Level 1 Driver Trainer
Location: Winnipeg, MB

Schedule: Part-Time

Hourly Premium: Home to School $23.40 per hour rate

Position Summary
First Student is seeking an experienced, safety-focused Level 1 Driver Trainer to join our Winnipeg, MB location.

This position is designed for a highly skilled and respected driver who takes pride in developing others. We are looking for a valued team member who demonstrates leadership, flexibility, and a strong commitment to building the next generation of safe school bus drivers.

In this role, you will deliver classroom and behind-the-wheel training to experienced and existing drivers, support the driver candidate pipeline, enhance the overall driver experience, and contribute to a culture of safety, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced school bus driver who enjoys mentoring others, sharing knowledge, and playing a key role in strengthening the team.

Availability Expectations

Availability of 1 to 2 hrs per day (7-10 hrs/week).

Availability Monday through Friday.

Potential availability on weekends based on operational and training needs.

Flexibility to support urgent or time-sensitive training requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver classroom, skills, and on-the-road training for new school bus drivers.

Provide refresher, remedial, and upgrade training to existing drivers as required.

Support the driver candidate pipeline through onboarding and training activities.

Contribute to a positive, professional, and engaging candidate and driver experience.

Coach and mentor drivers with a focus on safe driving practices, regulatory compliance, and confidence-building.





Take pride in developing driver skills and fostering long-term success.

Evaluate driver performance to ensure required skill levels and certifications are achieved and maintained.

Maintain accurate training records in accordance with provincial, First Student, and contract requirements.

Identify performance gaps and collaborate with local leadership to develop targeted training plans.

Support overall safety initiatives at the location.

Participate in meetings and training sessions as required.

Perform other safety and training-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

Valid Class 2 (or higher) with appropriate endorsements.

Minimum 1 year of school bus or commercial driving experience.

Clean driver abstract with no preventable collisions or moving violations in past three (3) years dated within the past 30 days.

Strong communication, mentoring, and coaching abilities.

Skilled, dependable, and respected by peers.

Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

Demonstrated commitment to safety excellence.

Attendance: No more than one (1) unexcused absence in the previous 12 months.

Warning Record: No more than one (1) written warning in the previous 12 months.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate.

Opportunity to serve as a valued and respected leader within the location.

Meaningful impact on driver development and community safety.

Supportive, team-focused work setting.

Opportunities for growth and advancement.

EEO Statement
We encourage applications from women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and members of visible minorities. Reasonable accommodation is available throughout the hiring process.

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📌 Level 1 Driver Trainer (Manitoba)
🏢 First Student
📍 Manitoba