CDL Instructor – Class A Truck Driving School

Job Summary U.S. Truck Driver Training School, Inc. is seeking an experienced CDL professional to join our team as a CDL Instructor . This position is responsible for providing hands-on instruction and coaching to students preparing for careers as professional commercial drivers. Instructors help students develop the skills, judgment, confidence, and safe driving habits required to successfully operate Class A commercial vehicles. Pay starts at $24.00 per hour. Plenty of overtime opportunities available. Job Duties Provide hands-on CDL instruction to students in Class A commercial vehicles. Teach and demonstrate pre-trip inspections, vehicle controls, backing maneuvers, range skills, shifting, and road-driving techniques. Train students to safely operate a 10-speed manual transmission semi-truck . Reinforce safe commercial driving practices and applicable FMCSA and DOT requirements. Observe student performance and provide clear, direct, and constructive feedback. Coach students with different experience levels and learning styles. Help students improve through repetition, correction, and hands-on practice. Track student progress and complete required training documentation accurately. Maintain a professional, respectful, and safety-focused learning environment. Follow USTDTS curriculum, procedures, safety requirements, and training standards. Minimum Qualifications Applicants must meet the following requirements: Must currently hold a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Must have at least 2 years of verifiable CDL driving experience. Must have hands-on driving experience operating a 10-speed manual transmission semi-truck. Must be able to confidently operate and demonstrate a 10-speed manual tractor-trailer. Must be able to demonstrate and teach shifting, clutch control, backing, maneuvering, pre-trip inspection, and safe road operation. Must have a valid DOT medical card. Must hold a valid Michigan instructor license/certification or be able to obtain the required instructor license before beginning employment. Must have strong knowledge of commercial vehicle operation, air brake systems, traffic laws, inspections, and safe driving practices. Must be able to communicate instructions clearly and professionally. Must demonstrate patience, sound judgment, dependability, and consistent safety practices. Must be comfortable working with adult learners and providing constructive feedback. Must be willing and available to work weekends. Previous CDL instruction or driver-training experience is preferred, but not required. Instructor License Requirement Candidates who do not currently hold the required Michigan instructor license may still be considered if they meet the CDL and driving-experience requirements and are eligible to obtain the instructor license. Candidates who successfully complete the USTDTS interview process may be provided with information regarding the Michigan instructor licensing process. The required Michigan instructor license must be obtained before employment begins. Submission of an instructor-license application alone does not qualify a candidate for employment. Schedule USTDTS is a 7-day-a-week operation. This position requires flexibility and a willingness to work weekends based on student enrollment and training needs. Weekend availability is required. There are also plenty of overtime opportunities available for instructors who want additional hours. What We Value Being an experienced commercial driver is essential, but being a successful instructor also requires the ability to teach. We are looking for instructors who can maintain high safety and performance standards while communicating clearly, remaining professional and patient, and helping students develop their skills through instruction, repetition, correction, and practice. Our instructors should be able to hold students accountable while still creating a productive and respectful learning environment. Pay Starting pay: $24.00 …

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