About Us
Mackay Transit Coaches is a part of the Kinetic Group, a growing Australasian focused group of companies. Kinetic is Australia and New Zealand's largest and most diverse bus operator, moving more than 100 million passengers per year across some of the most recognizable names in bus transport.
We deliver these services through our 7300 people and fleet of over 4900 buses.
The Opportunity
Kinetic is hiring Trainee Bus Drivers.
All you need is a driver's licence and a good attitude. We'll handle the rest with our hands-on training program.
The Program
Kinetics' bus drivers keep the community connected and moving. We put people first and treat passengers like friends.
With a strong focus on customer service and safe travel, our bus drivers deliver a range of bus services including public and school routes, charters, and special events.
We're encouraging more women to join our friendly fleet of drivers.
Our Trainee Bus Driver Program
* A friendly and supportive environment.
* A 3-week induction training program with a mix of classroom and on-road training.
* Lessions to obtain a Medium Rigid (MR) license and State Driving Authority.
Why Kinetic?
We are Australia's and New Zealand's leading mass transit bus operator with opportunities to grow and spread your wings.
We offer full on-the-job training – and paid.
We care for our people and provide our Employee Assistance Program including wellbeing, financial and nutritional coaching, counselling, and legal advice.
We offer secure employment with genuine career progression opportunities.
We care for our people and provide industry best diversity leave provisions.
The Box You'll Tick
Bus driving isn't your average job. And we're not looking for average Joes.
We're on the hunt for the best people with the best customer service to join our friendly fleet of drivers.
* Excellent customer service skills and who enjoy working with the public.
* A current QLD Car driver's licence (Automatic minimum and must have held open for 12 months).
* Willing to obtain a QLD Driving Authority.
* Ability to pass a pre‐employment functional and drug and alcohol clearance.
* Australian Work Rights.