Bus cancellations due to a staffing shortage have been a big problem in Roblin over the past couple of weeks.
As a result, Mountain View School Division is sending buses from Dauphin to get kids to and from school. MVSD is now hiring bus drivers in the area. Whether you want to do it full-time or casually, MVSD could be looking for you.
Ernest Karpiak is the transportation supervisor for MVSD.
"Why would someone want to become a bus driver? Being the reason why a child smiles before their day gets started and ends later," said Karpiak. "It's all about the kids. When I talk to drivers, they love providing safe and reliable transportation to our students. There is flexibility if you have another job. Substitute drivers could drive every day or once a week. We can tailor a schedule that works for you."
To be eligible, you must have a class-two driver's license. You can get one through Manitoba Public Insurance. You will also need to complete a school bus driver's course. That's a minimum of 24 hours of classroom training.
The typical day would see you drive from 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 to 5:00 p.m., depending on the length of your route.
'A sub driver that drives a morning and afternoon shift, the low end pays about $112 per day," ended Karpiak. "If it goes to the highest end, we're looking at $165."
The average pay is $138 per day.
If you're interested in becoming a school bus driver, head here.
