Midibus Driver (School Routes)

Passengers in Epping trust a school transport operator to get them there safely, and that trust is on your shoulders. If you learn fast and don't mind being shown things twice, you'll settle in within a few weeks.

You'll report in Epping. Relocation is not covered for this one. Weekend work is on a roster, so you won't be on every weekend.

• Write the trip log with times, kilometres and fuel
• Pick up and drop off schoolchildren only at approved points
• Check passenger tickets, tags or staff cards when boarding
• Handle breakdowns calmly and keep passengers safe until help arrives
• Inspect the bus before each trip: tyres, brakes, doors, emergency exits
• Give tourists a friendly welcome and help with luggage on charters

• Medically fit
• Clean driving and criminal record
• At least 3 years of bus or taxi driving
• Patient and friendly with passengers

• Fluent in more than one language
• First-aid certificate

• Tips and trip allowances on tour charters
• Company uniform
• Paid passenger PrDP renewal
• Split-shift allowance on staff transport routes

• Talk about safety records in the interview. Bus companies want to hear about zero accidents and on-time runs.
• Write "PrDP P valid until" with the date, right at the top of your CV. It is the first thing a bus operator checks.