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PT Trainer - Truck Driver Education

Illinois Central College · East Peoria, IL · $30.00–$33.39 an hour · Part time

Posted Jul 15, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you taught someone a skill they were struggling with.

What they are checking: Whether they have patience and can change their approach for different learners.

Tell me about your driving experience and what it taught you that you would pass on.

What they are checking: Whether they have solid real experience and can share lessons in a useful way.

What would you do

A student panics in traffic during a road lesson. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can stay calm and take control safely while rebuilding the student's confidence.

A student is not ready to test, but they really want to. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they put safety and honesty ahead of pleasing the student.

This role works evenings. How does that fit your schedule?

What they are checking: Whether they can reliably commit to the evening hours required.

How do you give feedback to an adult learner without discouraging them?

What they are checking: Whether they can correct mistakes clearly while keeping students motivated.

About the work

Most of your teaching time will be in the yard and on the road. How do you keep a new student safe behind the wheel of a semi?

What they are checking: Whether they know how to coach and control risk with a beginner in a large vehicle.

Walk me through how you teach a student to back a trailer into a dock.

What they are checking: Whether they can break a hard skill into steps a beginner can learn.

How would you prepare students for the CDL skills test, including the pre-trip inspection?

What they are checking: Whether they know the testing requirements and can prepare students to pass them.

How do you make sure students learn safety habits, not just how to pass the test?

What they are checking: Whether they teach real-world safe driving habits that last after graduation.

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The full job description

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Position Title: PT Trainer - Truck Driver Education Campus: East Peoria Campus Employment Type: Staff, UnclassifiedPart time Department: Truck Driver Training Start Date: 08/17/2026 Job Description: Summary: The PT Trainer - Truck Driver Training is primarily responsible for providing an educational experience enabling students to learn and exhibit the safe operation of semi-trailer trucks through the use of classroom instruction, behind the wheel training and actual driving performance on the road and in the yard. Part-time trainers will be expected to spend most instructional time in the yard and on the road with students. Compensation for the PT Instructor is $30.00-33.39 an hour. This position is required to work during the evenings. Essential Duties: This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Facilitate truck driver training program lessons. • Communicate and demonstrate truck driving skills and abilities to students. • Use evaluation instruments designed to measure course objectives. • Drive, inspect and clean trucks periodically. • Recommend service for trucks when needed. • Perform related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities. • High school diploma or equivalent. • Active/valid Class A CDL license with acceptable driving record. • Pass DOT physical and drug screen. • At least 2 years of truck driving experience. • Knowledge of mechanical aspects of tractor/trailers and DOT rules and regulations. • Ability to relate to students to assist them to increase retention and student success. • Strong verbal and written communication skills. • Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain cooperative and professional working relationships with others. Preferred Qualifications: • Ability to tailor teaching style to individual students. • 5 or more years of experience as a driver. • Experience instructing or Training CDL. • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Illinois Central College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, ancestry, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or familial status, order of protection status, use of VESSA rights, genetic information, military or veteran status (including discharge status), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Illinois Central College offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees, including: • paid time off; • 11 paid holidays; 2 floating holidays • medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance; • tuition waivers for employee, spouse and dependent children; • on-site childcare center; • 403(b) retirement plans; and • State University Retirement System pension plan. To learn more about full-time health care benefits at ICC.

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