Bus Drivers

Crewit Resourcing Limited; Kilminchy; On-site; EUR 32,944 - 40,265; Full time

Job summary

PJ Martley Limited, based in Portlaoise, Co. Laois, is seeking bus drivers for immediate start at Kilminchy, Dublin Road facility. The role requires 1-3 years of bus driving experience and a current category D/DE/D1/D1E licence recognized under mutual recognition agreements.

Key duties include operating buses on designated routes, collecting fares, assisting passengers, conducting daily vehicle checks, and ensuring safety and on-time performance in urban and rural services.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ experience as a Bus Driver.
• Licence category D/DE/D1 or D1E with mutual recognition.
• Experience with urban and rural route operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate buses and coaches on designated routes and charters.
• Take fares and assist passengers with inquiries and accessibility needs.
• Ensure safety, vehicle checks, compliance with traffic laws, and on-time performance.

Skills

Bus driving

Urban and rural routes

Safety compliance

Customer service

Education

Category D/DE/D1/D1E license recognized under mutual recognition

Job description

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Application Details

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Job Description

Our client, PJ Martley Limited, based in Portlaoise, Co. Laois, is currently seeking Bus Drivers for immediate start for their facility in Portlaoise, Co. Laois. 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 passengersTo 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 lawsFurther essential knowledge includes mechanical components of vehicles and passenger transport regulationsEssential skills include adherence to transportation work schedule, application of conflict management, and assisting disabled passengersFurther essential competencies include cleaning vehicles, communicating clearly with passengers and controlling the performance of the vehicleApplicants 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 situationsApplicants must have experience in driving a passenger bus in urban and rural areasApplicants must have 1-3 years’ of relevant experience as a Bus DriverApplicants 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). Annual Remuneration: €36,605.00; Pay rate €18.05 per hour Work Location: PJ Martley Limited, Kilminchy, Dublin Road, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, R32 CPA4Number of hours work each week: 39

• Sector: transportation and storage

Career Level

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]