Job Description
THE OPPORTUNITY
We are searching for a Casual School Bus Drivers to join our team based in Gore.
You will be working school bus hours before and after school. There is also the opportunity to pick up extra work doing charters and urban routes when required.
You will get school holidays off, except when required for ongoing training or development.
TEAM RITCHIES
Ritchies is one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading passenger transport companies with a team of more than 2,000 people providing coach and charter services right across the country.
We partner with regional councils and schools to supply public transport services, as well as offering a range of bus and coach hire services to businesses and the general public.
You would be joining us at an exciting time in Ritchies’ history as we gear up to decarbonise our fleet and move to a more sustainable public transport model.
ABOUT YOU
You are looking for a change and want to work for a company that values your skills and work ethic. You enjoy driving and being out in your community. You are a safe operator who takes pride in your appearance and communicates well. You understand you will be transporting children to and from school and have the patience to work with these members of our community.
YOUR SKILLS
- Full Class 2 NZ Licence (minimum)
- Reliable and punctual
- Good communicator
- Passenger endorsement (P endorsement) or willingness to obtain
WHAT YOU GET
- Uniform
- Fortnightly pay
- Career progression opportunities
- Friendly, team environment
PROCESS FROM HERE
We are an equal opportunities employer and focus heavily on Health and Safety. Our pre-employment checks include drug testing; Ministry of Justice checks and reference checking.
Due to the nature of this role, a VCA must be successfully passed before a role is offered. As regulations require, you will also need to pass a medical.
To be considered for this role, please apply online through the link below.
Candidates for this position must have the right to work in New Zealand at the time of application.
Ritchies has grown over more than 85 years to become one of New Zealand’s most successful bus and coach tour companies.
From humble beginnings in 1935 in the small South Canterbury town of Temuka we’re now a nationwide company with teams from Kaitaia in the north to Gore in the south. We’re also proud to own Pearsons, Leabourn Passenger Transport Service, Greenline Motors and Pavlovich Coachlines.
We can offer flexible hours and a friendly work environment with the opportunity to build a career in an industry that's making a difference in your community.
Many of our drivers, mechanics and cleaners have been promoted through the company. Join Team Ritchies and get your new career on the road.