Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Instructor - PT

Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Instructor

Location: Lehi, UT

Status: Part-Time

Hours: Monday−Friday; 4:00 p.m.−9:00 p.m. (winter hours) and 5:00 p.m.−10:00 p.m. (summer hours)

Pay/Salary: $27.00−$29.00

Summary                                   

As a CDL Instructor, you'll play a vital role in shaping the future of the trucking industry by preparing the next generation of safe, responsible, and skilled professional drivers. This is more than just a teaching job—it's an opportunity to share your real-world experience and make a lasting impact on students' careers and lives. If you're passionate about safety, mentorship, and professional excellence, this position offers the chance to contribute to a meaningful mission. A minimum of two years of verifiable Class-A driving experience is required.

Why Work with Us?

The workplace culture and opportunities here at MTECH are benefits in and of themselves, but here's what you can expect from MTECH's generous benefits package:

• Positive Work Culture: Be a part of a friendly, team-oriented environment where your contributions are valued.
• Professional Growth: Receive an MTECH tuition waiver after three months (minimum hours may apply), opening doors to further your education and skills.

What You'll Do:

Responsibilities of the Commercial Driver's License Instructor include, but are not limited to:

• Provide hands-on, safe, and practical instruction in both range and road settings to support student learning.
• Prepare students with the technical knowledge and professional demeanor required for a successful career in commercial driving.
• Evaluate student performance and progress, ensuring mastery of core skills, safety practices, and job readiness.
• Support student growth through feedback, encouragement, and skill development.
• Demonstrate and model a strong work ethic, professionalism, and safe driving practices.
• Guide students in the proper use and maintenance of program vehicles and equipment.
• Take initiative to perform additional tasks that support the success of students and the program.
• Must be able to work part of the day in adverse weather conditions.

What We're Looking For:

• Education Requirements: A high school diploma or GED.
• Experience: A minimum of two years of verifiable Class-A driving experience, including over-the-road (OTR) or local routes.
• Technical Skills: Must be proficient in driving a non-synchronized manual transmission.
• Licensing Requirements: Must possess a valid, non-restricted Class-A CDL license. Must be able and willing to obtain an instructor license through a state-approved agency.
• Compliance Standards: Must be able to pass a DOT physical, drug screening, and background check.
• Organizational Abilities: Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively, multitask, and stay organized in a dynamic training environment.
• Attention to Detail: Strong problem-solving skills and a high level of attention to detail, especially when evaluating student performance and ensuring safety protocols.
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Clear, respectful communication and a passion for mentoring and guiding adult learners toward success.

Ready to Apply?

If you're ready to use your driving experience to train, mentor, and inspire future drivers, we invite you to join our team. Help shape a safer, more professional trucking industry. Apply today and be the difference that drives success at MTECH.

To inquire about this position, email humanresources@mtec.edu.

MTECH maintains the right to conduct a criminal history background check; employment is contingent upon background check results.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

Mountainland Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. 

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies:

Lynn Adams
Title IX Coordinator 
ladams@mtec.edu
(801) 753-4245

Inquiries may also be sent to the Office for Civil Rights—Denver Office, U.S. Department of Education, in the Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO,80204-3582. They can be reached by phone at 303-844-5695 (TTY at 800-877-8339), by fax at 303-844-4303, or by email at OCR.Denver@ed.gov.