Job Opening

Job Title CDL Instructor & Workforce Development Trainer
Employer Alaska Teamsters Employer Service Training Trust (ATESTT)
Job Location Anchorage & Fairbanks
Wage & Benefits $37.50/hour + $7.00/hour Pension Contribution
Job Details The Alaska Teamster-Employer Service Training Trust (ATESTT) is seeking an experienced CDL professional to join our training team as a CDL Instructor & Workforce Development Trainer. This position begins with CDL instruction and grows into delivering a variety of workforce development, safety, apprenticeship, and industry training programs.

What We Offer

  • $37.50/hour
  • $7.00/hour Pension Contribution
  • Health & Welfare Benefits (Single, Employee +1, or Family)
  • 401(k) Available
  • Four 10-hour workdays
  • Paid instructor and examiner training
  • Professional development and certification opportunities

What You’ll Do

  • Deliver classroom, range, and behind-the-wheel instruction
  • Train students in CDL skills, safety, inspections, and regulations
  • Evaluate student progress and provide coaching
  • Become certified to teach additional workforce development and industry training programs
  • Support apprenticeship, safety, and employer-sponsored training initiatives
  • Assist with training equipment and facility operations
  • Travel as needed to support training in Fairbanks, rural Alaska communities, and Teamster employer-sponsored programs statewide

Required Qualifications

  • Class A CDL held for at least 3 years
  • Minimum 3 years of CDL driving experience within the last 7 years
  • Clean driving record
  • Ability to pass DOT physical, drug screening, and background check
  • No DOT drug or alcohol violations
  • Ability to meet Alaska DMV instructor and examiner requirements

Preferred Qualifications

  • Teamster or union industry experience
  • Construction, transportation, or heavy equipment experience
  • Previous coaching, mentoring, supervision, or training experience
  • OSHA, safety, apprenticeship, or workforce development experience
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

No Teaching Experience Required

We provide extensive training to help qualified candidates become certified instructors, CDL examiners, and trainers across multiple workforce development programs.

Apply Today

Submit your resume, references, and cover letter to: atestt@acsalaska.net Local Alaska applicants only. Position open until filled. Put your experience to work helping train Alaska’s next generation of drivers, operators, apprentices, and skilled professionals.
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