Overview
Join our dynamic team as a Driving Instructor and play a vital role in shaping confident, skilled drivers for the road ahead! In this energetic position, you will deliver comprehensive driving lessons, ensuring students develop safe, responsible driving habits across various vehicle types and driving conditions. Your expertise will empower learners to navigate traffic regulations, handle different vehicles—including passenger cars, trucks, buses, and specialty vehicles—and master essential skills such as GPS navigation, manual transmission operation, and safe lifting practices. This paid role offers an exciting opportunity to inspire new drivers while promoting safety and professionalism on every journey.
Duties
- Conduct engaging and informative driving lessons tailored to individual skill levels, covering standard passenger cars, commercial trucks, buses, and specialty vehicles like limousines or heavy equipment.
- Teach students proper vehicle operation including manual transmission handling, forklift operation, pallet jacks, and heavy haul procedures.
- Demonstrate safe driving techniques in various environments such as over-the-road routes, urban traffic, adverse weather conditions, and shuttle services.
- Ensure adherence to all traffic laws and safety protocols including air brake systems, tanker operations, and fleet GPS tracking compliance.
- Guide learners through load & unload procedures, heavy lifting safety practices, and mechanical knowledge relevant to vehicle maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Monitor progress using mobile devices and communication skills to provide constructive feedback; maintain detailed records of lessons and student performance.
- Promote safety by emphasizing proper use of safety equipment like tow trucks, dump trucks, flatbeds, pallet jacks, and yard jockeys during practical training sessions.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in commercial vehicle operation such as tractor-trailers, box trucks, school buses, or paratransit vehicles.
- Strong knowledge of GPS navigation systems, route driving strategies, and adherence to traffic regulations across diverse environments.
- Familiarity with heavy equipment operation including forklifts, dump trucks, heavy haul vehicles, and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to instruct diverse learners effectively while maintaining a positive attitude.
- Ability to perform heavy lifting safely and demonstrate safe lifting practices; comfortable working with mobile devices for record keeping.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record; experience with delivery driver roles or shuttle driving is a plus.
- Knowledge of safety protocols related to air brake systems, tanker operations, fleet tracking technology, and adverse weather driving conditions.
Embark on a rewarding career that combines your passion for driving with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on future drivers’ lives! We are committed to providing paid training that enhances your skills while fostering a safe and supportive environment for all team members.
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
