CDL Class A Instructor Job at Driving Academy, Wayne, NJ

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  • Driving Academy
  • Wayne, NJ

Job Description

Position Summary

The primary role of Driving Academy’s Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Instructor is to ensure that our students are given the highest quality education in preparation for their CDL road test. You will be working hands on with students at our training yard to help them perfect their pre-trip/in-cab inspection, parking maneuvers, road driving skills, and operate a vehicle safely in accordance with applicable laws in all outdoor conditions.

About Our Company

We are the Driving Academy, we provide affordable, state-approved classroom and behind-the-wheel lessons for people who are aspiring to earn a Commercial Drivers License (CDL), and we are growing by the day. Our mission is to help our students get on the Road to Freedom by earning their CDL! We are Accountable and Results Oriented in our pursuit to see every team member reach their personal, professional, and financial goals through the work we do together. Our core value of having Integrity is the backbone of our business and guides our hiring process.

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

  • Instructs students in the skills needed to operate CDL vehicles, such as tractor trailers and buses
  • Teaches students how to park CDL vehicles using a variety of different methods:
  • Teaches students how to conduct pre-trip and in-cab inspections in preparation for CDL testing
  • Prepares materials for trucking simulator program lessons, assignments and tests; evaluates, corrects, and grades student performance
  • Tracks and assigns student time in the vehicles
  • Implements safety policies and procedures
  • Conducts routine inspections on vehicles including adding/refueling vehicles
  • Maintains required paperwork for individual student/yard files and other necessary records
  • Move vehicles from one location to another in training yard
  • Oversees students as they learn to safely and properly operate a vehicle on public roadways
  • Performs other related duties as assigned

KEY COMPETENCIES

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to be successful in this role, but are not necessarily all inclusive.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Extensive knowledge of CDL vehicle operation and vehicle laws
  • Ability to be patient and remain calm when riding with a student driver
  • Knowledge of CDL vehicle components and their purposes
  • Ability to teach students the principles of operating a vehicle

Education And Experience

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Valid Commercial Driver’s License and clean driving record required
  • Class A License Required
  • Two years of relevant experience
  • Fluency in multiple languages preferred; languages will be specified
  • Teaching or law enforcement background desirable

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
  • Ability to climb in and out of trucks and buses
  • Prolonged ability to stand
  • Prolonged periods of riding in a vehicle
  • Physical ability to operate a vehicle
  • Ability to look beneath trucks and buses
  • Ability to see near and far details
  • Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds at a time
  • Perform work with OSHA required PPE; Including COVID19 PPE
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential requirements

Compensation

  • $23 - $25 per hour
  • Monthly bonus available

Benefits

  • Health Insurance Stipend
  • Bonus Pay
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Vacation Days
  • Paid Sick Days
  • 401(k) with matching
  • Employee Discount
  • Professional Training & Development Opportunities

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

As an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting the needs of a multigenerational and multicultural workforce, Driving Academy recognizes that a diverse staff, reflective of our community, is an integral and welcome part of a successful and ethical business. We hire local talent at all levels regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability and actively foster inclusion in all forms both within our company and across interactions with clients, candidates, and partners.

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