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CDL Instructor- Staff Instructor III

🇺🇸 Lexington, Kentucky 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $4,014 - $5,017 per Month 💻 Teaching 🗓️ November 9th, 2026
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Kentucky Community & Technical College System is hiring a CDL Instructor- Staff Instructor III. The role teaches commercial driver licensing at Bluegrass Community and Technical College's Leestown Campus in Lexington, combining hybrid online lectures, competency-based instruction, and hands-on labs. The instructor prepares students for the Class A permit test and the road skills exams, and may teach in other communities depending on workforce demand.

Highlights
  • Teach the college's CDL program through hybrid online lectures, competency-based instruction, and hands-on labs, working day hours and some evenings on the Leestown Campus.
  • Prepare students to pass the written CDL-A permit test as well as the pre-trip, skills, and road tests.
  • Evaluate student performance, document progress through attendance forms and checklists, and provide additional help where gaps appear.
  • Emphasize safety concepts, principles, and procedures, and keep the training trucks safe, clean, and well-maintained.
  • Maintain organized student records and handle other departmental responsibilities, with instruction in other communities when workforce demand calls for it.
  • Pay range of $4,014 to $5,017 per month on a 12-month contract, working 37.5 hours per week on-site.
  • High school diploma or equivalent, a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License, and five years of verifiable commercial driving experience as a Class A driver with a clean driving record.
  • Preferred qualifications include experience teaching CDL Class A courses and an associate degree or higher.

CDL Instructor- Staff Instructor III Full Description

Job Summary
Bluegrass Community and Technical College is hiring a full-time instructor with a broad background in Commercial Driver Licensing (CDL). The instructor will teach various formats within the CDL Program which includes Hybrid (online) lecture, competency based, and hands on labs. This position will work day and some evening hours on the Leestown Campus. Based on Workforce demand, instruction could take place in other communities as needed.

Job Duties:
  • Provide instruction so CDL students are well-educated and able to pass written CDL-A permit test, as well as pre-trip, skills, and road tests.
  • Continually evaluate student performance and document progress through attendance forms and checklists.
  • While monitoring student progress, identify any gaps and provide additional help as needed.
  • Emphasize safety concepts, principles, and procedures.
  • Ensure that the trucks are safe, clean, and well-maintained.
  • Provide Bluegrass CDL students with quality training, while maintaining organized records and other various departmental responsibilities.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Five (5) years’ verifiable commercial driving experience as a CDL, Class A driver with a clean driving record.
  • Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience teaching CDL, Class A courses.
  • Associates Degree or Higher
Additional Skills Requested:
  • Strong commitment to excellence in teaching
  • Experience working with a diverse population
  • Commitment to the mission of the College

Position Details
  • Salary Range: $4014- $5017
  • Contract Term Length: 12 Months
  • Standard Hours: 37.5 per week
  • Work Location: On-Site
  • FLSA Status: Exempt
  • College: Bluegrass Community & Technical College
  • Campus Location: Bluegrass C&TC - Leestown Campus
  • Department: Advancement and Workforce Development
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