Location: Croydon, Lilydale, Knox, Monbulk, Seaford, Rosebud, Hastings, Ivanhoe and Dandenong, VIC Type: Various Reports to: Senior Operations Supervisor
About Mob Jobs Mob Jobs is a 100% owned and operated First Nations business that provides specialised culturally safe employment pathways for First Nations people. We also offer a range of tailored corporate development services and training designed to improve organisations cultural capabilities and establish them as an employer of choice for First Nations jobseekers.
About the Organisation Our client is Melbourne's largest bus operator, with over 1,600 employees delivering dependable, friendly and sustainable public transport across Victoria. They are committed to diversity and inclusion and to creating meaningful career pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
About the Role Our client is seeking Bus Drivers to provide customers with a smooth, safe and friendly bus service, operating in line with all relevant legislation, policies and procedures. Roles are available across depots in Melbourne's east, south-east, north-east and the Mornington Peninsula. Women are strongly encouraged to apply. Women only need a full Victorian driver's licence (with a minimum of 6 demerit points remaining) and can access funding and training to obtain their Medium Rigid (MR) licence.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver smooth journeys, accelerating and braking gently and approaching stops carefully
Run a punctual, reliable service, driving to your shift times and never running early
Complete pre-trip vehicle checks and keep the bus interior clean and presentable
Greet customers and provide friendly, courteous service, including helping with enquiries
Assist customers with accessibility needs, including deploying the wheelchair/pram ramp
Report incidents, damage, defects and lost property to Operations
Comply with Victorian road laws, fatigue management regulations and the zero alcohol and drugs policy
About You
Excellent communicator who enjoys working with the public
Punctual, reliable and well presented
A team player who stays calm under pressure in heavy traffic and tight timetables
Able to deal with difficult and unpredictable situations and think clearly in an emergency
Able to communicate respectfully with all customers, including children, the elderly and people with limited English
Resilient, with the concentration needed for long shifts
Requirements
Current Medium Rigid, Heavy Rigid or Heavy Combination licence (women: full Victorian driver's licence with a minimum of 6 demerit points remaining – MR licence funding and training available)
Current Driver Accreditation
Current Working with Children Check
Current Police Check
Availability to work a variety of shifts, including early mornings, nights and weekends
Able to sit and drive for long periods (shifts up to 12 hours spread, with breaks)
Good physical health
What You'll Get
Ongoing work with Melbourne's largest bus operator
Choice of depot locations across Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula
MR licence funding and training for eligible women
To be successful, you will be a safe, reliable and friendly driver who takes pride in delivering a great service to the community.
If you would like to know more about this role, please contact us at: [email protected] or 1300DEADLY (332 359)