Class 1 Driving Instructor

West-Can Human Resource Solutions; Dauphin; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Health Coverage

Vacation Pay

Mon-Fri Schedule

Overtime to Support Students

Job summary

Hockridge Trade School is seeking a Class 1 Driving Instructor to deliver classroom, yard, and in-vehicle training, emphasizing safe driving practices and regulatory knowledge.

You will assess student progress, provide feedback, and maintain training records while promoting a professional learning environment at the Dauphin, Manitoba office.

Qualifications

• Clear verbal communication in classroom and on-road settings.
• Ability to teach safety-focused driving and vehicle operation.
• Strong record-keeping for student progress and documentation.
• Experience in coaching, mentoring, or teaching is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom, yard, and in-vehicle Class 1 driver training.
• Teach safe vehicle operation, inspections, and driving techniques.
• Educate students on traffic laws, regulations, and safety requirements.
• Assess student progress and provide constructive feedback for tests.
• Maintain training records and required documentation.
• Conduct vehicle inspections and uphold a safety-focused learning environment.

Skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Safety-focused

Record-keeping

Job description

Take your career beyond the driver's seat and help shape the next generation of Class 1 professionals. The Class 1 Driving Instructor is responsible for providing professional, practical, and classroom-based instruction to individuals working toward obtaining their Class 1 driver's license. This position supports students in developing the knowledge, skills, confidence, and safe driving practices required to operate Class 1 commercial vehicles. The instructor will provide clear, patient, and effective instruction while ensuring training is delivered in accordance with applicable Manitoba regulations, safety standards, and training requirements.

This role is considered an on-site position, primarily based out of the Dauphin, Manitoba office.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

• Group Health Coverage
• Vacation Pay
• Monday to Friday Schedule
• Occasional Overtime to Support Students

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Provide classroom, yard, and in-vehicle Class 1 driver training.
• Teach safe vehicle operation, inspections, maneuvering, and on-road driving techniques.
• Educate students on traffic laws, commercial vehicle regulations, safety requirements, and industry best practices.
• Assess student progress, provide constructive feedback, and prepare students for knowledge and road testing.
• Maintain accurate student training records and required documentation.
• Conduct vehicle inspections, maintain training vehicles in safe operating condition, and promote a professional, safety-focused learning environment.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• Valid Manitoba Class 1 Driver's License.
• Manitoba Trucking Association Class 1(MELT) Instructor Preparation Course.
• Previous teaching, training, coaching, or mentoring experience is considered an asset.
• Strong knowledge of commercial vehicle operation, road safety, and applicable transportation regulations.
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide clear and effective instruction.
• Demonstrated commitment to safe driving practices and professional conduct.
• Ability to maintain accurate training and student documentation.

WHY SHOULD YOU WORK FOR OUR CLIENT?

Hockridge Trade School is a locally owned and operated Private Vocational Institute located in the Rural Municipality of Dauphin, Manitoba. Built on decades of hands-on experience in trucking, heavy equipment, agriculture, and construction, the school is committed to providing practical, safety-focused training that prepares students for real careers in the industry. With instructors bringing nearly 100 years of combined operating experience, Hockridge Trade School offers a highly knowledgeable and hands-on learning environment with a strong focus on safety, equipment maintenance, and real-world skills. Joining their team means having the opportunity to share your industry experience, mentor the next generation of professional drivers and operators, and contribute to skilled trades training right here in rural Manitoba.

For more information, visit their website: https://hockridgetradeschool.ca/