Bus Driver - D Licence Galway

Bus Eireann; Galway; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Bus Éireann in Galway seeks a customer-focused driver to operate routes across Galway and surrounding areas. You will manage time effectively, assist passengers with accessibility needs, and maintain safety standards.

You will handle fare collection, issue tickets, balance cash, and complete logs with accuracy, using onboard technology to monitor routes and incidents. A willingness to work varied shifts, including nights, is essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to adhere to schedules and manage time effectively.
• A customer-centric mindset, understanding the importance of meeting customer needs.
• Understand and follow safety regulations and company policies.
• Accurately complete logs and reports on bus defects.
• Willingness to work a variety of shifts, including weeks and nights.
• Handle fare collection, issue tickets, and validate all passenger tickets.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to schedules and manage time effectively to ensure on-time service.
• Interact with passengers in a polite, helpful manner and provide service information.
• Operate ramps and lifts to assist passengers with accessibility needs.
• Provide passengers with information regarding services and destinations.
• Carry out walkaround checks and report any safety incidents.
• Use onboard technology to monitor routes, logs and communications.

Skills

Time management

Customer focus

Safety

Attention to detail

Versatility

Cash handling

Tools

Onboard technology

Job description

BUS ÉIREANN, Galway Hbr Ent Pk, New Docks, The Docks, Galway, Co. Galway, H91 A304

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Application Details

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Job Description

Time Management

• Ability to adhere to schedules and manage time effectively.
• Proficient in navigating and adapting to route changes or delays.
• Ensure service operates to schedule and provide reliable service

Customer Focus

• A customer-centric mindset, understanding the importance of meeting customer needs.
• Ability to interact positively and politely with customers.
• Operate ramps and lifts to assist passengers with accessibility needs.
• Provide passengers with information regarding services and destinations.

Safety

• Demonstrates an awareness of safety regulations and strives to follow them.
• Adheres to laws, safety regulations and company policies as outlined in training.
• Carry out walkaround checks

Attention to Detail

• Accurately complete logs and reports to a high standard for any bus defects
• Capability to compile detailed written reports on bus-related incidents and accidents
• Proficiency in using onboard technology for communication, monitoring, and record-keeping

Versatility

• Willingness to work a variety of shifts, including weeks and nights.
• Ability to adapt to changing routes, schedules and passenger’s requirements

Cash Handling

• Handle fare collection, issue tickets, and validate all passenger tickets.
• Ensure accurate passenger accounting by verifying fare payment or the validity of tickets and travel passes.
• Balance daily cash sales and submit payments at the end of each shift

• Sector: transportation and storage

Career Level

• Not Required