Description
Join Bridgerland Technical College as a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Instructor
Are you an experienced commercial driver who enjoys mentoring others and helping them build successful careers? Bridgerland Technical College is seeking a
Part-Time Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Instructor to join our team in Brigham City, Utah. This onsite position offers an exciting opportunity to share your expertise, train future professional drivers, and make a lasting impact on the transportation industry.
As a CDL Instructor, you'll help students develop the knowledge, driving skills, safety awareness, and professionalism needed to succeed in today's commercial transportation workforce. Through classroom instruction, driving range exercises, and behind-the-wheel training, you'll prepare students for successful careers and CDL licensure.
If you're passionate about trucking, safety, and workforce development, we'd love to hear from you.
About Bridgerland Technical College
Bridgerland Technical College is one of Utah's eight technical colleges. We provide high-quality, technical education to those in the Bear River Region. We prepare students for successful careers through hands-on skills and learning opportunities.
What You'll Do
As a Part-Time Commercial Driver's License Instructor, you'll provide engaging instruction and hands-on training that prepares students for success in the commercial driving industry.
Key responsibilities include:
- Planning, developing, and delivering organized learning opportunities aligned with approved curriculum.
- Providing classroom instruction in commercial driving regulations, vehicle systems, trip planning, inspections, and safety practices.
- Delivering behind-the-wheel instruction on driving ranges and public roadways.
- Teaching safe vehicle operation, defensive driving techniques, and compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Creating a safe, organized, and student-centered learning environment.
- Assessing student learning through practical driving evaluations, assignments, and examinations.
- Monitoring student attendance, progress, and achievement.
- Maintaining accurate student records and supporting academic advising efforts.
- Collaborating with faculty and staff to promote student success and program excellence.
- Building relationships with industry partners to ensure curriculum remains current and aligned with workforce needs.
- Maintaining training vehicles, equipment, and instructional resources in accordance with safety standards.
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and program development efforts.
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate is an experienced commercial driver who is passionate about education, safety, and helping students succeed.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree and a minimum of four years of CDL driving or transportation education experience; or
- Technical college certificate and one year of related industry experience; or
- High school diploma or equivalent with four or more years of commercial driving industry experience.
- Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with an excellent driving record.
- Strong knowledge of CDL regulations, vehicle operations, safety practices, and industry standards.
- Ability to provide classroom, driving range, and behind-the-wheel instruction.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous teaching, training, mentoring, or supervisory experience.
- Knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations.
- Strong organizational and classroom management skills.
- Ability to motivate and engage adult learners.
- Commitment to maintaining a professional, positive, and student-centered learning environment.
- Ability to build relationships with employers and industry partners.
- Basic computer proficiency and experience with Microsoft Office applications.
Why Join Us?
This part-time position offers the opportunity to share your expertise while helping students launch rewarding careers in the transportation industry. You'll work alongside dedicated educators in a collaborative environment where your knowledge directly impacts student success and strengthens the commercial driving workforce throughout our region.
Whether you're looking to supplement your driving career, explore teaching opportunities, or give back to the profession, this role provides a rewarding way to make a difference.
Drive the Next Generation Forward
If you're passionate about commercial driving, education, and helping others succeed, we encourage you to apply today. Join Bridgerland Technical College and help prepare the next generation of safe, skilled, and professional commercial drivers.