Bus Drivers

Crewit Resourcing Limited

Ireland

On-site

EUR 31,000 - 42,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Job summary

Central Bus & Coach Limited invites applications for a Bus Driver role at their Kenagh, Co. Longford facility. The position requires 1–3 years of bus driving experience and a category D/DE/D1/D1E licence under mutual recognition rules, with on‑the‑job training provided where needed.

You will drive on urban and rural routes, take fares, ensure passenger safety, and perform daily vehicle checks in adherence with safety regulations. 39 hours per week with a competitive annual pay.

Qualifications

1-3 years of experience as a Bus Driver.
Equivalent category D/DE/D1 or D1E license via mutual recognition where applicable.
No minimum academic requirements; on-the-job training provided as needed.

Responsibilities

Operate buses and coaches, collect fares, look after passengers.
Drive safely and efficiently on designated routes or charters.
Adhere to scheduled departures and arrivals.
Assist passengers with route information, schedules, and ticketing.
Support passengers with special needs, including disabled or elderly travellers.
Conduct daily vehicle checks and report mechanical issues promptly.
Comply with traffic laws and transport regulations, maintain health and safety procedures.

Skills

Bus driving

Passenger transport

Customer service

Safety awareness

Education

No formal education required

Job description

Our client, Central Bus & Coach Limited, based in Kenagh, Co. Longford, is currently seeking Bus Drivers for immediate start at their facility in Kenagh, Co. Longford.

Qualifications: 1-3 years’ of previous experience as a Bus Driver required. Applicants must hold an equivalent category to a category D, DE, D1 or D1E driving licence identified through a mutual recognition agreement between the Road Safety Authority and the appropriate regulatory authority in another jurisdiction). There are no minimum academic requirements. Further training will be provided on-the-job as required.

General Duties / Responsibilities / Experience:

To operate buses and coaches, take fares and look after passengers
To operate the bus safely and efficiently on designated routes or chartered journeys.-
To ensure adherence to scheduled departure and arrival times.-
To navigate various traffic conditions and weather challenges while ensuring passenger comfort and safety.-
To assist passengers with inquiries about routes, schedules, and ticketing.-
To offer assistance to passengers with special needs, including those with disabilities or elderly passengers-
To conduct daily vehicle checks, including brakes, tires, lights, and fluid levels, and report any mechanical issues promptly.-
To comply with all traffic laws and transport regulations.-
To maintain awareness of health and safety procedures, including emergency evacuation protocols.-
Essential knowledge includes effective perception of the transport environment, health and safety measures in transportation, and road traffic laws-
Further essential knowledge includes mechanical components of vehicles and passenger transport regulations-
Essential skills include adherence to transportation work schedule, application of conflict management, and assisting disabled passengers-
Further essential competencies include cleaning vehicles, communicating clearly with passengers and controlling the performance of the vehicle-
Applicants must be competent to drive in urban areas, ensure vehicle operability, and to interpret traffic signals -
Applicants must be competent to keep time accurately, maintain concentration for long periods, and to help control passenger behaviour during emergency situations-
Applicants must have experience in driving a passenger bus in urban and rural areas-
Applicants must have 1-3 years’ of relevant experience as a Bus Driver-
Applicants must hold an equivalent category to a category D, DE, D1 or D1E driving licence identified through a mutual recognition agreement between the Road Safety Authority and the appropriate regulatory authority in another jurisdiction)