School Bus Driver

JJ Kavanagh & Sons; Waterford; Hybrid; EUR 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place to Work

Outstanding Employer

Job summary

JJ Kavanagh & Sons is seeking School Bus Drivers to cover local school runs across Waterford and Kilkenny. This part-time role offers about 20–30 hours per week during term-time, with morning and afternoon routes and no late nights.

Ideal candidates will hold a valid Category D or D1 licence, pass Garda vetting, and demonstrate reliability, punctuality and friendly communication with students, parents and school staff. Join a safe, well-organised team at a Great Place to Work company.

Qualifications

• Must hold valid Category D or D1 driving licence.
• Garda vetting required before start.
• Reliable, punctual and responsible.
• Good communication and friendly manner.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport students on scheduled school routes.
• Ensure wellbeing and safety of all passengers.
• Conduct routine vehicle checks before and after runs.
• Maintain courteous, professional conduct with students, parents and staff.
• Report any vehicle or route issues promptly.

Skills

D/D1 licence

Garda Vetting

Punctuality

Strong communicator

Job description

Looking for steady, local, part-time work that fits around your life?

JJ Kavanagh is currently seeking School Bus Drivers to cover local school runs across Kilkenny and Waterford. This role is ideal for people looking for reliable term-time work with no late nights and no unsociable hours — perfect for semi-retired drivers or anyone who wants school-hour work only.

Why work with JJ Kavanagh?

• Part-time role, approximately 20 – 30 hours per week
• School term-time work only
• Morning and afternoon runs — no late nights
• Local Waterford and Kilkenny routes available
• Good rates of pay for steady, term-time work
• A safe, respectful, and well-organised working environment
• Full compliance with all health, safety, and legislative requirements
• Work with a company officially recognised as a Great Place to Work® and Outstanding Employer

Your role

As a School Bus Driver, you will be responsible for the safe transport of students on dedicated school routes across Waterford and Kilkenny, working set morning and afternoon hours during the school term.

• Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
• Carrying out scheduled school pick-up and drop-off runs safely and on time
• Ensuring the wellbeing and safety of all passengers on board
• Carrying out routine vehicle checks before and after each run
• Maintaining a courteous, professional manner with students, parents, and school staff
• Reporting any vehicle or route issues promptly

Whatyou’llneed

• Valid Category D or D1 driving licence (essential)
• Garda vetting (required before start)
• A reliable, punctual, and responsible approach
• Good communication skills and a friendly manner