Driving Instructor Job Description
Driving instructor
provides subject Matter expertise, oral and possibly written instruction in vehicle systems operations and diagnostics, self and multiple vehicle recovery methods, field expedient repairs, and escape and evasion maneuvers, all specifically tailored to the type of vehicles found in various theatres of operations.
Driving Instructor Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Extensive knowledge of commercial vehicle operations in NYC and surrounding areas
Provide highly detailed training curriculums, PowerPoint presentations, handouts, extensive oral and in car instruction on high speed vehicle dynamics, advanced technical driving techniques, evasive maneuvers, convoy and motorcade procedures, immediate action drills, react to threats, on multi-elevation paved, unimproved roads, off-road and mixed type terrains as prescribed by client required training
Provide Subject Matter expertise, oral and possibly written instruction in vehicle systems operations and diagnostics, self and multiple vehicle recovery methods, field expedient repairs, and escape and evasion maneuvers, all specifically tailored to the type of vehicles found in various theatres of operations
Provide business development training strategies and work with existing and future clientele
Schedule track facilities to ensure appropriate track circuits are available for training venues
Develop appropriate training areas and facilities to ensure and comply with the highest level of performance and safety
Develop and maintain a high level of training and performance for existing and future assistant driving instructors
Schedule assistant driving instructor participation during training courses
Budget labor and travel expenses of assistant driving instructors
Provide in vehicle driving instruction while synchronizing simultaneous assistant driving instructor’s activities
Driving Instructor Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Driving Instructor
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Education for Driving Instructor
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the driving instructor job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as High School and Bachelor's Degree in Education, Technical, Truck Driving, History, Law, Religion, Health, Economic Development, Continuing Education, Hospitality
Skills for Driving Instructor
Desired skills for driving instructor include:
Current trends and developments in the field by attending staff development training
Seminars and conferences
Workshops
Commercial vehicle operations in NYC and surrounding areas
Traffic regulations and road safety
Airfield driving program and requirements
All work place safety standards
Domestic and foreign vehicle diagnostics and repair services
Emission standards
Fluids disposal
Desired experience for driving instructor includes:
Coordinate and schedule classroom support and other training materials as necessary
Oversee the maintenance and safety compliance of the training fleet of vehicles
Responsible for the mechanics repair standards and performance of all training vehicles from drive train, electrical, fuel, and cooling systems of a variety of foreign and domestic front wheel drive/rear wheel drive, and 4x4 off-road vehicles
Provide design and fabrication of existing and new vehicles so they meet the required training standards and performance
Provide corrective maintenance procedures and support at various training sites, according to established standards
Support company and training needs by ensuring vehicle readiness
Driving Instructor Examples
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Driving Instructor Job Description
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Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for a driving instructor. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for driving instructor
- Perform on the spot and scheduled testing and inspection of vehicles and machinery to ensure safety
- Maintain a positive working relationship with other employees, to promote teamwork and mutual support
- Determine cost effective procedures of OEM replacement and aftermarket parts as needed by mechanics to perform repairs
- Provide driving theory classroom instruction/facilitation to new and experienced drivers through the presentation of action video (DVD), student workbooks, articles, handouts and hands-on activities
- Plan and prepare lessons to reach the desired learning outcomes of different audiences
- Pass the License Test with DMV within 3-4 months of employment to obtain a Driving School Instructor License
- Classroom training and training new drivers in he car
- Scheduling driving appointments and maintaining all regulatory records required by the state of California
- Candidates must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience speaking before a group is a plus
Qualifications for driving instructor
- Applicable mechanical training, certifications and qualifications
- Successful applicant may need to be able to obtain and maintain a US Secret Clearance
- This role is located in Kingston
- Maintaining a satisfactory driving record with no major infractions reported within the last three years
- Ability to communicate both verbally and written with professionalism to teens adults
- Selected candidate must have an excellent driving record and must take and pass a physical exam for licensing by the state Department of Justice background check
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Our growing company is looking to fill the role of driving instructor. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for driving instructor
- The primary job duties include training new drivers in the car
- Instructors are responsible for scheduling drive appointments and maintaining all regulatory records required by the State of California
- Candidates must be able to accommodate the availability of our students which means working afternoon, evenings and weekends
- Selected candidate must have a valid California Driver's License and an excellent driving record
- Selected candidate must take and pass a physical exam for licensing by the State Department of Justice background check
- Provide driving theory classroom instruction/facilitation to new and experienced drivers through the presentation of defensive driving action video (DVD), student workbooks, articles, handouts and hands-on activities
- Assist with new hire orientation classroom training, continued training for current drivers
