Bus Driver

Busways; Macksville; On-site; AUD 58,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Fitness Passport Program

Salary packaging options

Employee Assistance Program

Stable employment

Flexible shifts

Training and development

Job summary

Busways is recruiting casual Bus Drivers for our Macksville depot. If you hold a medium rigid (MR) licence or above, you can join a team dedicated to delivering safe, reliable transport to the community.

You will operate services with flexible shifts and receive paid driver training to build on your heavy vehicle skills. We offer a competitive hourly rate of $42.49 during Weekdays plus an attendance allowance of $19.44 daily.

Qualifications

• A current and valid MR or above driver’s licence.
• Criminal history check and Working with Children check.
• Pre-employment medical check.

Responsibilities

• Drive as a casual bus driver at the Macksville depot.
• Deliver high-quality customer service to passengers.
• Maintain flexible shift patterns to suit operations and community needs.

Skills

MR licence

Good driving history

Strong communication

Customer service

Job description

Do you hold amedium rigid (MR)licence or above? We offer a4weekpaid driver training programthat will build on your current heavy vehicle skills and knowledge to navigate the roads as a professional Bus Driver.

About the role

We currently have multiple positions available forCasualBus Drivers at ourMacksvilledepot. We are looking for passionate people who enjoy driving and want to service their community, whilst delivering the best experience possible to our customers.

A little bit about our rates!

• $42.49 per hour Weekday (shift loadings - range from 15% - 100% dependant on times of operation throughout the shift)
• $19.44 attendance allowance paid daily

What we offer:

• Career progression opportunities
• Access to Busways Fitness Passport Program, allowing you and your family to access multiple pools and fitness facilities around Sydney and regional NSW all under one membership fee
• Access to salary packaging options such as novated leasing
• An Employee Assistance Program, giving you and your family access to confidential counselling from an independent organisation
• Supportive work environment with stable employment in a secure industry
• Flexible shift work to promote a healthy work/life balance
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, both informal and via structured courses

About us

At Busways, our core focus is on quality customer service, stakeholderengagementand employee development.For over 80 years,we’vedelivered a professional, reliable standard of service. We currentlyoperatebus service contracts for Transport for NSW in Western Sydney, North Shore and West, Central Coast and North Coast and the South Australian Public Transport Authority in Adelaide’s Outer South.With a team of more than 2,800 people, committed to transporting over47 million passenger journeys each year, we pride ourselves on taking a proactive approach to public transport delivery to ensure that the customer journey is seamless as possible.

Hours of work

Hours of work and shifts vary from depot to depot. Our casual drivers typically work a few hours in the morning and a few hours in the afternoon during the school term. In school holidays there isvery limitedwork available.

These hours are often suited to retirees wanting to re-enter the workforce or supplement income. It is also a fantastic opportunity for people working part-time and wanting more hours.

Eligibility to apply

• A current and valid Medium Rigidor above driver’s licence
• A good driving history
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Willing toundergoa pre-employment medical check,criminal history checkand working with children check.
• Have a currentNSW Driver Authority is highly desired(or be willing to obtain one)

Suitable applicants that do not have the required licence andauthority, Busways may offer you:

• Paid induction and mentor training
• Attend a Driver Authority Course with Busways and help with the application process

Buswaysiscommitted to being an Equal Opportunity Employer, with a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We encourage applications from all individuals, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and those from diverse social, cultural, and gender backgrounds.