Commercial Truck Driving Instructor

Commercial Truck Driving Instructor

Salary

$29.77 Hourly

Location

Roseburg, OR

Job Type

Part-time Faculty

Job Number

202600075

Department

Faculty Employment

Opening Date

05/01/2026

• Description
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Commercial Truck Driving Instructor

Part-Time

Help Train the Next Generation of Professional Drivers!

UCC is currently hiring multiple instructors for this position. This recruitment will remain open until filled.

Do you have a passion for the trucking industry and a desire to share your experience with others? Join UCC as a Part-Time Commercial Truck Driving Instructor and help students gain the skills and confidence needed to launch successful careers in commercial driving.

As a CDL Instructor, you'll provide hands-on training and classroom support to students working toward earning their Commercial Driver's License (CDL). This is a rewarding opportunity to make a direct impact in workforce education while working alongside a supportive instructional team.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Teach Commercial Truck Driving to students in the Truck Driving Program as assigned using approved curriculum and course outline.
• Meets each assigned class with punctuality, enthusiasm and regular attendance.
• Implements class activities that will promote maximum learning.
• Provide classroom (if assigned) and behind-the-wheel driving instruction to help students earn their Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Conducts class during the time and in the room provided on the regular college schedule; any deviation from this should be approved by the Lead Instructor and/or Director of Community & Workforce Training.
• Carries out college policies in all aspects that relate to this position. Provides grades and student employment information as appropriate.
• Works as a team member with other instructors and UCC staff.
• Participate in one night drive per class.

Incidental Functions:

• Leaves the classroom in proper order at the conclusion of the class activities.
• Conducts self as a representative of the college staff when participating in college related functions.
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Class A Commercial Drivers License.
• Five years Commercial Truck Driving experience preferred.
• Teaching experience preferred.
• Teaching hours could include early mornings, evenings and weekends.
• Log truck, heavy haul experience preferred.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:

For full consideration applicants must submit with their application all of the following:

• A cover letter which addresses your interest in Umpqua Community College and how you would excel in this position.
• Current resume that includes educational and professional work experience.
• A list of 3 professional references listing contact information including email address.

VETERANS PREFERENCE STATEMENT:

Umpqua Community College provides employment preference to qualified veterans in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be given only if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position and electronically attaches the required documentation at the time of application.

Required Documentation:

Applicants claiming veterans presence must submit one of the following:

• Member Copy 4 of the Certificate of Released or Discharged from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or
• Letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs including receipt of a non-service connected pension. Disabled veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans Disability Preference Letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Resources:

• Request military service records: https://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records
• Veterans Preference information: https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/pages/veterans-preference.aspx

STATEMENT OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:

UCC prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law in any area, activity, or operation of the College. The College also prohibits retaliation against an individual for engaging in activity protected under this policy and interfering with rights or privileges granted under anti-discrimination laws.

Employment with Umpqua Community College is contingent upon background check approval.

Umpqua Community College provides a comprehensive benefit package to all Full-Time, regular employees. This includes:

• Medical Insurance (includes college contribution towards monthly premiums)
• Dental Insurance (includes college contribution towards monthly premiums)
• Vision Insurance (includes college contribution towards monthly premiums)
• $30,000 Basic Life & AD&D Insurance (employer paid)
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off : includes vacation, personal, and sick leave
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition waiver for employee, spouse and eligible dependents
• Employee Assistance Program
• Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (PERS)

Optional Benefits including:

• Oregon Savings Growth Plan 457(b)
• Various 403(b) and Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans
• Section 125 plan (Flexible Spending)
• Personal Short-Term Accident & Disability, additional Life Insurance and Cancer Insurance plans

01

Do you possess a valid Class A CDL?

• Yes
• No

02

Please describe your commercial driving experience, including the types of vehicles and loads you have operated.

03

How many years of commercial truck driving experience do you have?

• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 3 Years
• 3 - 5 Years
• 5 - 10 Years
• 10 + Years

04

Have you ever trained, mentored, or supervised new drivers?

• Yes
• No

05

Are you able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends?

• Yes
• No

06

Have you reviewed the Supplemental Information section of this job posting and attached all required documentation, including any applicable required documentation for Veterans Preference? Please note that missing documents will disqualify your application and it will be marked as incomplete.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Umpqua Community College

Address 1140 Umpqua College Rd

Roseburg, Oregon, 97470

Phone 541 440 7690

Website http://umpqua.edu