Truck Driving Trainer

Truck Driving Trainer

Reports To : Director / Program Coordinator, Training Institute

Department : Training Institute

Location : State Center Community College District – Herndon Campus or designated driving site

Employment Type : Part-Time / Hourly (Not to Exceed)

Wage Rate : $55.86–$81.80 per hour (Trainer Level VI–X, depending on experience and qualifications)

POSITION SUMMARY :

The State Center Community College District's Training Institute is seeking skilled and safety-focused Truck Driving Trainers to deliver high-quality classroom and hands-on instruction in its Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) training program. Trainers are responsible for teaching both Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) Theory and Behind-the-Wheel (BTW) instruction to prepare students for the California CDL Class A licensing exam.

This position emphasizes safety, compliance, and job readiness, combining classroom lessons on FMCSA / DOT regulations with practical instruction in pre-trip inspection, basic control skills, public road driving, and simulator exercises. The ideal candidate will have extensive industry experience, a valid Class A CDL, and a strong commitment to student success and workforce development.

The Training Institute accepts applications continuously to build a pool of qualified CDL trainers for future cohorts. Trainer Level (VI–X) placement is based on driving experience, instructional skill, and program leadership contributions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

Instruction & Student Training

• Deliver classroom instruction covering vehicle systems, hours-of-service, trip planning, defensive driving, and California CDL testing standards.
• Provide hands-on training in all phases of the CDL curriculum, including pre-trip inspections, basic control skills, coupling / uncoupling, and on-road driving.
• Adapt teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles and experience levels.
• Conduct simulator training and skills reinforcement as needed to prepare students for real-world

conditions.

Test Preparation

Safety & Compliance

Equipment & Yard Management

Student Mentorship & Evaluation

Program Collaboration & Quality

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

o Must meet California DMV qualifications to instruct CDL students.

o Completion of a Driver Trainer or Instructor Certification Program preferred (e.g., PTDI, CVTA, or DMV-approved).

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

OTHER REQUIREMENTS :

TRAINER LEVEL PLACEMENT (VI–X) :

Trainer level and hourly rate will be determined based on :

TO APPLY (Continuous Pool) :

The Training Institute accepts applications on a continuous basis to build a pool of qualified Truck Driving Trainers. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications, based on their submitted resume and cover letter, will be selected for an interview and may be asked to deliver a sample teaching demonstration or driving evaluation.

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Required application materials :

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