Role overview

Description

Position: Commercial (Class1/3) Driving Instructor (In-truck)

Reporting to the Manager of Operations, the Commercial Driving Instructor will have a strong safety mindset and the heart of a teacher, is responsible for guiding, encouraging, and training new students to successfully attain their class 1 license and prepare them for a safe career as a professional truck driver. The successful candidate must possess strong communication skills, mechanical aptitude, and comfortable working in a fast paced, changing team environment.

Responsibilities

Position responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Follow the Rules of the Road at all times
Provide high-quality hands-on instruction of the companies curriculum and facilitate the learning experience to new drivers
Communicate clear and concise learning outcomes for each activity
Evaluate students progress and adapt approach as necessary in a positive and constructive way to ensure students success
Ensure truck and trailer are well-maintained, safe and ready for work
Provide appropriate feedback on tools and training info and materials
Use of relevant technology to support training
Be prepared to teach in classroom once properly trained
Maintain student records and reports on individual student progress
Keep the public, student, self and equipment safe at all times
Maintain knowledge of regulation, industry and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.

Qualifications

Valid NB Class 1 License and live in NB
Clean Safety Record
Clean Criminal Record check
Clean Driver Abstract

Wage from $26.00/hr, based on experience and qualifications

Education Requirements:

Must have a High School Diploma or GED

Experience:

Minimum 5 years as a professional commercial driver