Bus Drivers - Preston

Kineticgroup; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Employee benefits platform

EAP and wellbeing support

Job summary

Kinetic Group in Melbourne's northern suburbs is seeking Experienced Accredited Bus Drivers to join our Preston Depot team. This full-time role offers a base rate of $40.52 per hour with a guaranteed minimum of 38 hours per week.

Applicants must hold a Heavy Rigid (HR) licence or higher, a CPV Driver Accreditation, and a Working with Children Check, plus Australian work rights. A pre-employment medical and drug/alcohol screening are required. Training and career progression are provided.

Qualifications

• Customer-focused attitude required.
• Strong communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate as an Accredited Bus Driver in a metropolitan setting.
• Ensure passenger safety and provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Customer-focused

Strong communication

Job description

About Us

As Australia and New Zealand's largest and greenest bus operator, Kinetic plays an essential role in connecting communities and keeping Melbourne moving. Every day, we help people get to where they need to be safely, which is why so many people choose to travel with us.

The Opportunity

We are seeking Experienced Accredited Bus Drivers to join our growing team at Kinetic's Preston Depot.

Based in the heart of Melbourne's northern suburbs, our Preston Depot proudly services communities across Preston, Reservoir, Coburg, Bundoora, Heidelberg and surrounding areas. We're passionate about creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where our people reflect the communities we serve.

If you're looking to take the next step in your driving career, this is an opportunity to join Australasia's leading mass transit operator while serving communities across Melbourne's northern suburbs.

This is a full-time position offering a base hourly rate of $40.52 per hour with a guaranteed minimum of 38 hours per week.

We’re after people with:

• A customer-focused attitude with strong communication skills
• A current Heavy Rigid (HR) licence or higher
• A current CPV Driver Accreditation
• A current Working with Children Check
• Full Australian work rights (Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident)
• The ability to pass a pre-employment medical and phyical assessment and drug and alcohol screening

Why Join Kinetic Preston?

• Employment with Australasia's leading mass transit bus operator
• Industry-leading rates, penalties and allowances, including a base rate of $40.52 per hour
• Full on-the-job training provided to successful applicants
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, including wellbeing, financial and nutritional coaching, counselling and legal support
• Access to our employee benefits platform, offering exclusive discounts, savings and cashback opportunities
• Secure, long-term employment with genuine career progression opportunities
• Opportunity to make a real difference in local communities across the wider northern suburbs of Melbourne

**Please note: Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend an assessment centre at our North Fitzroy depot for an interview and drive test**

At Kinetic, our people represent the communities we serve. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, genders and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.