Drive a Career Forward
We are seeking motivated individuals to join our team of professional Bus Drivers. As a key member of our operations, you will be responsible for providing safe and reliable transportation services to our customers.
A competitive salary package is on offer, including:
* $29.32 per hour (Weekday shift loadings may apply)
* $43.98 (Sat), $58.64 (Sun), $73.30 (PH)
In addition to your salary, you will also have access to a range of benefits, including:
* A free licence upgrade for eligible applicants
* A comprehensive paid training program
* Overtime opportunities
* Career progression opportunities
* Access to Busways Fitness Passport Program
* Access to salary packaging options
* An Employee Assistance Program
* Supportive work environment with stable employment in a secure industry
* Flexible shift work to promote a healthy work/life balance
To be successful in this role, you will require:
Key Responsibilities
* Hold a current and valid driver's licence (Medium Rigid or Heavy Rigid Licence highly desired but not essential)
* A good driving history
* Strong communication and customer service skills
* Willing to undergo a pre-employment medical check, criminal history check and working with children check
* Have a current Large Passenger (LP) accreditation is highly desired (or be willing to obtain one)
What We Offer
* Free licence upgrade for eligible applicants
* Paid induction and mentor training
Our drivers must be willing and flexible to work various shifts, that may include weekends, early morning and late-night shifts. The majority of shifts available for full-time drivers are worked as split shifts. Split shifts work by providing two portions of work to cover peak service times morning and afternoon/evening. Please note the below periods are a general time frame in which a split shift portion may operate, durations of shifts vary. All shifts comply with National Heavy Vehicle Regulations and the applicable Enterprise Agreement.
Morning: 5:00am – 11:30am
Afternoon/evening: 2:00pm – 8:00pm
Outside of these hours you can leave the depot to head home or run errands, or you can choose to stay at the depot and take advantage of our driver facilities.
There are also some straight shifts that may be available with shifts starting at varied times of the day, from morning, afternoon or evenings. All depots operate seven days per week with most weekend work available as overtime.