Truck Driving/CDL Instructor (CC#728)

Baker School District 5J; Baker City (OR); On-site; USD 47,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Cell phone stipend

Job summary

Baker School District 5J is seeking a full-time Truck Driving Instructor for Baker Technical Institute to teach CDL courses, safety, and basic maintenance to students in Oregon, using simulators and trucks.

The candidate will ensure student safety and collaborate with BTI management and other instructors to enhance the program and student experience, building confidence and employability while maintaining professionalism and adaptability.

Qualifications

• ODL in good standing with no restrictions.
• Experience instructing others on learning to operate heavy vehicles.
• Current Class A CDL with no restrictions.
• DOT medical card current.

Responsibilities

• Instruct CDL courses, safety, and basic maintenance to students in Oregon. Instruction will utilize both simulators and trucks.
• Establishes the concern for the safety and general welfare of the student.
• Works collaboratively with BTI management and other instructors to improve the overall program and the student experience.
• To build and support an environment in which students can gain self-esteem and develop a positive self-image.
• Maintains a positive attitude toward performing job duties and in working with other staff members.
• Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Performs a variety of complex tasks.
• Assists in the recruitment of new students and coordinates efforts to secure employment for graduating students.
• Addresses instructors and student(s) issues and concerns, documents resolution, and notifies management in a timely manner.
• Orders supplies and equipment.

Skills

Truck driving

CDL Class A

Teaching experience

DOT medical card

ODL license

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Baker School District 5J

• Position Type: Baker Technical Institute - Instructors/ Truck Driving/CDL Instructor
• Date Posted: 10/20/2026
• Location: Baker Technical Institute
• Date Available: As soon as possible

POSITION INFORMATION

• Baker Technical Institute (an operating division of the Baker School District) is currently seeking a candidate for the position ofTruck DrivingInstructor.
• Full-time position � 1.0 FTE. Position to begin as soon as possible.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Valid ODL in good standing with no restrictions.
• Experience instructing others on learning to operate heavy vehicles is preferred.
• Experience as a truck driver.
• Class A CDL in the State of Oregon with no restrictions.
• Current DOT medical card.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Able to use a wide variety of teaching methods to promote learning.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational/motivational skills.
• Shall have exhibited an earnest desire to work with students in order to provide them the opportunity to develop to their fullest capacity.
• Able to perform normal duties with minimal supervision.
• Minimum of 2 years using a Class A CDL.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Instruct CDL courses, safety, and basic maintenance to students in Oregon. Instruction will utilize both simulators and trucks.
• Establishes the concern for the safety and general welfare of the student.
• Works collaboratively with BTI management and other instructors to improve the overall program and the student experience.
• To build and support an environment in which students can gain self-esteem and develop a positive self-image.
• Maintains a positive attitude toward performing job duties and in working with other staff members.
• Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Performs a variety of complex tasks.
• Assists in the recruitment of new students and coordinates efforts to secure employment for graduating students.
• Addresses instructors and student(s) issues and concerns, documents resolution, and notifies management in a timely manner.
• Orders supplies and equipment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be sufficiently mobile to work in a classroom and/or outdoor environment with vehicles/equipment and students daily.
• This position requires the incumbent to have communication capabilities via cell phone technology.
• Position additionally requires frequent travel and some work during evenings and some weekends.

SALARY

• Successful applicant will be placed on the BTI Wage Schedule based on instructing/teaching experience. Range $34.41 to $40.56 per hour. Employees will be compensated at time and a half for working beyond 40 hours in one week from Sunday at 12:00 AM to Saturday at 11:59 PM. Placement on the salary schedule is based upon instruction/teaching experience.
• Employees required to carry a cell phone for work purposes, as determined by their immediate supervisor, will be provided a separate cell phone stipend agreement of $75 per month.
• Baker School District 5J offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package with multiple choices available to employees. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, long term care, tax-deferred retirement savings plans, and more.

DISTRICT POLICY

It is the district's policy to provide veterans and disabled veterans with preference as required by law.

• Copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215).OR
• Proof of receiving a non-service connected pension from the US Dept. of Veteran's Affairs.
• Disabled veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans disability preference letter.

Baker School District is an equal opportunity educator and employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, age, veterans' status, familial status, genetic information, disability, culture and/or financial status.

Postings current as of 10/21/2026 8:20:58 AM CST.

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