Driver Trainer

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.

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.

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

Education Requirements:

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years as a professional commercial driver