CDL Instructor (Class A)
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Job Type: Full-Time/Part-Time
Pay: $25.00/ hr
Help Shape the Next Generation of Professional Drivers
Whether you're an experienced CDL instructor or a professional driver looking to take the next step in your career, CDL Driving Academy offers an opportunity to make a lasting impact.
Every student who walks through our doors is working toward a better future. As one of our instructors, you'll use your knowledge and experience to help students develop the skills, confidence, and professionalism needed to become safe, successful commercial drivers.
For experienced instructors, this is an opportunity to join a growing academy where your expertise will be valued. For professional drivers looking to transition off the road, it's a chance to stay connected to the trucking industry, enjoy a more predictable schedule, and help others begin rewarding careers.
Whether your experience comes from years behind the wheel or years in the classroom, we're looking for instructors who are passionate about developing safe, confident commercial drivers.
If you're passionate about safety, enjoy mentoring others, and want to make a difference every day, we'd love to meet you.
What You'll Do
- Teach students the skills necessary to safely operate Class A and Class B commercial vehicles.
- Instruct students on pre-trip inspections, in-cab inspections, vehicle control, backing maneuvers, and safe driving techniques.
- Prepare students for the Utah CDL skills examination through hands-on instruction and coaching.
- Provide constructive feedback that builds student confidence and develops safe driving habits.
- Communicate with students by phone and text to coordinate training sessions, answer questions, and support their progress.
- Maintain accurate records of student attendance, progress, and training hours.
- Conduct routine inspections of training vehicles and report maintenance concerns.
- Assist with fueling, staging, and positioning training vehicles as needed.
- Ensure all instruction is delivered in accordance with company policies and applicable safety regulations.
- Foster a positive, professional learning environment where students feel supported, challenged, and encouraged to succeed.
- Represent CDL Driving Academy with professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to exceptional customer service.
What We're Looking For
- A passion for teaching and helping others succeed.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Patient, calm, and encouraging coaching style.
- Commitment to safety and professionalism.
- Ability to explain complex concepts in a simple and understandable way.
- Comfortable communicating with students by phone, text message, and email.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Dependable, self-motivated, and able to work independently.
- Positive attitude with a team-first mindset.
- Pride in representing the trucking industry and helping develop the next generation of professional drivers.
Minimum Qualifications
- Valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL).
- Clean driving record.
- Minimum of two years of Class A driving experience.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Ability to climb in and out of commercial vehicles throughout the day.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous CDL instructor, trainer, or driver mentor experience.
- Experience teaching or coaching adults.
- Passenger endorsement.
- No manual transmission restriction.
- Bilingual (Spanish preferred but not required).
- Experience using technology for scheduling, texting, or maintaining student records.
Why Join CDL Driving Academy?
- Make a lasting impact by helping students build rewarding careers.
- Be part of a growing CDL academy from the beginning and help shape its culture.
- Whether you're an experienced instructor or transitioning from life on the road, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day.
- Stay connected to the trucking industry while enjoying a more predictable schedule and being home every night.
- Work with a supportive leadership team that values safety, integrity, and continuous improvement.
- Opportunities for career advancement as the academy grows.
- Paid holidays.
- Paid time off.
- Employee discounts on training programs.
If you're looking for an opportunity to use your experience to change lives, build the next generation of professional drivers, and grow with a company that's passionate about making a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help put more future drivers on the road to success.
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.
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
