Bus and Coach Driver

About the role

Skylight Bus Lines, a family-owned Victorian bus and coach operator founded in 2002 and now run by its second generation, is recruiting bus and coach drivers on an ongoing basis across its Campbellfield and Shepparton depots. Work varies by driver and by roster, and arrangements include full-time, part-time, casual and school-run-only positions.

Key responsibilities

• Drive daily school runs, school excursions, NDIS and accessible transport, corporate and event charters, airport transfers, rail replacement services and group trips to the snow and along the coast.
• Operate well-maintained vehicles from a modern fleet, with an operations team that answers the phone.
• Work to timetables for schools, charters and rail replacement.

Required profile

• A current Australian heavy vehicle licence (LR, MR, HR, HC or MC).
• A Driver Accreditation for commercial passenger vehicles, or willingness to obtain one.
• A Working with Children Check, or willingness to obtain one, for any school work.
• A safe driving record and a professional manner with passengers.
• Reliability, as schedules must be kept.
• Based within reasonable reach of the Campbellfield or Shepparton depot.

The employer welcomes experienced drivers and people working toward their licence and clearances. Applications are made through a short online form or by email.