School Bus Driver

Ritchies Transport; Dargaville; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading passenger transport company in Dargaville is seeking a School Bus Driver to join their team. This role involves driving students safely to and from school and may include additional charter work. Candidates must hold a Full Class 2 NZ License and have a P endorsement. The position offers a friendly working environment, career progression opportunities, and a uniform. Training and development during school holidays may also be required.

Benefits

Uniform

Fortnightly pay

Career progression opportunities

Friendly, team environment

Qualifications

• Must have a Full Class 2 NZ License.
• Reliable and a good communicator.
• P endorsement is required.

Responsibilities

• Transport children to and from school safely.
• Be available for extra charter work when needed.
• Participate in ongoing training and development.

Skills

Full Class 2 NZ License

Reliable

Good communicator

P endorsement

Job description

The Opportunity;

We're searching for a School Bus Driver to join our team in Kaipara. Reporting to our Dargaville Depot, you will be working school bus hours, before and after school. There is also the opportunity to pick up extra work doing charters when required. You will get school holidays off, except when we need you for ongoing training or development.

Team Ritchies;

Ritchies is one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading passenger transport companies with a team of more than 2,000 people providing coach and charter services right across the country. We partner with regional councils and schools to supply public transport services as well as offering a range of bus and coach hire services to businesses and the general public. You would be joining us at an exciting time in Ritchies’ history as we gear up to decarbonise our fleet and move to a more sustainable public transport model.

About You;

You’re looking for a change, you want to work for a company that values your skills and work ethic and you’re ready to make the move! You enjoy driving and being out in your community. You’re a safe operator who takes pride in their appearance and communicates well. You understand that you will be transporting children to & from school, and have the patience to deal with these members of our community.

Your Skills;

• Full Class 2 NZ License (minimum)
• Reliable
• Good communicator
• P endorsement

What you get;

• Uniform
• Fortnightly pay
• Career progression opportunities
• Friendly, team environment

Process from here;

We are an equal opportunities employer, that focuses heavily on Health and Safety. As such, our pre-employment checks include drug testing, Ministry of Justice checks and reference checking. Due to the nature of this role, a VCA will have to be successfully passed before role is offered. As regulations require, you will also need to pass a medical. To be considered for this role, please apply online through the link below. Candidates for this position must have the right to work in New Zealand at the time of application.