About the business
Emerald Coaches, a family‐owned transport company operating throughout Central Queensland. We are people focused and strive to develop a work‐life balance. At Emerald Coaches, we embrace our team, recognising their lives, dreams and talents as our most valuable asset. We believe our staff are integral to developing a great place to work, which fuels innovation and continuous improvement.
Being the first bus company in Australia to commit to a zero‐emissions strategy through our e‐Mission Zero, we provide services to government, industrial clients, schools and local communities. Our "Wheel of Success" provides guidance on our key goals and values: Balance, Safety, Communication, Improvement, and Success. At the centre of our wheel is always OUR PEOPLE!
Our goals assist all departments to provide balanced focus in our key areas, with our values providing guidance for our decision‐making. We are currently seeking applicants for casual Professional Driver positions at our Blackwater depot. This position requires employees making their own travel arrangements to and from Blackwater and comes with accommodation and meals whilst residing in camp.
Rosters That Suit Your Life
* 9 days on / 5 days off
* 7 days on / 7 days off
Job tasks and responsibilities
* Operate Bus Services as required;
* Conduct and record pre‐start vehicle checks;
* Conduct and record post‐service vehicle checks;
* Adhere to all Queensland Transport, legislative, regulatory and company driving instructions;
* Report and record all vehicle defects;
* Report all accidents, near misses and other occurrences;
* Comply with all company policies and safe work procedures.
Skills and experience
* Must hold minimum MR licence and Qld Drivers Authority.
* Previous coach/bus driving experience.
* Standard 11 (or willing to obtain).
* Coal Board Medical (or willing to obtain).
Remuneration
* Current EA rates: Midweek rate $39.34 per hour, Saturday $59.01 per hour, Sunday $78.68 per hour, Public Holiday $98.35 per hour.
* On top of great rates, we pay superannuation on all our driver's hours.
* Rate increase after 6 months in recognition of experience and tenure.
* Career progression.
What's on offer
* Work‐life balance: camp based positions available in Blackwater on a 9 days on and 5 days off roster.
* Paid training and development - Cert III in Driving Operations after six months.
* Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
* Competitive EA rates.
Application instructions
To apply for this position please send your resume and covering letter to .
#J-18808-Ljbffr