Certified Class 2S Driver Instructor
- Edmonton, AB, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Certified Class 2S Driver Instructor
SOUTHLAND is currently seeking experienced Class 2S Driver Instructors to join our team. The Driver Instructor is responsible for the effective training of new employees and the continued education of current drivers. In-house training is provided as per the programs, policies and guidelines of SOUTHLAND’s Training Department. This position requires an ability to communicate well with tact and diplomacy in confidential matters. Training takes place Monday through Friday.
SOUTHLAND is currently offering a $1,000 hiring bonus for existing licensed 2S Instructors! Receive $500 following 3 months of employment in the training department and the remaining $500 following 9 months of employment.
Knowledge and Skills Required
- Class 1 or 2 driver's license with “S” endorsement required
- Knowledge of Highway Traffic Act and Emergency Procedures
- Class 2S Instructor Certification
- Clear 10-year commercial drivers abstract
- Maintain a high level of confidentiality
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Classroom sessions for new trainees
- Daily assessment of driving skills
- On-the-road evaluations
- Utilize TrackIt for training progress
- Be accessible to drivers with any questions or concerns they may have with Training & Development as well as help to develop skills as a School Bus Driver
- Drive any school route that needs to be covered
Working Conditions
Full-time Trainers work 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.
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Responsibilities
The Driver Instructor at Southland Transportation will train new school bus drivers in classrooms and on the road, assess driving skills daily, and help current drivers keep improving. The instructor also drives school routes when needed.
Requirements
Candidates need a Class 1 or 2 licence with an S endorsement, Class 2S Instructor certification, and a clean 10-year commercial driver abstract. They also need knowledge of the Highway Traffic Act and emergency procedures, strong communication skills and confidentiality.
Skills
- Class 2S driver instruction
- Class 1 or 2 driving
- S endorsement
- Highway Traffic Act knowledge
- Emergency procedures
- Road evaluation
- Driver skills assessment
- Classroom instruction
- Trainee coaching
- TrackIt
- School bus driving
- Commercial driving
- Confidentiality
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Independent work
Benefits
- Hiring bonus for existing licensed 2S Instructors
Categories
- Transportation
- Education
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Class 2S instructor
- driver instructor
- school bus driver training
- driver training
- Class 2S
- S endorsement
- Highway Traffic Act
- road test
- on-the-road evaluation
- TrackIt
- school bus
- driving instructor
- commercial driver
- bus driver trainer
- transportation training
Seniority
Mid level
Perks
- Performance bonus
Tools
- TrackIt
Languages
- English