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Immediate Opening! Class A Driving Instructor
Canandaigua Driving School
compensation:
$27 - $28 / hour
employment type:
full-time
experience level:
mid level
job title:
Class A Driving Instructor
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Canandaigua Driving School is growing, and we’re hiring a Class A CDL Driving Instructor to help train the next generation of safe, confident commercial drivers.
This is a full-time, day-shift position at our Farmington, NY training facility.
What’s In It For You
- Supportive, team-oriented work environment
- $27–$28/hr based on experience
- Weekly pay
- Medical (Excellus BCBS), prescription, dental, and vision
- Wellness program
- 401(k) with up to 4% company match
- Company-paid life insurance
- Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays
- On-site gym + gym membership reimbursement
- Experienced driving instructors
- Clear communicators (verbal & non-verbal)
- Patient, professional mentors for new drivers
- Have teaching or training experience in any field
- Have no formal training background but maintain an excellent work record and positive, coachable attitude
As a CDL Instructor, you’ll provide hands-on and classroom instruction to help students safely operate Class A and Class B commercial vehicles.
Essential Duties:
- Teach core driving skills: turns, curves, backing, intersections
- Train students on proper safety inspections
- Evaluate student progress and readiness for road instruction
- Provide instruction on upgrades, downgrades, starting, stopping
- Maintain a positive, encouraging learning environment
- Perform additional duties as assigned
- Demonstrate patience and professionalism with all skill levels
- Communicate effectively with new and experienced drivers
- Adapt teaching methods to individual learning styles
- Exercise sound judgment and discretion
- Show leadership and commitment to continuous improvement
(Some requirements mandated by New York State law.)
- At least 21 years of age
- High School Diploma or Equivalency
- Minimum 2 years Class A CDL experience with active CDL
- No suspensions or revocations in past 2 years
- Must pass NY DMV written, visual, road sign, and road tests
- No felony convictions or crimes involving violence, dishonesty, deceit, indecency, or degeneracy
- Outdoor instruction in varying weather conditions
- Occasionally lift/move up to 50 lbs
- Bend, kneel, or lie down outdoors as needed
- Stand and walk on hard surfaces for most of the shift
Apply directly through this posting or call us at 585-742-2303.
About Us
Canandaigua Driving School is part of the Leonard’s Express Family of Companies, a family-owned transportation provider headquartered in Farmington, NY with locations nationwide.
We offer diverse career opportunities across NY, DE, NC, ID, and beyond — including driving, operations, maintenance, safety, HR, IT, finance, recruiting, and customer service.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.
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