Bus Drivers

Transit Academy; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 48,946,000 - 117,096,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Travel discounts

Uniform provided

Job summary

Torrens Transit is hiring a bus operator to deliver safe, reliable passenger experiences across multiple Adelaide depots. The role emphasizes customer service, adherence to routes, and flexible shifts across 7 days.

Shifts vary, with HR licence preferred and comprehensive training provided; medical checks and accreditation requirements apply as part of a robust onboarding process.

Qualifications

• High standard of presentation with a passion for customer service.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• A good driving history.
• Ability to be flexible and work all required shifts of the position.
• Ability to interpret and follow navigational routes.

Responsibilities

• Provide passengers with a safe, efficient, and smooth bus experience and excellent customer service.
• We operate 7 days a week and our shifts have various start and finish times in addition to broken shifts (Monday to Friday).

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Driving history

Flexibility

Education

HR licence preferred

Heavy Vehicle knowledge

Job description

Depot locations:

Morphettville, St Agnes, Edinburgh North, Newton,

Mile End and Port Adelaide.

Pay Rates - $33.53 p.hr Mon-Fri, $50.30 (Sat), $67.06 (Sun) and $83.83 (Public Hols)

• Immediate start | Permanent Full-time positions available
• Casual Employment Monday to Friday by negotiation (must have HR)
• Uniform and Paid Training provided (including Car to HR licence upgrade)
• Earning potential up to $85,000 AUD,
• Additional roster options available to earn more.
• Employee benefits such as travel discounts with ASX 200 listed Kelsian Group Limited

About Torrens Transit

Torrens Transit is a leading public transport provider and part of the Kelsian Group Limited, Australia's largest integrated land and marine, tourism, and public transport service provider with established international operations in London and Singapore. With around 9,223 employees, we are one of Australia's most experienced and diverse multi-modal transport businesses operating around 3,991 buses, 113 ferries, and 24 light rail vehicles, carrying over 257 million customers to where they need to be and want to go.

About the Role

You will be responsible for providing our passengers a safe, efficient, and smooth bus experience and excellent customer service.

We operate 7 days a week and our shifts have various start and finish times in addition to broken shifts (Monday to Friday).

About You

• High standard of presentation with a passion for customer service
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Good communication skills
• A good driving history
• Ability to be flexible and work all required shifts of the position
• Ability to interpret and follow navigational routes.

What you will need

• Possession of a Heavy Rigid (HR) Driver’s license is preferred, although applicants with a standard car license are encouraged to apply (assistance will be provided for license upgrade if necessary).
• Willingness to undergo a medical examination and meet the required medical standards for the position.
• Preparedness to participate in a comprehensive training program.

Applicants will need to obtain:

• Large Passenger (LP) or Small Passenger (SP) accreditation
• Or:
• Possess a valid Working with Children Check clearance (essential).
• Provide a recent National Police Clearance - for the purpose of Driver Accreditation and Licensing. (essential)

Additionally, it is imperative that successful applicants fully comprehend and adhere to all Road Safety Regulations as well as Torrens Transit's Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) policies and procedures as part of their role.

We aim to provide meaningful and sustainable employment opportunities that are free from barriers, support and celebrate the diverse talents of our team members, improve awareness of the value of diversity and inclusion across our organisation, and enable our leaders to champion diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTQIA+, people with disability and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.