Bus Driver

Kinetic; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Career progression opportunities

Diversity leave provisions

Job summary

Kinetic, Mackay's local bus operator, is seeking Bus Drivers for urban routes, school services, charters, and events. We offer full-time roles and Casual School Bus Drivers, with a clear path for career progression within Australia’s leading mass transit operator.

We value excellent customer service, require a current MR license or above, and a Qld Driver Authority or willingness to obtain one. Pre-employment checks apply; Australian work rights are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and enjoy working with the public.

Responsibilities

• Operate on urban route services, school services, charters, and events.
• Pass pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.
• Be able to work with the public and provide safe journeys.

Skills

Customer service

Public interaction

Job description

About us

As a local Mackay bus operator, we are proud to be part of Kinetic, Australasia's only dedicated mass transit bus operator. 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 6000 people and fleet of over 3800 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 opportunity

With a strong focus on customer service and providing a safe journey for our passengers, our Bus Drivers operate on urban route services, school services, charters, special events and even the occasional mining contracts throughout the Bowen Basin. We have fulltime opportunities available as well as Casual School Bus Drivers.

Why Kinetic?

• We are Australia’s and New Zealand’s leading mass transit bus operator with opportunities to grow and spread your wings
• We care for our people and provide our Employee Assistance Program including wellbeing, financial and nutritional coaching, counselling, and legal advice
• We offer secure employment with genuine career progression opportunities
• We care for our people and provide industry best diversity leave provisions

The boxes you'll tick:

• Excellent customer service and enjoy working with the public
• A current Medium Rigid (MR) driving license or above preferred
• A Qld Driver Authority or willing to obtain
• Be able to pass a pre‑employment physical examination and medical history check
• Australian Work Rights

Kineticis proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and our people represent the community which we service. We invite all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations People, and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds.