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Sage Truck Driving School

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Traveling CDL Driver Trainer

Denver, CO · On-site

$62K - $62.50K/yr

... training for entry level students and corporate customers. This includes instructor travel ... Driving instructors must also be capable of demonstrating the SAGE curriculum subject matter and ...

Sage Truck Driving School

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CDL Driver Trainer - Traveling

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$62K - $62.50K/yr

... training for entry level students and corporate customers. This includes instructor travel ... Driving instructors must also be capable of demonstrating the SAGE curriculum subject matter and ...

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CDL Travel Instructor - Texas (62632)

IEC CORP GROUP

San Antonio, TX

$18.25 - $23.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

SAGE provides comprehensive CDL training courses, as well as basic, advanced, and specialized tractor-trailer training for entry level students and corporate customers. This includes instructor travel assignments to train corporate customers at their facilities. Training may vary based on the customers needs, but is typically Class A training. Travel costs are covered, and include flights, rental car, hotel and per diem, as necessary. This is a position that requires good independent judgment, courteous customer interaction, and professionalism. Assignments vary from 1-4 weeks at a time.

See why SAGE is a #1 rated national truck driver training school, and is trusted by some of the best trucking companies in the country. SAGE has 25 schools nationwide and is an established truck driver training leader across the country with a curriculum modeled after the highest training standards in the trucking industry.

Requirements:

Two (2) years of practical trucking related experience in last 5 years that demonstrates instructional competency.

Valid Class A CDL license and a safe CDL A driving record as determined by the SAGE Safety Department.

Knowledge/Skill: Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of safe truck driving and all of the laws and regulations covering tractor-trailer interstate operations. Driving instructors must also be capable of demonstrating the SAGE curriculum subject matter and skills for the students.

Attitude: Driving instructors/teachers must show an attitude that is favorable toward performance. Driver/Instructor attitudes are assessed according to standards of professionalism, respect, motivation, maturity, and safety.

Benefits:

  • Health Benefits (Medical, dental, vision)
  • Paid vacations
  • Paid ten major holidays
  • Excellent team working environment
  • 401K with company match
  • Scheduling flexibility
  • Sick pay
  • Bonuses Possible
  • Overtime possible
  • Be a mentor for new drivers!

Paid Lodging/Car/Per-Diem while on assignment

Additional Competencies:

All truck driving instructors must typically have knowledge, skill, and actual performance abilities that far exceed the abilities identified in the objectives of the curriculum. Driving instructors communicate instructions to students, assess student performance, and provide students guidance on performing maneuvers on a skills driving range and in the truck on roads in 4 to 12 hour shifts.

Regulatory Compliance:

Truck Driver Trainers/Instructors must meet the minimum qualifications for interstate tractor-trailer drivers in accordance with all requirements of the applicable Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, including, but not limited to, meeting the physical and driver qualification standards of Part 391, as well as be able to pass as D.O.T. drug/alcohol screen.

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