Part-Time CDL Instructor – Class A Truck Driving School

Overview U.S. Truck Driver Training School, Inc. is seeking an experienced CDL professional to join our team as a Part-Time CDL Instructor . This position is ideal for an experienced Class A CDL driver who wants to use their industry experience to train and mentor the next generation of professional commercial drivers. Our instructors provide hands-on training and coaching to adult students as they develop the skills, judgment, confidence, and safe driving habits required to successfully operate Class A commercial vehicles. Starting pay: $24.00 per hour Schedule: Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM 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 . Demonstrate proper shifting and clutch control in a manual tractor-trailer. 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 accurately complete required training documentation. 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 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 shifting, clutch control, backing, maneuvering, pre-trip inspections, 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 be available every Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Must have strong knowledge of commercial vehicle operation, air brake systems, traffic laws, inspections, and safe driving practices. Must communicate clearly and professionally. Must demonstrate patience, sound judgment, dependability, and consistent safety practices. Must be comfortable working with adult learners and providing direct, constructive feedback. 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 This is a part-time weekend position only . Saturday: 8:00 AM–4:30 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM–4:30 PM Applicants must be consistently available for both scheduled weekend days. 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 improve through instruction, repetition, correction, and hands-on practice. Our instructors are expected to hold students accountable while maintaining a productive, respectful,…

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