Bus Driver - Full Time

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In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit.

Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.

Job Description

Bus Driver Full Time

Dublin Bus is the largest Public Transport provider in Ireland.

We are recruiting Professional Bus Drivers to join us in delivering a quality customer service. We are looking for people who will operate our buses safely and efficiently.
  • Please read the information sheet for bus driving applicants carefully prior to applying for the role.
Minimum Requirements
Car Licence Applicants
A valid Category B Irish car driving licence (for a minimum of 2 years) with no endorsements
OR
Bus Licence Applicants
A valid, full category D Irish driving licence, with no endorsements

Up to date valid driver qualification card, category D (CPC card)

An up- to- date copy from the online CPC Driver Portal as proof that your CPC is up to date, go to www.rsa.ie, click on Professional Drivers, click on Driver CPC then click on My CPC.
Applicants must have excellent interpersonal skills and fluency in English.
Salary
€701.31 basic rate of pay per week, increasing to €812.01 on a six-year pay scale (Including shift pay and Sunday premium, rate of pay is €864.95 per week increasing to €1001.48, on the six-year pay scale).
Shifts
New drivers will operate scheduled services covering a 5-day week with rotating shifts (including night service). The standard working week will be 39 hours, exclusive of breaks.
Training
Successful candidates will earn €701.31 a week while in the bus driver training programme. Successful candidates with a B Licence will commence a 6-week (full time) driver training programme, successful candidates with a D licence will commence a 4-week (full time) driver training programme.
Initial training and mentoring is provided as well as on-going training and development, including periodic CPC.
Benefits

On appointment (following a probationary period of 6 months), we will offer you a wide range of benefits.

How to Apply

Apply at Dublin Bus E-Recruitment Site Click the "Search" button at the bottom of the page. Click on "Full Time Bus Driver".

If you are having problems submitting your bus driver application online, please contact busdriverrecruitment@dublinbus.ie, we will provide you with assistance to submit your application form.

Please visit our advertisement on https://www.dublinbus.ie/careers/bus-drivers to apply.

Dublin Bus is an equal opportunities Employer
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