South Carolina Rural Water Association Job Opportunity

Commercial Driver Training Instructor

Position Summary

SCRWA seeks a professional instructor to deliver commercial driver training programs for water, wastewater, and other utility personnel throughout South Carolina. This role includes classroom instruction, hands-on range training, road skills coaching, and administrative recordkeeping.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide statewide CDL training including pre-trip inspections, basic control skills, backing maneuvers, coupling/uncoupling, and safe road driving.
• Train students of all experience levels, from entry-level applicants to CDL upgrades.
• Deliver classroom and field instruction using approved curriculum and teaching aids.
• Maintain certifications, attendance, records, and reports.
• Coordinate training logistics and supplies within budget.
• Travel statewide with overnight stays and occasional five-day onsite assignments.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid South Carolina driver’s license.
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Class A preferred.
• Current DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate.
• Clean driving record and ability to meet insurability requirements.
• Demonstrated experience operating commercial vehicles with manual and automatic transmissions, trailers, and equipment-hauling combinations.
• Strong public speaking, instructional, and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel extensively with overnight travel up to five nights.

South Carolina Licensing / Instructor Requirements

• Must meet all South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) requirements to provide CDL skills training and instruction.
• Must hold any endorsements required for vehicles used in training (such as Air Brake qualification and applicable trailer/passenger/tank endorsements, if relevant).
• Must remain in good standing with all applicable federal and state licensing requirements.

Compensation & Benefits

• Contract 1099 position paid per class instructed. Pay based on qualifications and experience
• Travel reimbursement at the federal mileage rate

How to Apply

Email resume and cover letter to Jill Miller, Executive Director at Jill@scrwa.org.

Salary/Compensation: $3,500 - $3,500 per month