Bus Driver - Macksville

Busways Group; Macksville; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Career progression

Fitness passport

Novated leasing

EAP access

Flexible shifts

Ongoing training

Job summary

Busways Group is recruiting for casual Bus Drivers at our Macksville depot. If you hold a Medium Rigid licence or above and enjoy serving the community, this role offers flexible hours and a comprehensive training program to build on your heavy vehicle skills.

You will work on casual shifts with the potential for career progression, access to wellness and fitness programs, salary packaging options, and supportive employment practices.

Qualifications

• A current and valid Medium Rigid or above driver’s licence.
• 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 NSW Driver Authority is highly desired (or be willing to obtain one)

Responsibilities

• Drive casual bus routes from Macksville depot.
• Deliver safe and reliable passenger service and assist customers.

Skills

MR licence

Communication

Customer service

Pre-employment medical

Job description

Do you hold a medium rigid (MR) licence or above? We offer a 4 week paid driver training program that 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 for Casual Bus Drivers at our Macksville depot. 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!â¯

• $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¯
• Career progression opportunitiesâ¯
• 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¯

About usâ¯

At Busways, our core focus is on quality customer service, stakeholder engagement and employee development.â¯For over 80 years, we’ve delivered a professional, reliable standard of service. We currently operate bus 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 over 47 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 is very limited work 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 Rigid or above driver’s licenceâ¯
• A good driving historyâ¯
• Strong communication and customer service skillsâ¯â¯â¯
• Willing toâ¯undergoâ¯a pre-employment medical check,â¯criminal history checkâ¯and working with children check.â¯
• Have a currentâ¯NSW Driver Authority is highly desiredâ¯(or be willing to obtain one)

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

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

Busways is committed 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.