CDL Instructor

Job Summary

Cecil College’s Lifelong Truck Driver Training Department is seeking Truck Driver Training Instructors. Hours vary but include weekdays, evenings and weekends. Responsibilities include: planning of student “Road and Range” field activities; effectively teaching skills related to courses in program for classroom, simulator and range/road modules. Maintain daily student attendance records; monitor daily progress of students and conduct evaluations. Report needed vehicle repairs to Coordinator. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements to Perform Work

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Valid Class “A” Commercial Driver License
• Minimum of 3 years recent experience as a driver of a vehicle requiring a Class “A” license
• Possess or obtain within 90 days of employment the P & S endorsements
• No points on driving record; no record of serious violations. No DUI or DWI or alcohol restriction
• Position is subject to all federal, state and local regulations for CDL drivers including DOT physical and drug screen.
• Willing to wear program uniforms and conform to program dress and appearance codes.
• Willing to conform to teaching methods and standards set by the program.
• Willing to abide by all program rules and regulations for staff and students.
• Meet all FMCSR requirements for commercial driver.
• Willing to work weekends and evenings as assigned.

Additional Information

Scheduling Requirements: Varies based on class schedule. This is a Part-Time Position. Due to the need of interaction with students, employees, and college community, this position requires an in-person presence. Willing to work weekends and evenings as assigned.
Physical Demands and Work Environment: In addition to the DOT physical requirements, instructors must be able to meet the following physical requirements:

• Climbing into and out of conventional tractor cabs and trailers.
• Pulling full strength vertically and horizontally to lift tractor hood and kook and unhook a trailer.
• Standing up to 9 hours per day outside in all types of weather conditions.
• Sitting up to 9 hours per day riding a tractor trailer.
• Ability to quickly turn head and/or body to observe student driving situation.
• Ability to grab wheel and/or gear shift from the tractor passenger sear in an emergency situation.
• Ability to record and accurately calculate mileage and student driving time.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Ability to Speak English understandably so that persons can clearly and easily understand direction.
• Ability to speak distinctively and at a sufficient volume to be heard by the student driver over the noise of the running engine.

Pay: Up to $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: In person