School Bus Driver - (20 hours | ideal for Semi-Retired Drivers)

Kinetic; Rosebery; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Casual positions

Supportive team environment

Employee discounts

Job summary

Kinetic, Australia's leading mass transit bus operator, invites applications for MR/HR heavy vehicle drivers to join our team at the Burnie depot, Rosebery. The role offers flexible, casual work with opportunities across school bus, intercity and charter services, supporting leave coverage and a stable income.

We value exceptional customer service and a positive attitude, with training provided to cover a variety of routes while maintaining a dependable, friendly service for passengers.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and enjoy working with the public.
• Current TAS Medium Rigid (MR) driving licence (or above).
• Tasmanian Public Passenger Vehicle licence.
• Working with Vulnerable People authority.
• Pass a pre-employment functional and drug & alcohol clearance.
• Australian Work Rights.

Responsibilities

• Drive MR/HR heavy vehicles to transport passengers (school, intercity, charter) as needed.
• Join the Burnie depot team and be trained across services.
• Cover leave and participate in a range of services including school bus, intercity, and charter work.

Skills

Customer service

Public interaction

MR license

Tasmanian PPV license

WPV clearance

Work rights

Job description

School bus drivers are needed in Rosebery! This role suits semi-retired drivers, those easing into retirement who want to stay active, or anyone after a steady income and a predictable routine without the commitment of full-time work.

Are you an experienced heavy vehicle driver with exceptional people skills? Kinetic, Australia's leading mass transit bus operator, is seeking a professional MR or HR driver to join our team in our Burnie depot. You will be trained in all areas of the business, including general access & school bus services, Intercity services and charter work to cover leave where required. We offer a rewarding career and a supportive work environment where you can thrive.

About us

Kinetic is Australia and New Zealand’s largest and most diverse bus operator, moving more than 75 million passengers per year across some of the most recognisable names in bus transport. We deliver these services through our 7500 people and fleet of over 4500 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 boxes you'll tick:

• Excellent customer service skills and enjoy working with the public
• A current TAS Medium Rigid (MR) driving licence (or above)
• A Tasmanian Public Passenger Vehicle licence
• Working with Vulnerable People authority
• Be able to pass a pre‐employment functional and drug & alcohol clearance
• Australian Work Rights

The benefits of working with us:

• Flexible and supportive work environment
• Multiple Casual positions available
• Employment with Australasia’s leading mass transit bus operator focusing on a positive culture and company values.
• We create an environment that enables employees to maintain a balance between their work and family responsibilities.
• We care about your health and wellbeing and offer a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program Including wellbeing, financial and nutritional coaching, counselling and legal advice

Kinetic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and our people represent the community which we service. We invite all applicants to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islandersand people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds.

For more information:

• On how to obtain a Tasmanian Public Passenger Vehicle licence please visitwww.transport.tas.gov.au
• On how to obtain a Working with Vulnerable People authority www.cbos.tas.gov.au