▷ Only 24h Left Bus Drivers Wanted

Hold a C Class Licence? Shift Your Career into High Gear Take the right turn and be paid to learn. We offer a 4 week paid driver training program that will equip you with the skills and knowledge to navigate the roads as a professional Bus Driver. You'll earn a competitive salary while you learn. Experienced heavy vehicle drivers also encouraged to apply

About the role

We currently have multiple positions available for Full Time Permanent Bus Drivers at our Lonsdale and Seaford depots. We are looking for passionate people who enjoy driving and want to service their community, whilst delivering the best experience possible to our customers.

A little bit about our rates

- Permanent: $29.32 per hour Weekday (shift loadings - range dependant on times of operation throughout the shift)
- Permanent: $43.98 (Sat) $58.64 (Sun) $73.30 (PH)

What we offer

- A free licence upgrade for eligible applicants
- A comprehensive paid training program
- Overtime opportunities
- Career progression opportunities
- Access to Busways Fitness Passport Program, allowing you and your family to access multiple pools and fitness facilities under one membership fee
- Access to salary packaging options such as novated leasing
- An Employee Assistance Program, giving you and your family access to confidential counselling from an independent organisation
- Supportive work environment with stable employment in a secure industry
- Flexible shift work to promote a healthy work/life balance
- Ongoing training and development opportunities, both informal and via structured courses

About us

Busways is the largest Australian-owned bus operator and the most experienced Australian bus specialist, delivering high-performing transport services since 1942. As the first choice for real world solutions, we provide public bus services on behalf of state governments. Our team of 2,800 operates 1,350 buses and 47 million journeys annually

Hours of work

Our drivers must be willing and flexible to work various shifts, that may include weekends, early morning and late-night shifts.

The majority of shifts available for full-time drivers are worked as split shifts. Split shifts work by providing two portions of work to cover peak service times morning and afternoon/evening. Please note the below periods are a general time frame in which a split shift portion may operate, durations of shifts vary. All shifts comply with National Heavy Vehicle Regulations and the applicable Enterprise Agreement.

- Morning: 5:00am - 11:30am
- Afternoon/evening: 2:00pm - 8:00pm

Outside of these hours you can leave the depot to head home or run errands, or you can choose to stay at the depot and take advantage of our driver facilities.

There are also some straight shifts that may be available with shifts starting at varied times of the day, from morning, afternoon or evenings.

All depots operate seven days per week with most weekend work available as overtime.

Eligibility to apply

- A current and valid driver’s licence (Medium Rigid or Heavy Rigid Licence highly desired but not essential).
- A good driving history
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Willing to undergo a pre-employment medical check, criminal history check and working with children check.
- Have a current Large Passenger (LP) accreditation is highly desired (or be willing to obtain one)

Suitable applicants that do not have the required licence and accreditation, Busways may offer you:

- Free licence upgrade for eligible applicants
- Paid induction and mentor training

Apply now Individual applications will be processed as soon as they are received so if this position is for you, apply via the link today

Busways is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer, with a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We encourage applications from all individuals, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and those from diverse social, cultural, and gender backgrounds.

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