Test Bus Driver - Casual

Job summary

Drive buses for testing and demonstration purposes while providing technical feedback to the engineering team. Perform vehicle inspections, diagnostics, and maintain accurate driver logs and test reports.

Job details

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 Group is 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. Investor Relations | NFI Group The Investor Relations website contains information about NFI Group's business for stockholders, potential investors, and financial analysts.

What you’ll do

Drive buses for testing and demonstration purposes while providing technical feedback to the engineering team. Perform vehicle inspections, diagnostics, and maintain accurate driver logs and test reports.

Requirements

Must possess a valid Manitoba class 2 driver’s license with an airbrake endorsement. Previous experience driving large vehicles or buses and a strong understanding of vehicle dynamics are required.

Benefits

• Competitive wages • Comprehensive benefits package • Continuous learning environment • Tuition subsidies • In-house training initiatives

Listed skills

• safety procedures · Preferred
• Technical Reporting · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Vehicle Inspection · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Microsoft Word · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Microsoft Outlook · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Vehicle operation
• Vehicle diagnostics
• Vehicle maintenance
• Technical reporting
• Engineering collaboration
• Safety procedures
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Vehicle inspection
• Attention to detail
• Communication skills
• Report Writing
• Continuous Development
• Effective Communication
• Vehicle Inspection
• Safety Procedures
• Valid Driver's License
• Air Brakes
• Training And Development
• Investor Relations
• Product Lining
• Vehicle Dynamics
• Test Equipment
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Transportation
• Manufacturing
• Engineering
• Trades
• Bus Driver
• Bus and Tram Drivers
• Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity