Casual Rail Replacement & Special Event Bus Drivers

About Us:

ComfortDelGro Corporation Australia (CDC) is the largest private bus operator in NSW. Our subsidiaries, Hillsbus, Hunter Valley Buses and Blue Mountains Transit, provide passenger transport services to Sydney's North West, Hunter Valley and Blue Mountains regions. 

Our people are our most valued asset, they are the heart of our success. Operating in seven countries with over 24,300 employees and serving more than 2 million commuters daily, we are part of an international company with an impressive global footprint and a reputation for providing a safe and reliable public transport network that meets customer and community needs.

The Role:

CDC NSW is seeking experienced bus drivers for driving during weekends and mid-week late night shifts for Rail Replacement services and Special Event work. This is a Casual Bus Driver role working on weekends and late weeknights from our Rouse Hill or other Region 4 depots located at Foundry Road, Seven Hills and Dural.

As a Bus Driver, you will assist customers in reaching their destinations and meet their commitments by providing a safe and comfortable journey. 

We are seeking experienced bus drivers with availability to work a Saturday night (minimum) or Saturday and Sunday nights. You need to be willing to work the afternoon and late evening shift hours (12:00 to 29:00). You will also need to be available on weekdays.

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivering a prompt and reliable transport service
• Carry out pre departure checks and reporting mechanical defects
• Drive effectively and efficiently while ensuring passengers safety and comfort
• Identify, address and report unsafe or unhealthy conditions, practices or behaviour in the workplace
• Maintain up to date knowledge of road laws and company policies
• Responsibility of using OPAL ticket machines and checking passes
• Accurately completing recording procedures such as daily journals, time records, customer loading data and fuel and charter records

Skills, Attributes and Experience which are essential to succeed in this role:

• Have a MR or above Heavy Vehicle Driver’s Licence (e.g. MR, HR, etc)
• Own and carry as needed, a Heavy Vehicle Logbook (available from Service NSW)
• Have an NSW Bus Drivers Authority (DA)
• Have a paid work Working with Children Check
• Have a proven history of 8 to 12 months experience driving in a 12.5m or larger bus or truck
• Have geographic knowledge and familiarity of the Sydney Metropolitan area and be willing to operate shifts at times in the Blue Mountains region.
• Availability to work weekends and midweek night rail shifts as listed.
• Have a minimum availability to operate PM shifts

• Midweek nights ~6pm to 8pm+ start times, to ~2am to 3:30am+ finishing times
• Weekends ~midday to 4:40pm start times, to ~2am to 3:30am+ finishing times
• Availability to operate both AM and PM shifts on weekends is highly regarded

• Provide your current RMS driving history
• Knowledge and understanding of Work, Health and Safety Practices
• Always act safely
• Have excellent customer service skills
• Have excellent communication skills
• A positive, proactive approach and be well presented at all times
• Provide an Australian passport/current Australian working status
• Flexibility of times for different shifts

 Offered to you:

• Weekend and midweek Rail Replacement & Special Event shifts where the need arises
• Service route shift opportunities, in the absents of rail shifts
• Market leading rates of pay
• Comprehensive Driving Assessment and training
• Career advancement opportunities 

Apply for this role at CDC NSW by clicking on the “APPLY NOW” button.

CDC NSW is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and we encourage applications from all diversity groups and ages such as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTI, people with disabilities, religious beliefs and ethnicity. Experience in the Australian Defence Force will be highly regarded.