Commercial Drivers License Instructor

Nevada System of Higher Education • Elko, NV

9d • $70,000

About The Position

Great Basin College (GBC) is seeking a responsible and qualified instructor to join its growing Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) program. The instructor will support the expansion of CDL-A and CDL-B training at the Elko main campus as well provide periodic CDL-A and CDL-B training at Ely, Pahrump, and Winnemucca; the instructor also will oversee the launch of CDL-B training at Elko. Responsibilities include teaching all aspects of the CDL program, including Class A and B, Tanker, and Double/Triple endorsements, as needed, as well as assisting with class scheduling, student recruitment, and job placement. Candidates certified to teach CDL-B with Passenger Endorsement preferred. This position is grant funded, and contingent upon ongoing and available funding through June 30, 2027.

Requirements

• Must possess a Nevada Commercial Driver’s License with endorsements required for the position.
• Five years of driving experience or related transportation experience.
• Three years clean driving record with no DUIs.
• Familiarity with basic computer applications and office duties related to staying in compliance with FMCSA.
• Experience in or willingness to learn distance delivery methods, including interactive video and online (internet) technologies.

Nice To Haves

• Teaching experience is highly recommended.
• Candidates certified to teach CDL-B with Passenger Endorsement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and coordinate CDL instruction in consideration of student and program needs.
• Teach courses related to A, B, Passenger (where possible), Tanker, Double and Triple CDL endorsements.
• Travel throughout GBC’s 86,000-mile service area to teach 4–6-week classes.
• Maintain and update curriculum as needed.
• Work with state and federal agencies.
• Train students in vehicles with various transmission configurations.
• Model safe and proper driving skills while operating vehicles that require a CDL.
• Work with Department of Motor Vehicles departments to schedule student tests.
• Know state and federal law as related to CDL.
• Work well with the lead GBC CDL Instructor and CDL program staff.
• Participate in college activities and committee work.

Benefits

• Health insurance options including medical, dental and vision
• 12 paid holidays
• Life insurance, long-term disability
• Generous annual and sick leave with 24 annual leave days, a beginning balance of 30 sick leave days.
• ComPsych supports employees through life's difficult moments.
• No state income tax!
• Free Parking
• Grants-in-aid for Faculty Employees
• Great Basin College is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee’s spouse or domestic partner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed