CDL Program Training & Development Director I

Tri-County Technical College

$57K — $103K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required.
  • Minimum 3 years of commercial driving experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and related instructional experience, or equivalent credentials.
  • Ability to travel within the tri-county area; flexible hours required.
  • Experience in program curriculum development and student advisement.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, develop, and manage the CDL Program curriculum.
  • Teach hands-on and classroom portions of truck driver and heavy equipment training courses.
  • Inspect and ensure the safety of training equipment and make approved repairs.
  • Provide direct support to students including recruiting and counseling on job opportunities.
  • Complete all required recording and reporting for CDL and heavy equipment training courses.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and families.
  • 15 days of annual leave and 15 days of sick leave per year.
  • 13 paid holidays and paid parental leave.
  • Participation in the State Retirement Plan and deferred compensation programs.
  • Opportunities for professional development and team bonding activities.
Full Job Description
Salary: $57,700.00 - $103,900.00 Annually
Location : Anderson
Job Type: Exempt FT Staff
Job Number:
Department: AAEIT - Transportation/Driving
Opening Date: 06/15/2026
Agency: Tri-County Technical College
Class Code: AG40
Position Number: 109009
Pay Band: GEN10
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Friday 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Hiring Range Min: $57,700.00
Hiring Range Max: $80,800
Agency Specific Application Procedures: Finalists are subject to a criminal background and reference screening process. Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter with their online application.

Job Responsibilities
The purpose of this job is to plan, develop, and manage the CDL Program while also provide CDL/truck driver training from the classroom phase through the end of the driving phase while following all USDOT rules and regulations and fulfilling all recording and reporting requirements of the SCDMV and NCCER. Monitoring student progress and working closely with students in areas where they many need concentrated training will ensure more competent entry-level drivers and ensure a good passing rate. Implement and teach other training programs related to the trucking industries that may be needed by companies or individuals.

Job Functions:
  • Plan, develop, and manage curriculum and delivery of the CDL Program.
  • Teach the hands-on portion of all types of courses in the truck driver training program by following the established course outline for each course as well as following all USDOT and SCDMV rules and regulations. Teach the hands-on portion of all types of courses in the heavy equipment operator training program by following the established course outline for each course as well as following all NCCER rules and regulations.
  • Teach the classroom portion of all types of courses in the truck driver training program by following the established course outline for each course as well as following all USDOT and SCDMV rules and regulations. Teach the classroom portion of all types of courses in the heavy equipment operator training program by following the established course outline for each course as well as following all NCCER rules and regulations.
  • Inspect and maintain the safety of the training equipment, including making repairs that have been approved by the program manager. Establish and maintain a good rapport with the SCDMV for acquiring CDL road test appointments, and, when necessary, administer CDL road test appointments as a licensed Safety Officer/Third Party Tester for the State of South Carolina.
  • Provide direct student and program support to include: recruiting, counseling, and informing potential students about the truck driver and heavy equipment operator training programs and the job requirements and duties of a commercial truck driver and a heavy equipment operator; advising students about current job opportunities and counseling them on how to contact employers, fill out applications, and prepare other documents when applying for a job; and communicating with industry recruiters to set presentation appointments as well as listening to these presentations on a regular basis to be better able to advise students about the company. Develop, revise, and update, as necessary, all truck driving and heavy equipment courses that are currently being taught in addition to any new courses that are requested by the trucking and heavy equipment operator industries.
  • Complete all recording and reporting requirements for each truck driver training course as required by the SCDMV and USDOT. Complete all recording and reporting requirements for each heavy equipment operation course as required by NCCER.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

  • Must hold a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License; be at least 21 years of age; have at least 3 years of commercial driving experience.
  • A bachelor's degree and related instructional experience; an associate's degree plus 2 years of CDL driving experience and related instructional experience; or 4 years of CDL driving experience and related instructional experience.
  • Ability to travel in the tri-county service delivery area. Ability to work flexible hours to include nights and weekends as needed. The work environment will include both classroom and outdoor labs as specified by the curriculum.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Training experience or Truck Driver Training Certification from SC Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Current 3rd Party Tester certification to test CDL A, CDL B, and CDL B with a Passenger Endorsement
  • Maintenance supervision experience overseeing maintenance teams, ensuring safety compliance, and managing truck maintenance operations to keep facilities and equipment running efficiently

Additional Comments
Tri-County Technical College offers a comprehensive benefits package for FTE positions that includes, but is not limited, to the following:
  • Health, dental, vision, long term disability, and life insurance for employee, spouse, and children
  • Life Insurance: Basic life insurance and optional supplements life insurance for employee, spouse, and children.
  • 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
  • 15 days sick leave per year
  • 13 paid holidays
  • Paid Parental leave
  • State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs: 401k with employer contributions.
  • Professional Development Opportunities: Team bonding activities/events and professional training programs.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Counseling and support services.
  • Work-Life Balance: Flexible work schedules, 37.5 work weeks and abbreviated Fridays.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, PTO, and sick leave.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page.

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