Commercial Truck Driver and Welding Coach

Company Description

ReIGNITE Hope is a Christian nonprofit ministry that has been transforming lives through tuition free welding training since 2011. Our mission is to equip communities with life changing career training while sharing the hope found in Jesus Christ.

Through our Mobile Welding Training Centers and permanent training facilities, we provide American Welding Society certified welding instruction, discipleship, mentoring, and workforce development opportunities for individuals overcoming significant barriers to employment, including homelessness, incarceration, addiction, foster care, and poverty.

More than 2,000 students have graduated from ReIGNITE Hope, launching careers in manufacturing, aerospace, construction, and skilled trades while experiencing personal transformation through faith, community, and purpose.

Role Description

ReIGNITE Hope is seeking a full time Fleet Operations and Welding Coach to join our ministry team in Gardena, California.

This is a fully on site position.

This unique role combines commercial truck driving, fleet management, welding instruction, and Christian ministry. The successful candidate will safely transport our Mobile Welding Training Centers using Class A tractor trailers, oversee the maintenance and readiness of our fleet, coach students in foundational welding skills, and serve as a Christ centered mentor to individuals seeking a new beginning.

Most driving consists of local transportation of our 53 foot Mobile Welding Training Centers throughout Southern California several times each week. Occasional overnight or multi day travel may be required to support expansion into new communities.

When not driving, this individual will assist instructors with welding coaching, support students in developing technical and professional skills, help maintain equipment and facilities, and actively participate in the ministry life of ReIGNITE Hope.

This is an opportunity to combine your professional skills with your calling to serve others and make an eternal impact.

Qualifications

• Valid California Class A Commercial Driver License.
• Minimum five years of experience operating Class A tractor trailers with an excellent driving record.
• Experience driving both manual and automatic transmission commercial trucks.
• Experience transporting 53 foot trailers.
• No DUI or DWI convictions within the past seven years.
• Graduate of an accredited CDL training program.
• Willingness to complete ReIGNITE Hope's Welding Coach training program and earn at least one American Welding Society welding certification.
• Strong organizational skills with experience coordinating fleet maintenance, inspections, registrations, and DOT compliance.
• Ability to mentor and encourage students from diverse backgrounds with patience, compassion, and professionalism.
• Demonstrated Christian ministry leadership experience, such as serving as a small group leader, Bible study leader, ministry leader, youth leader, or similar discipleship role.
• An active and growing relationship with Jesus Christ and regular involvement in a Bible believing local church.
• A passion for serving underserved communities and helping individuals discover hope, purpose, and meaningful careers.
• If you are looking for more than a driving job and want to use your experience to disciple others while helping transform lives through skilled trades training, we would love to hear from you.