Test Bus Driver

NFI Group; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages and benefits

Continuous learning

Job summary

New Flyer, part of NFI Group, seeks a driver to support testing and demonstration in Winnipeg. You will drive NFIL or other buses, and provide feedback to engineering on operation theories and drawings. The role includes documentation, log maintenance, and performing tests per a plan.

Candidates should hold a Manitoba Class 2 license with airbrake, prefer experience with large vehicles, and be flexible for nights and weekends. Safety and accurate reporting are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Manitoba class 2 driver's license with airbrake endorsement.
• Previous experience driving large vehicles or buses preferred.
• Strong understanding of vehicle dynamics and maintenance practices.
• Flexibility to work nights and weekends, variable hours.
• Ability to perform vehicle inspections and diagnostics.
• Effective communication for reporting findings to engineering.

Responsibilities

• Drive NFIL or other bus for testing or demonstration in Winnipeg.
• Provide feedback to engineering on drawings and operation theories.
• Assist fabrication equipment on test devices; some lifting/climbing as required.
• Write reports and maintain drivers log using PC tools.
• Perform tests according to a requested plan and inspect (PDI) vehicles.

Skills

Class 2 license with airbrake

Experience driving large vehicles

Vehicle dynamics knowledge

Maintenance practices

Night/weekend shift flexibility

Vehicle inspections & diagnostics

Effective communication

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Job description

New Flyer is North America's heavy-duty transit bus leader and offers the most advanced product line under the Xcelsior® and Xcelsior CHARGE® brands. It also offers infrastructure development through NFI Infrastructure Solutions™, a service dedicated to providing safe, sustainable, and reliable charging and mobility solutions. Further information is available at www.newflyer.com

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provide driving services for testing and demonstration in Winnipeg.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Drive any NFIL or other bus as required for testing or demonstration
• Provide feedback to engineering on drawings, designs and theories of operation
• Assisting fabrication equipment on test equipment, some lifting and climbing as required
• Availability on nights and weekends, no regular hours
• Write reports and keep drivers log, use of PC, Word, Excel, Outlook, etc
• Perform tests from a requested plan
• Clean and inspect (PDI) vehicles

• Must have a valid Manitoba class 2 driver’s license with airbrake endorsement.
• Previous experience driving large vehicles or buses is preferred.
• Strong understanding of vehicle dynamics and maintenance practices.
• Flexibility to work various shifts as needed, nights and weekend.
• Ability to perform vehicle inspections and diagnostics.
• Effective communication skills for reporting findings and collaborating with the engineering team.
• Attention to detail and ability to adhere to safety procedures.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM:

• Competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package.
• A continuous learning environment.
• Ability to advance your career with a growing company.
• NFI Group was named a Manitoba Top Employer for 2020 and this is the tenth time since the competition was established in 2007.
• Employee social committee organizes numerous events throughout the year, including summer barbecues, holiday festivities, sporting events and tournaments, and much more.
• Ongoing employee development through a variety of in-house training initiatives along with tuition subsidies for courses at outside institutions.

OUR WHY:

We exist to move people. Our mission is to design and deliver exceptional transportation solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient and reliable.

NFI Groupis a leading independent global bus manufacturer providing a comprehensive suite of mass transportation solutions.News and information is available at www.nfigroup.com, www.newflyer.com, www.mcicoach.com, www.nfi.parts, www.alexander-dennis.com, www.arbocsv.com, and www.carfaircomposites.com.

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