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St. Louis Community College is hiring a Instructor, Truck Driver-Part Time to run classroom and hands-on training for its Truck Driver Training Program. The instructor prepares students for the Class A commercial driver's license exam and an entry-level trucking career, teaching everything from basic truck operations to behind-the-wheel coaching on the driving range and public roadways. The role also supports the program's equipment, curriculum, and industry relationships.

Highlights

Teach classroom topics including basic truck operations, defensive driving, vehicle inspections, trip planning, and backing, coupling, and uncoupling maneuvers
Run hands-on training using driving simulator modules and skills maneuvers on the driving range
Coach students behind the wheel during city and highway driving situations
Evaluate and grade students and maintain accurate student files
Monitor Truck Driver Training Program equipment and report issues to management
Provide equipment maintenance in emergency situations
Build and maintain relationships with trucking-industry employers and help recruit students
Contribute to curriculum development and revisions
Complies with DOT-FMCSA Entry Level Driver Training requirements
Pays $28.22 per hour
Requires an associate degree (or a high school diploma/GED plus two additional years of experience) and three years of trucking-industry experience as an over-the-road driver and driver trainer
Requires a valid Class A CDL clear of air brake restrictions, a clean driving record, and a current DOT medical card
Work happens outdoors on the driving range in all weather, with time also spent riding or driving on public roadways

Instructor, Truck Driver-Part Time Full Description

Position Summary

The Instructor, Truck Driver provides a variety of teaching activities that prepare students for the class A-commercial driver’s license (CDL) examination and an entry-level position in the trucking industry, in compliance with DOT-FMCSA Entry Level Driver Training requirements.

Primary Duties Performed

Teach classroom portions of the Truck Driver Training Program including, but not limited to: basic truck operations, defensive driving practices, introduction to vehicle inspections, trip planning, managing life on the road, and explanation of backing maneuvers, coupling, and uncoupling, among other relevant topics.
Teach hands-on portion of the Truck Driver Training Program including: driving simulator training modules; demonstrate and teach skills maneuvers on the driving range (backing, shifting, etc.); and provide driving demonstrations, and maintain safe conditions while coaching student drivers during behind-the-wheel training in city and highway driving situations.
Evaluate and grade students throughout the program, in accordance with established guidelines. Maintain accurate student files.
Monitor the condition of the Truck Driver Training Program equipment and report any issues to management.
Maintain relationships with employers in the trucking industry and assist with the recruitment of students.
Participates in curriculum development and revisions.
Ability to provide maintenance on equipment in emergency situations.
Maintain current knowledge, skill, and certifications in field of specialization.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Experience

Associate degree or equivalent, and three (3) years of experience in the trucking industry (as over-the-road driver and driver training).
The equivalent to an associate degree is High School/GED, plus an additional two years of experience.
Valid Class A-Commercial Driver License (CDL) clear of air brake restrictions, clear driving record, and current DOT medical card. Must pass DOT drug test. Able to stand for long periods and work outdoors.

Working Conditions

Generally, works outdoors on driving range on campus. Working in various weather conditions including heat and cold.
Some time may be spent driving or riding in trucks on public roadways, or in a campus classroom environment and/or online format.
Working around moving vehicles often.
Hours of work per day may vary within a forty (40) hour week.

Physical Requirements

Standing and walking during teaching; Entering and exiting semi-trucks safely; Driving and sitting in various types of trucks while coaching student drivers. Speaking loudly and hand/arm movements to direct students.

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