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 current 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 robust 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 PEI Class 1 License
- 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

📌 Driver Trainer (Charlottetown)
🏢 J.D. Irving
📍 Charlottetown