "driver operation" instruction
• Monitor/document student performance, evaluate driving knowledge, and document training records
• Follow an approved course of study with measurable objectives
• Provide assistance and instruction to students on training related matters, equipment and resources
• Plan, develop, evaluate, and upgrade competency-based vocational training curriculum as necessary
• Manage and motivate students under strict deadlines in fast paced environment
• Work independently with minimal supervision

Skills

3 years driving history

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Class A CDL

Tools

Microsoft Office Basic

Job description

KLLM Transport Services, LLC invites applications for an on-site Driving Academy Instructor in Jackson, MS. This full-time hourly role trains prospective students for Over the Road driving and offers home every night with no overnight travel.

The position requires current Class A CDL, a minimum 3-year OTR history, and DOT screening. The role demands classroom and hands-on instructional capability and the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.