Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Instructor Print Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Instructor Salary $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 Annually Location Gonzales, LA Job Type Unclassified Job Number 225268 Department River Parishes Community College Opening Date 08/25/2026 Closing Date 12/31/2026 11:59 PM Central Description Benefits About this Job POSITION DESCRIPTION: Commercial Driver's License (CDL) InstructorPOSITION
TITLE: Commercial Driver's License (CDL) InstructorAPPOINTMENT: Appointed by the Chancellor upon recommendation of the Vice Chancellor of Education & Planning and the Dean of Career & Technical Education.REPORTS TO: Career and Technical Education Program ManagerPOSITION SUMMARYThe Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Instructor delivers high-quality instruction and training for the Commercial Driver's License Program
across the River Parishes Community College service area (Iberville, Ascension, St. James, St. John the Baptist, and St. Charles Parishes). Instruction may include classroom, range, behind-the-wheel road, online, hybrid, evening, and/or weekend training based on program needs.This role is responsible for developing and delivering curriculum, coordinating behind-the-wheel training, ensuring regulatory and safety
compliance, maintaining training vehicles and related equipment, and supporting student success. The instructor will collaborate with industry partners, participate in recruitment and advising activities, and contribute to campus committees and college initiatives. Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a satisfactory driving record• Five (5) years of
professional commercial driving experience• High school diploma or equivalent• Knowledge of FMCSA, DOT, and applicable state CDL regulationsPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS• Experience as a CDL instructor or trainer, including community college, workforce, corporate, or transportation industry training• Associate degree or higher• Knowledge of Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) requirements and FMCSA Training Provider
Registry standards• Experience in workforce development or adult education Job Specification REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES• Demonstrated proficiency operating commercial motor vehicles, including tractor-trailers and other CDL-class vehicles• Knowledge of FMCSA, DOT, state, and industry safety regulations• Ability to deliver effective classroom, range, and behind-the-wheel instruction• Ability to adapt to
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