Coach / Bus Driver

Kinetic; Gunnedah; On-site; AUD 44,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms supplied

Job summary

Kinetic Specialised Resources is seeking experienced Coach Drivers to join our team servicing the New England Northwest region of NSW, including Gunnedah, Narrabri and Boggabri. This permanent part-time role is ideal for locally based drivers seeking a rewarding position with an industry-leading transport provider.

Responsibilities include safe driving, exceptional customer service, pre- and post-departure checks, and basic vehicle maintenance.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills.
• A current MR driving licence or above.
• Current Bus Driver Authority (BDA) issued by Transport for NSW.
• Minimum 1 year's heavy vehicle driving experience.
• Ability and willingness to provide support in or outside of daily duties.
• Pass a pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.
• Australian Work Rights.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of yourself, your passengers and your vehicle.
• Exceptional customer service.
• Perform pre- and post-departure checks.
• Undertaking minor mechanical services and maintenance on your vehicle.
• Ad-hoc duties as required.

Skills

Customer service

Heavy vehicle experience

Pre-employment check

Australian work rights

Pre-employment medical

Tools

MR licence

Bus Driver Authority (BDA)

Job description

About Us

Kinetic Specialised Resources has a strong reputation built within the mining and resources sector as well as with government, sporting clubs and education industries. Kinetic is Australia and New Zealand’s largest and most diverse bus operator, moving more than 100 million passengers per year across some of the most recognisable names in bus transport. We deliver these services through our 7300 people and fleet of over 4900 buses.

As a business who genuinely cares about our customers, our people and our environment; we are industry leaders in delivering zero-emission technology, investing in our communities, training and developing our people, and providing an inclusive workplace which reflects the communities we serve.

The opportunity

Kinetic Specialised Resources is seeking experienced and reliable Coach Drivers to join our team servicing the New England Northwest region of NSW, specifically within the Narrabri, Boggabri, and Gunnedah areas. This is an excellent opportunity for drivers who are locally based and looking for a rewarding role with an industry-leading transport provider.

What We Offer

• Status: Permanent Part-time
• Must reside locally in the Narrabri, Boggabri, or Gunnedah region
• Roster: 7 days on / 7 days off roster
• DIDO (Drive-In Drive-Out)
• Split shifts: 4am start and 4pm start
• Hourly rate: flat rate of $39.15 per hour
• Location: Gunnedah/Narrabri/Boggabri, NSW
• Uniforms: Supplied

You will be involved in

• Consistently ensuring the safety of yourself, your passengers, and your vehicle
• Exceptional customer service
• Performing pre- and post-departure checks
• Undertaking minor mechanical services and maintenance on your vehicle
• Ad-hoc duties as required

Why Kinetic?

• We are Australia’s and New Zealand’s leading mass transit bus operator with opportunities to grow and spread your wings
• We care for our people and provide our Employee Assistance Program including wellbeing, financial and nutritional coaching, counselling, and legal advice
• We offer secure employment with genuine career progression opportunities
• We care for our people and provide industry best diversity leave provisions

The boxes you’ll tick

• Excellent customer service skills
• A current Medium Rigid (MR) driving licence or above
• Current Bus Driver Authority (BDA) issued by Transport for NSW.
• Minimum 1 year's heavy vehicle driving experience
• Ability and willingness to provide support in or outside of your daily duties
• Be able to pass a pre‑employment physical examination and medical history check
• Australian Work Rights

Kinetic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and our people represent the community which we service. We invite all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations People, and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds.