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Kim O'Leary

Dublin Bus hiring full-time drivers with great salary and job perks

Dublin Bus is recruiting drivers to join their team in the capital, with the deadline for applications fast approaching.

The successful candidates will help Dublin Bus continue to provide services to thousands of people across the city. The transport provider is offering full-time bus drivers a salary of €815.30 per week increasing to €943.99 on a six-year pay scale, 5-day week inclusive of shift and Sunday premium.

According to the jobs ad posted by Dublin Bus, new drivers will operate scheduled services covering a 5-day week with rotating shifts which includes night service. New recruits will also be provided with on the job training Initial training and development.

Job benefits after a 12-month-long probation period include a company pension scheme or a PRSA pension scheme, a subsidised medical scheme, free bus travel and concessionary rail travel.

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Here's everything you need to know about what is on offer and hope to apply before the deadline of July 31, 2023.

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Job responsibilities:

  • Deliver passengers safely and comfortably to their destination
  • Provide a customer friendly service
  • Complete all training provided

Job requirements

Applicants must have a number of qualifications if they wish to apply, which you can see below:

B Licence Applicants

  • A valid driving licence Category B (for a minimum of 2 years) with no endorsements
  • A valid D licence Learner Permit
  • A vaild CPC Bus Case Study sheet (Please note, the CPC bus case study is only valid for a period of 2 years from its date of issue.)

D Licence Applicants

  • Full category Irish D licence
  • 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, Driver CPC and My CPC

How to apply

Those wishing to apply for bus driver positions at Dublin Bus can do so via Dublin Bus's E-Recruitment Site, then click the "Search" button to find the Dublin Bus Drivers online application form.

Alternatively, you can apply by filling out a pdf application form and then sending it in an email it to busdriverrecruitment@dublinbus.ie

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