Truck Driver Training Instructor

Rock Valley College; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 33,062 - 35,817; Part time

Job summary

Rock Valley College is seeking a part-time Truck Driver Training Instructor to prepare students for the class A CDL examination and entry-level trucking roles. You will lead both classroom instruction and hands-on truck training, covering permits, logbooks, trip planning, and behind-the-wheel techniques.

You will maintain student records to ICCB and Secretary of State standards, oversee program equipment and supplies, evaluate students, and assist with equipment maintenance in emergencies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; CDL-A license and DOT medical certificate mandatory.
• Over-the-road driving experience with a clean driving record is required.
• Minimum of 5 years driving experience; teaching/training experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teach classroom portion of Truck Driver Training including permits, logbooks, and trip planning.
• Teach hands-on portion including backing, shifting, and behind-the-wheel training.
• Maintain student files per ICCB and IL Secretary of State standards.
• Maintain Truck Driver Training Program equipment and monitor inventory of supplies.
• Evaluate and grade students throughout the program.
• Provide equipment maintenance in emergencies and be available on-call as enrollment requires.

Skills

Teaching

Driving experience

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Title: Truck Driver Training Instructor

Department: Business Outreach Office (BUO)

Division: Workforce Development (WOD)

Employee Status: Part-time

Group: N/A

Grade: N/A $24.00 hourly day / $26.00 hourly night

FLSA: N/A

Employment Notice: Rock Valley College does not offer sponsorship for employment-based visas for this position.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to: General supervision is received from the Dean of Workforce Development

Supervision Exercised: None

Job Summary

Provide a variety of teaching/learning activities that prepare students for the class A-commercial driver's license (CDL) examination and an entry-level position in the trucking industry.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach the classroom portion of the Truck Driver Training Program, including permits, logbooks, and trip planning.


• Teach hands‑on portion of the Truck Driver Training Program, including backing, shifting, and behind‑the‑wheel training.


• Maintain student files in compliance with ICCB and IL Secretary of State standards.


• Maintain Truck Driver Training Program equipment.


• Monitor inventory of training supplies.


• Evaluate and grade students throughout the program.


• Provide maintenance on equipment in emergency situations.


• Able to work on‑call bases if the enrollment requires.


• Regular attendance is expected.


• Using tact and courtesy, the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with persons contacted in the course of work.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent. Possess a class CDL-A driver's license and a current Department of Transportation medical certificate. Over-the-road experience, clean driving record, and \"a minimum of 5 years\". Some training experience is a plus.

Work Environment

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office setting.

Physical Demands

Physical Demands Described Here Are Representative Of Those That Must Be Met By An Employee To Successfully Perform The Essential Functions Of This Job

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk and hear.