Bus Driver

**ABOUT US**

**JOB DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL RUN BUS DRIVER (CASUAL)**

JOB TYPE: Casual

HOURS REQUIRED: Split Shift to drive AM and PM School Runs. Some additional charter work may be available between school runs and we can discuss this further during your interview.

LOCATION: Depot Address Edwardstown SA 5039. Most jobs located in Adelaide and surrounding suburbs.

SUPERVISOR/MANAGER: Operations Manager

MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Follow Driver Responsibilities & Code of Conduct at all times (provided during induction)

Safe and comfortable transportation of passengers

Deal with clients, passengers, general public and other employees professionally at all times

Build and maintain sound and appropriate relationships and communication with students and their families. Inspect and monitor general conditions of vehicle including vehicle checks prior to use, ensuring vehicle is sound for passenger transportation

Record and report any issues or concerns about a vehicle to Operations Manager in a timely fashion Monitor fuel levels in vehicle and refuel when required in between driving engagements but never during a driving engagement with passengers on board.

We will train you in the process and payment method for refueling the buses. Report any refueling issues or payment issues to the Operations Manager immediately.

Record and tally passenger movement data and submit to the office at the end of each school week

Abide by Work Health & Safety polices and procedures (provided during induction)

Record and report any accidents, incidents or near misses to Operations Manager via phone and on an incident report form, including the details of any damage that occurs to a vehicle while you are driving it, any issues with passengers or any other mechanical issue

Record and report any identified hazards to Operations Manager via incident/accident report form

Maintain a clean and tidy vehicle

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Essential Qualifications:
Current, valid and appropriate driver's licence - LR minimum (MR or HR classification also desirable)

Current and valid Large Passenger Accreditation (Police Check, Medical/Eyesight Clearance, DHS Working With Children Clearance)

Qualifications desirable upon engagement or able to obtain after engagement:
Responding to Abuse & Neglect - Education & Care (RAN-EC) Induction Training

First Aid Qualification

**Experience**:
Experience driving passenger vehicles (in line with current licence classification) is highly desirable

Experience driving school run routes or school related bus transport is highly desirable

Proven experience in positive customer service is highly desirable

**Skills**:Excellent communication skills

Organised, punctual and reliable

Proactive and responsive attitude

Professional and appropriate customer service skills

PERFORMANCE GOALS:
Impeccable driving record

Neat, tidy and clean bus at all times

Consistently completing vehicle checks prior to departure and reporting issues to Operations Manager at all times

Monitoring fuel and fluids, refueling vehicles between engagements, reporting fuel or fluid issues to Operations Manager in timely fashion

Well presented with clean and tidy uniform

Excellent feedback from clients, students and families regarding professionalism and communication

Excellent feedback from co-workers regarding professionalism

Compliance with all WH&S policies and procedures

Reporting all accidents, incidents, near misses or identified hazards in a timely fashion to Operations Manager via Incident/Accident Report Form

Seeking advice whenever required Complete all student movement sheets accurately and submit each week (if applicable)

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: From $34.08 per hour

Expected hours: 15 - 30 per week

Schedule:

- Afternoon shift
- Morning shift

Supplementary Pay:

- Penalty rates

Application Question(s):

- This role operates over a split shift with a minimum of 2 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon. Depending on client bookings there may be more hours available in between the school run. Little to no hours during school holidays. Please consider the nature of these work hours before you apply.

**Experience**:

- bus driving: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- LR or MR or HR Driver's Licence (required)
- Large Passenger Accreditation (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 18/10/2024