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Test Bus Driver
- Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Full-time
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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:
WHY JOIN OUR TEAM:
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.
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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
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
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Responsibilities
Drive buses for testing and demonstration purposes while providing technical feedback to the engineering team. Perform vehicle inspections, maintain driver logs, and write detailed reports on vehicle performance.
Requirements
Must possess a valid Manitoba class 2 driver's license with an airbrake endorsement. Requires flexibility to work various shifts, including nights and weekends, and a strong understanding of vehicle dynamics.
Skills
- Bus Driving
- Vehicle Dynamics
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Vehicle Inspection
- Diagnostics
- Technical Reporting
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Safety Procedures
- Communication Skills
Benefits
- Competitive Wages
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Employee Social Committee Events
- In-house Training Initiatives
- Tuition Subsidies
Visa sponsorship
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- Transportation
- Manufacturing
- Engineering
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Keywords
- Class 2 Driver's License
- Airbrake Endorsement
- Vehicle Dynamics
- PDI
- Transit Bus
- Heavy-duty Transit
- Xcelsior
- Xcelsior CHARGE
- Vehicle Diagnostics
- Technical Writing
- Fleet Testing
- Transportation