CDL Instructor
UHP (Unlock Human Potential)Belong to something. Believe in something. Strive for something. UHP creates professionals, builds leaders, and reveals purpose. We’re looking for people to join our team who believe this mission is worth showing up for every day. UHP is a veteran-focused education and leadership development organization based on a scenic 800-acre campus in Northwest Arkansas. The UHP School of Health & Performance offers program tracks in personal training, health coaching, and culinary nutrition. At the UHP Skilled Trades Institute, students earn the certifications necessary to launch careers in high-demand trades. Leadership development is baked into every program. We also work with a network of employer and industry partners to open career pathways for our graduates. While we can't guarantee employment, everything we do is designed to give service members and veterans a real path toward meaningful careers. Veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses are strongly encouraged to apply. Why UHP At UHP, you are joining more than a company — you are helping build something designed to create lasting impact. You will have the opportunity to: Contribute to a mission larger than yourself Help shape and build new systems and programs Work alongside passionate and purpose-driven people Directly impact the lives of veterans and future generations Be part of building the future workforce Role Overview UHP is launching a CDL program in 2027, built alongside Northwest Arkansas employer partners including J.B. Hunt and Walmart. As a CDL Instructor, you teach Class A students in the classroom, on the range, and behind the wheel, and you get each one ready to pass the CDL skills test and go to work. You will be one of the first instructors on the team, so you will help shape how the program runs. Many of your students will be veterans and transitioning service members making a career change. They need an instructor who has done the job and can show them how. WHAT YOU’LL OWN Key Responsibilities TEACH AND COACH Teach Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) theory and behind-the-wheel content for Class A, following the program curriculum Run range and road sessions: pre-trip inspection, straight-line and offset backing, alley docking, parallel parking, and over-the-road driving Coach each student to pass the CDL skills and road test, with clear feedback after every session Evaluate progress on a set schedule and record training hours, attendance, and results accurately and on time SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE Run a safe range and road program and enforce safety rules on every session Inspect the training fleet, report maintenance deficiencies, and handle minor fixes Own fuel procurement for the training fleet so every truck is fueled and ready for over-the-road instruction Keep student records complete so UHP stays compliant with the FMCSA Training Provider Registry and Arkansas Division of Higher Education (ADHE) requirements STUDENTS AND TEAM Mentor and coach veteran students, connecting military discipline to trade professionalism Document student issues and escalate them to the Director PROGRAM AND WORKFORCE SUPPORT Give feedback on curriculum and instructional materials Support students from licensing through job placement with employer partners QUALIFICATIONS Qualifications REQUIRED Current Class A CDL with the endorsements needed for the vehicles you teach in, and a valid DOT medical card If your CDL was ever cancelled, suspended, or revoked for a disqualifying offense (49 CFR 383.51), it must have been reinstated at least 2 years ago At least 2 years of documented experience driving a commercial vehicle that requires a Class A CDL, or at least 2 years as a behind-the-wheel CDL instructor (the FMCSA ELDT instructor minimum) Ability to be approved as an instructor by the Arkansas Division of Higher Education Ability to meet FMCSA driver qualification standards and take part in DOT drug and alcohol testing Clear spoken and written…