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Trainer-Truck Driving Program
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A Driving Instructor is responsible for teaching students the rules of the road and the safe way to handle an automobile or motorcycle. This may involve both classroom and/or behind the wheel instruction. They are required to remain up to date with their regional and national traffic laws to insure proper curriculum and demonstration. Some inform their students on the process to obtain a valid driver's license in their region or nation.
$56,536 / year median in Ohio
+5% projected growth
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Position Information EEO Statement Central Community College, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, CCC is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.
Central Community College is an EOE. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), CCC will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes. Central Community College uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes. Job Title Trainer-Truck Driving Program
Campus Hastings
Other Full-time or Part-time? Full Time
Department Career and Technical Sciences
Classification Contract
Exempt / Non Exempt Status Exempt
Grant Funded No
Degree Required High School Diploma / GED
Degree Preferred None
Experience Required 2 years
Estimated Hours per Week 40
Salary Posting Number P01721
Position Summary Information Qualifications Required High School Diploma/GED
2 Years Class A CDL Driving Experience General Summary The truck driving trainer will assist the truck driving program director to support the overall instructional process. The duties of the trainer will be to oversee the over the road and driver training range. The trainer will assist with the scheduling of students for testing and observations and will also be accountable for the equipment to create an efficient use of all truck resources. Trainers will assist, observe and evaluate students as they accomplish driving maneuvers on the range and over the road. Trainers will assist with classroom instruction by preparing and giving presentations of instructional materials, which are scheduled and approved by the program director. The trainer will evaluate and assess trainees' skills and performance, ensuring they are prepared for on-the-road responsibilities in a safe and compliant manner. Additionally, the trainer will provide both in-cab and classroom training on topics such as logbook management, vehicle maintenance, routes, and regulations (e.g., hours of service, ELD use, DOT requirements). Trainers will perform these duties and tasks in accordance with the college policies and procedures. The trainers will be asked to facilitate other duties as assigned by the program director.
Additional requirements upon hire:
- Pass the Nebraska DMV state standards to be a Nebraska Driver Training School Instructor and a Third-Party Tester, to include an approved background DMV screening.
- Essential Functions Essential Functions Assist students with their BTW (Behind the wheel), driving range, and public roadways experience.
- Essential Functions Facilitate and interpret D.O.T. rules and regulations as applicable to the truck driving program.
- Essential Functions Maintain, oversee, and provide evaluations in safety by coordinating vehicle movements and driving exercises on the driving range and public roadways.
- Essential Functions Implement proper truck and trailer daily operations which consist of assisting students in performing pre-trip inspections, start up of trucks in the morning, and ensure proper equipment is with trucks as per D.O.T. rules etc.
- Essential Functions Perform routine safety inspections and minor maintenance of the college truck fleet. Schedule trucks and trailers for maintenance and repairs.
- Essential Functions Maintain and be accountable for fleet maintenance records, i.e., enter data onto record forms, check records for scheduled maintenance, store records in computer format etc.
- Essential Functions Prepare reports and complete daily evaluation forms that document student training performance and progress.
Essential Functions Assist the truck driving program director in the instruction and supervision of students' activities in the classroom. Lead and observe students as they complete pre-trip inspections, lead and observe students as they perform various required over the road and range driving maneuvers. Lead and assist the students in correct safe and legal vehicle operations, give presentations of classroom instructional materials as scheduled by the program director.
Essential Functions Facilitate and administer the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles Third Party Examination as approved by the Nebraska DMV and scheduled by program director, which will be considered the final exam.
Essential Functions May be required to work outside of normal work hours and may be required to travel and have overnight stays as scheduled by the program director.
Posting Detail Information Open Date 09/14/2026
Close Date 10/05/2026
Approximate starting date of employment 11/02/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (
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Required Documents
Cover Letter / Letter of Application
Resume
Highest Degree Obtained Transcript
Optional Documents
Unofficial Transcript 1
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