Job Description
We form part of an international network of transport companies present in four continents with over 40,000 employees. Our philosophy is to maximise on this international experience and adapt it to the local context wherever we operate, including Malta.
As the national bus operator, we cover 30 million kilometres every year with our fleet of over 400 buses and a team of over 1,300 people.
The Company is seeking to recruit a mature, reliable and energetic individual for the following position in the Commercial department: Bus Driver.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Safeguard the passengers’ safety, assist, and accommodate the passengers as they board and leave the bus in accordance with our safety procedures.
- Ensure compliance with road regulations, Company policies for health and safety, risk prevention, data protection, quality and environmental control within the sphere of his / her duties;
- Cooperate / coordinate with the Service Supervisor (or any other person assigned by the Company) in other tasks as deemed necessary;
- Scan the passengers’ Tallinja cards and ensure passengers have the correct and valid Tallinja pass when boarding the bus;
- Carry out the route as per the itinerary and in the expected timeframe;
- Communicate to the Control Room any incidence / problem that happened during the service and any data or information related to the safety and complaints of the passengers;
- Check the technical condition of the vehicle and the equipment on board by means of daily (routine) checks, identifying in the defect sheet any possible anomalies / abnormalities;
- Hand-over of the daily collected cash (money) together with the invalid (null) tickets and the defect sheet when finishing the duty.
Requirements:
- Preference will be given to those who already are in possession of a Maltese or European category D driving licence with CPC and have three years of experience driving with passengers;
- Ability to communicate in English or Maltese;
- Basic level of education;
- Pass a medical examination and driving assessment;
- Clean police record;
- Applicants with a B licence will be required to sit for a driving test conducted by local authorities in Malta.
Benefits:
- A starting income of €22,000 per year excluding overtime;
- Full training provided for candidates who do not hold a D driving licence;
- Free health insurance;
- Employee wellbeing initiatives such as family events, social events and other social activities.
Why join us?
At Malta Public Transport we pride ourselves on being an innovative and forward-thinking organisation that puts technology and service excellence at the forefront of what we do. Forming part of an international group of companies that spans five regions across the globe, we are continuously eyeing ways of growing our service offerings to the Maltese market.
Forming part of a community of over 1200 employees, you will be an integral part of our company’s development. Apart from a competitive remuneration package, you will also have the opportunity to expand your knowledge and career within Malta Public Transport.
If you would like to take ownership of your role and development within a team of young and dynamic individuals, then this is your moment!
