Bus driver
Cypress Coach Lines
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
5 years or more
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Operate buses, school busses or streetcars to transport passengers
- Provide passengers with information on fares, schedules and stops
- Collect fares and record transactions
- Report delays, mechanical problems and accidents
- Load and unload vehicle
- Direct passengers during emergency evacuation procedures
- Deal with public
- Complete logbooks and reports
- Communicate with passengers, dispatchers or other drivers using two-way radio systems
- Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Air Brakes Endorsement
- Class 2/2F/C Licence (buses with more than passengers)
- Driver’s Licence (Class 2 or B or C)
Experience and specialization
Type of experience
- Tour and charter bus driver
- Buses
Transportation/travel experience
- Local
- Regional
Additional information
Security and safety
- Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation/travel information
- Driver’s abstract
- Valid driver’s licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Handling heavy loads
- Sitting
Weight handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
- Uniform
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Reliability
- Team player