About us
LinkSA is a subsidiary of Keolis Downer, operating since 2008, proudly partnering with the South Australian Government, Education Department, Private Schools and Monarto Safari Park.
About the role
We have multiple positions for casual bus drivers at the following LinkSA depot: Balaklava.
You will be responsible for getting our passengers to their destination safely and in a timely manner while delivering excellent customer service.
If you have a passion for customer service and a genuine interest in driving, this is a great opportunity to build a safe, rewarding, and flexible career.
About you
* Genuine interest for driving.
* Passion for customer service.
* Good communication skills – with the ability to read, understand and converse in English, read maps, understand timetables, operate radio and learn operating procedures and systems.
* Positive & flexible outlook to work in the role.
* Have a focus on safety.
What's in it for you
* Attractive pay & rewards.
* Overtime opportunities.
* Paid training.
* Paid assistance in meeting the required licensing requirements T&Cs apply.
* Ongoing training and development.
* Uniform provided.
* Opportunity for career progression to build a long and successful career in a multinational company.
* Flexible working conditions.
* Supportive work environment.
* An Employee Assistance Program for employees and their families.
What you will need
* A current and valid driver's licence (MR desirable but not essential).
* Right to live and work in Australia.
* Currently residing in SA.
* Ability to pass pre‐employment medical (including drug & alcohol screening).
* Large Passenger (LP) desirable, or willing to obtain one.
* We offer assistance in obtaining the following qualifications (this is not required before interviews):
o Upgrade to MR Licence.
o Attainment of Large Passenger (LP) Accreditation.
o Valid Working with Children Check clearance.
o National Police Check clearance.
Application questions
* Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
* Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
* How many years' experience do you have as a bus driver?
* Do you have a heavy vehicle driver's licence?
* Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?
* Are you willing to undergo a pre‐employment medical check?
* Do you have customer service experience?
* Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?
Keolis Downer is an equal opportunity employer that promotes diversity and inclusion. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and encourage all people to apply regardless of background, experience, identity, ability or thinking style. As a proud RAP organisation, Keolis Downer is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
SouthLink operates and manages route, school and special bus services under contract to the South Australian Government for the Outer South, Outer North and Hills Contract Areas of metropolitan Adelaide. We operate out of seven bus depots located at Lonsdale and Seaford in the south, Elizabeth, Pooraka and Willaston in the north and Aldgate and Mt Barker in the Adelaide Hills. We have a team of over 660 dedicated transport professionals whom we employ across the seven main depots; the majority of these are Bus Drivers, with Maintenance, Operations and Administration employees making up the remainder of the staff.
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