Bus Driver

Kinetic; Tasmania; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Paid parental leave (26 weeks)

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Kinetic in Hobart is seeking a casual MR/HR bus driver to join the team in the Hobart/ Dodges Ferry areas. You will be trained across general access, school, intercity and charter services to cover leave as required.

Applicants should hold a TAS MR or higher, a Tasmanian Public Passenger Vehicle licence, Working with Vulnerable People clearance and Australian work rights. A flexible, supportive workplace awaits.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills and enjoy working with the public.
• Hold a TAS MR driving licence (or above).
• Have a Tasmanian Public Passenger Vehicle licence.
• Have Working with Vulnerable People authority.
• Able to pass pre-employment functional and drug & alcohol clearance.
• Have Australian work rights.

Responsibilities

• Drive MR/HR buses and provide safe, reliable passenger transport.
• Operate across general access, school services, intercity and charter work as required.
• Cover leave commitments and support team operations.
• Deliver high-quality customer service to passengers and the public.

Skills

Customer service

MR license

Tasmanian Public PV licence

Working with Vulnerable People

Pre-employment clearance

Australian work rights

Job description

Exciting Job Opportunity: Join Kinetic as a casual bus driver! Positions available in Dodges Ferry and Hobart!

Are you an experienced heavy vehicle driver with exceptional people skills? Kinetic, Australia's leading mass transit bus operator, is seeking a professional MR or HR driver to join our team in the Hobart/ Dodges Ferry areas. You will be trained in all areas of the business, including general access & school bus services, Intercity services and charter work to cover leave where required. We offer a rewarding career and a supportive work environment where you can thrive.

About us

Kinetic is Australia and New Zealand’s largest and most diverse bus operator, moving more than 75 million passengers per year across some of the most recognisable names in bus transport. We deliver these services through our 7500 people and fleet of over 4500 buses.

As a business who genuinely cares about our customers, our people and our environment; we are industry leaders in delivering zero-emission technology, investing in our communities, training and developing our people, and providing an inclusive workplace which reflects the communities we serve.

The boxes you'll tick:

• Excellent customer service skills and enjoy working with the public
• A current TAS Medium Rigid (MR) driving licence (or above)
• A Tasmanian Public Passenger Vehicle licence
• Working with Vulnerable People authority
• Be able to pass a pre‐employment functional and drug & alcohol clearance
• Australian Work Rights

The benefits of working with us:

• Flexible and supportive work environment
• Employment with Australasia’s leading mass transit bus operator focusing on a positive culture and company values.
• We create an environment that enables employees to maintain a balance between their work and family responsibilities, especially when a new child (or children) enters the family and offer 26 weeks of paid Parental Leave.
• We care about your health and wellbeing and offer a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program Including wellbeing, financial and nutritional coaching, counselling and legal advice

Kinetic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and our people represent the community which we service. We invite all applicants to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds.

There has never been a better time to join Kinetic so, if this sounds like you and you are ready for a challenging and rewarding career with Kinetic then:

For more information:

• About Tasmanian Redline Coaches: www.tasredline.com.au
• On how to obtain a Tasmanian Public Passenger Vehicle licence please visit www.transport.tas.gov.au
• On how to obtain a Working with Vulnerable People authority www.cbos.tas.gov.au