CDL Instructor

Responsibilities

• Planning of student “Road and Range” field activities
• Effectively teaching skills related to courses in program for classroom, simulator and range/road modules
• Maintain daily student attendance records
• Monitor daily progress of students and conduct evaluations
• Report needed vehicle repairs to Coordinator
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Valid Class “A” Commercial Driver License
• Minimum of 3 years recent experience as a driver of a vehicle requiring a Class “A” license
• Possess or obtain within 90 days of employment the P & S endorsements
• No points on driving record; no record of serious violations
• No DUI or DWI or alcohol restriction
• Subject to all federal, state and local regulations for CDL drivers including DOT physical and drug screen
• Willing to wear program uniforms and conform to program dress and appearance codes
• Willing to conform to teaching methods and standards set by the program
• Willing to abide by all program rules and regulations for staff and students
• Meet all FMCSR requirements for commercial driver
• Willing to work weekends and evenings as assigned
• Ability to meet the following physical requirements:
• Climbing into and out of conventional tractor cabs and trailers
• Pulling full strength vertically and horizontally to lift tractor hood and kook and unhook a trailer
• Pulling full strength vertically and horizontally to lift tractor hood and kook and unhook a trailer
• Standing up to 9 hours per day outside in all types of weather conditions
• Sitting up to 9 hours per day riding a tractor trailer
• Ability to quickly turn head and/or body to observe student driving situation
• Ability to grab wheel and/or gear shift from the tractor passenger sear in an emergency situation
• Ability to record and accurately calculate mileage and student driving time
• Ability to read and write English
• Ability to speak English understandably so that persons can clearly and easily understand direction
• Ability to speak distinctively and at a sufficient volume to be heard by the student driver over the noise of the running engine.

Qualifications

• Employees of Cecil College, including instructors for online and virtual courses, must be residents of Maryland or the contiguous states of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, or the District of Columbia.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorships.

Skills

• Effective communication skills
• Physical stamina and endurance
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Knowledge of commercial driving regulations and safety standards

Benefits

• Accrual of sick and safe leave (1 hour of sick and safe leave accrued for every 30 hours worked)
• Opportunity to open a voluntary retirement account with TIAA or Fidelity
• Employee paid short term disability based on eligibility guidelines
• Access to the Fitness Center and library
• Tuition waiver based on eligibility guidelines

Pay

$25/hr; This is a non-exempt (hourly), overtime eligible position.

Schedule

This is a Part-Time Position. Hours vary but include weekdays, evenings and weekends.