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CDL-A - Tanker Driver Instructor

Schneider
Galveston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 8/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/1/2026

Tanker Driver Instructor

Home time: Daily

Experience: 12 months or greater CDL experience

Schedule

  • Monday through Friday, 0615-1600.

Job Overview

  • Demonstrate and teach driving skills and techniques that align with Schneider Training Academy guidelines and training materials.
  • Facilitate on the job, in-truck training on the electronic tablet and Schneider’s workflow system.
  • Recognize and correct unsafe driving habits.
  • Provide verbal and written feedback and suggestions for improvement.
  • Evaluate and provide updates on candidates who are not meeting expected levels of ability within set timelines.
  • Complete annual Schneider instructor re-certification process and continually meet DOT requirements.
  • Utilize and assign electronic computer-based training to driver students.
  • Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned, and the scope of the job may change based on business demands, which could include hauling freight as needed.
  • Exhibit professional behavior that aligns with Schneider values and standards.

Pay and bonus potential

  • Competitive starting annual salary.
  • Bi-monthly paychecks.
  • Annual profit-sharing bonuses available.
  • Paid vacation time available immediately after starting.
  • Based on CDL driver experience, performance and location

Skills qualifications

  • Previous instructor/training experience preferred.
  • Ability to coach and mentor effectively in a team environment.
  • Demonstrate a positive, professional attitude and the ability and willingness to accept change.
  • Ability to learn, demonstrate and train Schneider’s company policies and procedures.
  • Experience in Word, Excel, and other computer-based systems is a plus.

Driver qualifications

  • Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
  • DOT physical card.
  • Minimum 12 months of Class A driving experience.
  • Tanker endorsement required at time of hire.
  • HazMat endorsement required after starting - Schneider's self-paced online certification training will help you secure it.
  • Follow and have a knowledge of company policies.
  • Ability to coach and mentor effectively.
  • Live within 50 miles of Houston, TX.

Still need more experience or have questions about qualifications? Call us at 800-447-7433, and we can talk you through everything.

Additional benefits

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) savings plan with company match.
  • Paid time off and paid holidays.
  • Tuition reimbursement.

More reasons to choose Schneider

  • Resilient, values-based culture that drives safety first and always, integrity in every action, respect for all and excellence in all we do.
  • Individual development opportunities through company-paid training, active leadership involvement and more than 170 online personal development courses.

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