Driving Instructor Job at Jm Bowen Logistics LLC Truck Driving Schools of America, Avondale, AZ

  • Jm Bowen Logistics LLC Truck Driving Schools of America
  • Avondale, AZ

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a safety-minded, patient, and experienced professional to join our team as a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Instructor. In this role, you will transition your real-world trucking experience into the classroom and training yard, preparing adult learners to successfully launch their commercial driving careers. You will be responsible for delivering a standardized curriculum, coaching students through hands-on maneuvers, and ensuring absolute compliance with federal and state safety regulations.

Yard Skills & Backing Training

  • Train students on vehicle awareness and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) pre-trip inspection standards. [1, 2]
  • Conduct hands-on coaching for essential range maneuvers, including straight-line backing, offset parking, alley-docking, and parallel parking. [1]
  • Manage the training yard layout to ensure a safe, organized environment for multiple student drivers.

On-the-Road Coaching

  • Provide direct, behind-the-wheel instruction to students navigating public roads, highways, and city traffic.
  • Coach students on defensive driving techniques, smooth gear shifting, proper mirror usage, and speed control.
  • Maintain control of the vehicle from the instructor seat to intervene during safety-critical situations.

Required Qualifications & Skills

  • License: Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License with a clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
  • Experience: Minimum of 2 to 3 years of verifiable over-the-road (OTR) or local tractor-trailer driving experience.
  • Medical: Ability to pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical exam and regular drug screenings.
  • Soft Skills: Exceptional patience, clear verbal communication, and the ability to adapt teaching styles to diverse adult learners.
  • Have manual experience.
\nCompany Description

We are a family owned and operated business. We are very safety conscious and believe each person serves a great purpose.

Company Description

We are a family owned and operated business. We are very safety conscious and believe each person serves a great purpose.

Job Tags

Local area, Shift work

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