(Temporary, Part-time, Hiring Pool) Truck Driving Trainer

Description Of Basic Functions And Responsibilities

DESCRIPTION OF BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Shasta College is seeking an experienced CDL Driving Instructor to provide hands-on, behind-the-wheel training.

This position is ideal for retired or semi-retired drivers who want to stay active in the industry, share their knowledge, and make a meaningful impact—without the demands of long-haul driving. Additionally, this position is great for anyone that is qualified and seeks part-time, punctuated, temporary work. Training hours are dependent on student enrollment

Our program is well-established and successful, with small class sizes (just 2 students at a time), allowing for a relaxed, focused, and highly rewarding teaching environment.

CLASSIFICATION: Temporary Employee Salary Schedule

SUPERVISOR: Project Coordinator of Community and Contract Education or designee

Typical Duties, Knowledge and Ability

• Provide behind-the-wheel training for Class A students
• Teach pre-trip inspections, vehicle control, backing, and safe road driving
• Reinforce defensive driving and hazard awareness
• Evaluate student performance and provide guidance
• Prepare students for CDL skills and road testing
• Maintain accurate training documentation
• Model safe, professional driving habits
• Total assignment hours is approx. 44 hours per student trainee
  
  

Experience/Education

• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with no restrictions
• Current DOT Medical Certificate (DOT Physical)
• Minimum 2 years of commercial driving experience
• Clean driving record
• Strong communication and mentoring skills
• Enrollment in the districts Controlled Substances and Alcohol Testing Program
• Enrollment in the DMV employee pull notice program
• Ability to safely demonstrate proficiency in commercial vehicles
  
  

Additional Information

Online Application with Additional Preferred Materials to be attached to application:

• Current resume
  
  

The Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Joint Community College District ("Shasta College") does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religious preference, age, disability (physical and mental), pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, sexual orientation, genetics, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law in admission and access to, or treatment in employment, educational programs or activities at any of its campuses. Shasta College also prohibits harassment on any of these bases, including sexual harassment, as well as sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.