Job Summary: We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Heavy Truck Driver Instructor to join our Career Technical Training team. In this role, you will guide and mentor students in developing the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the commercial trucking industry. Your real-world experience and commitment to student success will help create safe, confident, and career-ready professional drivers.
Key Responsibilities:
Instruct students in all phases of heavy truck driving, including safety, regulations of the Dept. of Transportation (DOT), vehicle maintenance, and driving techniques.Prepare engaging and practical lessons aligned with industry standards and Job Corps curriculum.Conduct classroom, yard, and road training using a variety of instructional methods.Evaluate student performance and provide constructive feedback to help them meet certification and employability standards.Maintain accurate training records, progress reports, and compliance with Job Corps and DOT regulations. Foster a positive, respectful, and professional learning environment. Support students in achieving Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) certification.Collaborate with colleagues and career counselors to support student career placement and success.Other duties as assigned.Qualifications:
Minimum: State certified, licensed or accredited by a professional trade organization. No teaching experience required, however, if candidate is not state certified, he/she must have practical experience in the subject/trade area. Must have the ability to transfer topical knowledge to meet specific learning objectives.
Preferred: Minimum plus Job Corps experience.
Knowledge: Knowledge of methods needed to instill appropriate behavior as well as work and study habits in adolescent students; of housekeeping techniques and management; to read, comprehend, interpret, communicate, and execute instructions or directives fluently in English.