- Evaluate the driver's skill level and make recommendations to achieve desired skills
- Perform skill assessments and diagnose safety opportunities with current drivers
- Assist in the design and update of orientation and training materials
Qualifications for driving instructor
- Associate degree from a regionally accredited institution (or equivalent combination of education and experience such as truck driving experience, truck driving certificate, current ASE certification)
- Two years of experience driving a tractor-trailer
- Possession of a valid NC Class A Commercial driver’s license (or possession of a valid out-of-state CDL and agreement to obtain NC CDL within sixty (60) days of hire in accordance with NC DOT residency requirements)
- Possession of a clean driving record for past three years at time of hire
- Associate degree from a regionally accredited institution in Heavy Equipment or related field
- Three years diesel/heavy equipment experience
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Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of driving instructor. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for driving instructor
- Be proficient in recording and analyzing data using Microsoft office programs
- Provide constructive feedback on students' progress
- Provide professional and courteous service to all students and associates
- Understand and follow all department policies, procedures and state regulations as applicable
- Maintain accurate student records pertaining to attendance, grades and other related tasks
- Submit all reports and other related and required documents in a timely manner
- Provide driving theory classroom instruction/facilitation to new and experienced drivers through the presentation of action video (DVD), student workbooks, articles, handouts and hands-on activities such as in-car training
- Conduct a yard check which includes recording trailer numbers, refer settings, fuel level, trailer contents or seal numbers
- May be required to move freight from the back to the front of the trailer using a manual pallet jack
- Candidates must be able to accommodate the availability of our students which means working afternoons, evenings and weekends
Qualifications for driving instructor
- Clean driving record for the past three years
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- Eligibility for 401k plan with employer match
- Ability to manage complex projects demonstrating a high degree of judgment, tact and discretion
- Skilled in the Windows environment with basic proficiency with common office software
- High school diploma and at least 5 years of commercial, over-the-road truck driving experience
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Our growing company is hiring for a driving instructor. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for driving instructor
- Ensures airfield assigned personnel complete all airfield driver’s training and are fully prepared prior to sending to Base Operations for testing and issuance of a Certificate of Competency, AF IMT 483
- Identifies, documents, and tracks personnel requiring access to the Controlled Movement Area (CMA), non-CMA, or restricted airfield driving as applicable
- Ensures base personnel who are not trained and certified to drive at night have their AF IMT 483 indicate restricted access
- Conducts and documents practical day and night (as applicable) airfield familiarization training and practical driving tests on base personnel prior to issuance of an AF IMT 483
- Develops and maintains all course curriculum, give classroom instruction and maintain all airfield driving records for Base assigned personnel
- Ensures assigned personnel authorized to drive on the installation/facility have completed all the required training and AF IMT 483 is properly annotated
- Ensures assigned personnel have a valid state or government driver’s license to operate privately owned, government or contractor owned/leased vehicles on the CAFB airfield
- Maintains current and accurate airfield driving training records, associated forms and listing of personnel authorized to drive on the airfield
- Ensures personnel that will drive on the facility receive color vision testing
- Conducts and documents annual refresher training on behalf of assigned facility drivers
Qualifications for driving instructor
- Class "A" CDL in good standing with all endorsements also in good standing
- Current, successful Department of Transportation physical and drug screen
- Must have valid Connecticut drivers license
- 5 + years related experience as a CDL Driving Instructor
- Experience with NYC driving and/or instruction
- Preferred qualifications include a valid Class A CDL and DOT Medical Certificate
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Our growing company is looking to fill the role of driving instructor. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for driving instructor
- Attends Wing ADPM semi-annual meeting and/or briefings regarding airfield driving
- Use AFI 13-213, Attachment 4 or electronic equivalent to conduct and document a self-inspection of your ADP at least annually
- Develops procedures to disseminate airfield driving related information
- Conducts random spot checks for enforcement and compliance with established guidelines
- Correct all discrepancies noted and forward spot inspection results to Wing ADPM monthly
- Maintains current and accurate training and pre-testing materials
- Notifies individuals Unit Commander and Wing ADPM in writing after suspending an individual’s airfield driving privileges
- Participates in the Runway Incursion Prevention Working Group
- Annually validates the number of personnel authorized to drive on the airfield to include justification for individuals required to enter or cross the CMA
- Attending a two-hour training/pre-benchmarking session for the Driving Event Reflective Assignment – you must be available to attend IN PERSON with the rest of the team
Qualifications for driving instructor
- Valid Commercial Driver's License required
- 5 years of work related experience (commercial driving)
- Valid teaching certificate from the State Department of Education or comparable authority or willingness to obtain certification
- Candidates must have excellent leadership and management characteristics
- Ability to effectively teach in a classroom and in-car setting is a must
- A self-starter who can operate with minimal direct supervision