If you are retired, looking for some extra work, or just looking for something to do, the Mountain View School Division (MVSD) has lots of openings for school bus drivers.
Lori Slepicka, Secretary-Treasurer for MVSD, says a handful of their drivers have retired, so the school division is looking to fill the vacant spots. There are a variety of shifts and routes available from being a casual driver on weekends and field trips, to one of the full-time routes. Slepicka says the full-time routes require just a couple of hours in the morning and afternoon on school days to pick up and drop off kids at school.
"Bus driving is a great opportunity if you're trying to find work-life balance, or an add-on job to farming or if you're self-employed and need that steady paycheque coming in," commented Slepicka.
Outside of the time commitment, drivers need at least a Class 2 license and must attend school bus driver training. Conveniently, MVSD has an opportunity for you to complete that training next month from Friday, January 13th to Sunday, January 15th.
Candidates will get help in obtaining their Class 2 license and will be prepped for the written and physical tests as well. The deadline to apply is Monday, January 9th. You can submit a resume or application at the school division office in Dauphin or send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
"Our bus drivers are often our unsung heroes, they're the first face that the children see when they head off to get their education and it's probably the last face they see before they go home for the day. It's an important role."
