CDL Semi-Truck Driving Instructor - Waterloo, IA

CDL Semi-Truck Driving Instructor - Waterloo, IA

Vacancy Notice:Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Application Deadline:Open Until Filled

Position Type:Classified

Hours:Part Time

Reports To:Manager, Regional Transportation Training Center

Job Summary

Are you a retired truck driver or have free time and want to earn some extra money? Are you passionate about making an impact and empowering individuals to pursue an education that fits their career goals? Hawkeye Community College has a great opportunity for you to mentor and pass on your expertise to the semi-truck drivers of tomorrow. Now is your time to be the difference!

Hawkeye Community College has an immediate need for CDL Semi-Truck Driving Instructors in Waterloo, Iowa.As an instructor, you will be instrumental in guiding students toward earning their CDL and achieving their career goals. Specifically, in this role, you will provide hands-on, in-cab, and range instruction using full-size tractor-trailers to students in transportation programs or through contracted training classes. Based primarily at the Waterloo site, you will monitor student progress through skills training and on-road practice. This position typically follows a daytime schedule with occasional evening sessions required to help students reach their employment goals.

Hawkeye Community College is a comprehensive community college focused on meeting the needs of the community by providing quality, affordable learning experiences for a wide range of students through our Adult Learning Center, Business and Community Education Department as well as through more than 50 career and technical programs and liberal arts transfer programs. Hawkeye Community College’s mission is about empowering students, strengthening businesses and enriching communities with a vision to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve.

Essential Job Functions

Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Teaches students to develop skills in shifting, clutching, cornering, backing, driving, coupling, inspecting and all other necessary competencies in becoming an entry level truck driver.

• Employs instructional methods and materials appropriate for meeting stated objectives, assesses accomplishments of students, and provides progress reports as requested and required.

• Teaches students to understand vehicle components in order to perform pre and post trip inspections.

• Instructs students on location and purpose of various components in diesel trucks and semi-trailers.

• Ensures that Hawkeye Community College and other vendor equipment (e.g. trucks, trailers), facilities, and tools are kept clean and in good condition.

• Provides hands-on training for transportation program enrollees across multiple regional facilities and contracted company sites (this makes it more general).

• Knowledge of State and Federal regulations.

• Adheres to DOT, Hawkeye Community College, and departmental safety regulations and rules.

• Treats and respects all students equally and addresses any inappropriate behavior promptly and fairly.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Minimum 2 years on the road or local driving experience.

• Hold current CDL Class A license.

• Demonstrated ability to utilize and operate full size semi-trucks during instruction.

• Demonstrated strong organizational skills.

• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills to positively interact with students, faculty, and staff.

• Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service, maintain customer confidence and protect operational integrity.

• Ability to work with and provide customer service for diverse populations (faculty, staff, students, and general public).

• Must pass/meet FMCSA requirements up to and including a pre-employment drug test, a completed FMCSA application and employment verifications.

• Must pass/meet Hawkeye Community College compliance requirements, up to and including a background check and vehicle insurance requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous teaching and/or training experience

Working Conditions

Anticipated hours are flexible and occur during the day, afternoon and/or evenings with potential for occasional weekends.

Requires skills for succeeding in an office environment, using technology. Requires good hand-eye coordination including visual acuity to use a keyboard and read technical information; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp. Work is performed in an office setting. Sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently during working hours. During the course of the day, interact with students, faculty and staff in person. Requires ability to move in and out of full semi-truck. Work is performed outside with varying degrees of climate, being aware of surroundings and moving vehicles.

Employment Status

Part-time, hourly positions on an as needed basis with an average of up to 27 hours per week.

• This position starts at $25 per hour with potential for an increase after 90 days.

Application Procedure

• Complete online application at www.hawkeyecollege.edu/employment and submit all required documentation.

• Submit/upload a cover letter

• Please indicate if you currently hold a CDL Class A license or above and include any applicable endorsements.

• Submit/upload a resume

• Submit/upload three references with a minimum of 1 being a current/past supervisor

• Completed applications that include required materials will be reviewed upon submission.

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Hawkeye Community College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to equity and diversity in its educational services and employment practices. It is the policy of Hawkeye Community College not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact the Equity and Title IX Coordinator, Hawkeye Community College, 1501 East Orange Road, P.O. Box 8015, Waterloo, Iowa 50704-8015,319-296-4405 (tel:3192964405) , [email protected] the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, Telephone:303-844-5695 (tel:3038445695) FAX: 303-844-4303, TDD 800-877-8339, [email protected].

If any applicant is in need of a reasonable accommodation in completing the application process, please notify a member of Human Resource Services.