Driver Instructor Full-time Job

Responsible for the instruction of the Driver Competencies curriculum to selected Driver Interns on a daily basis. The Driver Trainer will be responsible for teaching, coaching and mentoring the candidate evaluating performance progress safety awareness.

How You’ll Help

• Act as a trainer, coach and mentor to Driver candidates selected for the Driver Internship program
• Teach and instruct candidates on the Driver Core Competencies to master the competencies in order for the Driver Candidate can operate safely and independently on public roads and highways
• Providing coaching and instruction on the “Rules of the Road” to each Driver candidate ensuring the candidates fully understands the regulatory requirements for documentation required to operate under a Class 1/Commercial Drivers License (CDL
• Ensure the Driver Candidate can safely and effectively operate the electronic systems part of the vehicle including tractors and trailers, dock doors, security systems at terminals 
• Provide program performance reporting to internal stakeholders
• Submit daily and weekly competency assessments for the Driver Trainer Candidates on progress of the Driver Competencies
• Promote safety and instill a safety mindset with the Driver Trainee at all times

Your Skills & Experience: 

• Minimum Secondary School completion and completion of all required safety related programs (i.e.: Winter Driving, Air Brakes, Hazardous Loads).
• An alternate suitable combination of education and experience may also be considered. 
• Minimum of 5 years’ driving experience and 2-years as a Driver Instructor in the transportation industry or a combination with a strong safety record.
• Passionate about trucking and the opportunities the industry and the Company presents
• Safety first attitude
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Solid computer skills related to truck systems (i.e: ELD, Peoplenet,etc.)
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills acting as a coach, teacher, mentor
  • Attention to detail
• Knowledgeable in federal DOT regulations
• English language skills required; French would be an asset
• Supervise Driver Trainees
• Subject to a criminal background check prior to employment

 

If you’re chosen for the role, you’ll be asked to provide reference and criminal background checks before employment. You’ll only be contacted if you’re selected for an interview. 

From a single truckload of potatoes in the 1950s to a fleet of thousands, Day & Ross has grown to become one of the largest transportation and logistics providers in North America. With over 7,500 team members on and off the road in the US and Canada, we offer a diversified portfolio of freight and delivery solutions, including LTL, Truckload, Residential, Dedicated Fleet Solutions, and Logistics.
We believe our people are our greatest strength. For over a decade, weve been recognized as one of Canadas Best Managed Companies. Weve also been named a Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation since 2018. Our recognition reflects the family values we share with our parent company, McCain Foods Limited.