Bus Driver - Macksville

Busways; Macksville; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Fitness Passport

Novated leasing

Employee assistance

Flexible shifts

Training & development

Job summary

Busways is seeking casual Bus Drivers to join the Macksville depot, delivering safe, reliable service to the community while earning competitive hourly pay. Applicants should hold a MR licence or above and may be eligible for a four-week paid driver training program.

Hours are variable with weekday shifts; we offer a comprehensive paid training program, access to Fitness Passport, novated leasing options, and an Employee Assistance Program to support you and your family.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current MR or above driver’s licence.
• NSW Driver Authority is highly desired or willing to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, reliable bus services to the community.
• Deliver excellent customer experiences while adhering to schedules.

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.â¯â¯

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.

• $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 offerâ¯:

• A comprehensive paid training programâ¯
• 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 feeâ¯â¯
• Access to salary packaging options such as novated leasingâ¯
• An Employee Assistance Program, giving you and your family access to confidential counselling from an independent organisationâ¯
• Supportive work environment with stable employment in a secure industryâ¯
• Flexible shift work to promote a healthy work/life balanceâ¯
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, both informal and via structured coursesâ¯

At Busways, our core focus is on quality customer service, stakeholderengagementand employee development.â¯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.â¯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.â¯

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 licenceâ¯
• Have a currentâ¯NSW Driver Authority is highly desiredâ¯(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.