Bus Driver

The opportunity

Kinetic is seeking a professional MR or HR licensed driver based in the Devonport area for a full-time GA role.

The position involves driving the public GA service, and requires availability between Monday to Saturday, with shifts varying between 6.00am and 8.30pm. The roster involves a mix of split and straight shifts, totaling 76 hours per fortnight. 

You don’t need to have experience as a bus driver; however, you will need to be an experienced heavy vehicle driver with great people skills, a good driving history, and able to effectively manage passengers whilst driving. 

You will be responsible for safely operating the designated service, and may also be required assist passengers on and off your vehicle.

What does the role involve?

• Learning and driving all public bus routes in the greater Devonport area.
• Operating the TransportMe ticketing system in an efficient manner.
• Providing great customer service, including adherence to On Time Running.
•  Adherence to company policies and heavy vehicle regulations.
• Driving in a ‘safety first’ manner

Why Kinetic?

• We are Australia’s and New Zealand’s leading mass transit bus operator with opportunities to grow and spread your wings
• We offer full on-the-job training
• We care for our people and provide our Employee Assistance Program including wellbeing, financial and nutritional coaching, counselling, and legal advice
• We offer secure employment with genuine career progression opportunities
• We care for our people and provide industry best diversity leave provisions

The boxes you'll tick:

• Essential licences- Medium Rigid, Public Passenger Vehicle and Working with Vulnerable People
• Strong focus on safety and a good driving record
• Good communication skills and customer focused
• Willing to work as part of a larger team
• A positive attitude
• Willingness to be flexible
• Reliable and committed to being on time
• Experience driving large vehicles, including buses, will be well regarded

About us

Kinetic provides essential bus services in Devonport and surrounding areas across the North West of Tasmania. Along with sister company Cradle Mountain coaches, we are a key component of the public transport needs of Tasmania.

Kinetic are proud to be part of Kinetic, Australasia's only dedicated mass transit bus operator. Kinetic is Australia and New Zealand’s largest and most diverse bus operator, moving more than 75 million passengers per year across some of the most recognisable names in bus transport. We deliver these services through our 7300 people and fleet of over 4900 buses.

As a business who genuinely cares about our customers, our people and our environment; we are industry leaders in delivering zero-emission technology, investing in our communities, training and developing our people, and providing an inclusive workplace which reflects the communities we serve. 

How you apply 

So, if this sounds like you and you are ready for a challenging and rewarding career with Kinetic then click the 'Apply for this job' button now There has never been a better time to join Kinetic.

Kinetic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and our people represent the community which we service. We invite all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations People, and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds.