BUS DRIVERS

Considering a career as a bus driver? We are known for offering a safe friendly service to our passengers and we believe this stems from our valued drivers.

With depots located in Geelong, Colac, Warrnambool, Mortlake, and some buses also in Meredith, Teesdale, Hawkesdale and Anglesea, we are always on the search for individuals who would like to build a professional career as a bus driver in school bus services, special needs services, private contract services, local and / or interstate charters and tours. Read more to learn about becoming a Cole’s Coaches bus driver.

INTERESTED IN BECOMING A DRIVER?

COLE’S BUS DRIVER CAREER

At Cole’s, our drivers are not just drivers. They are custodians of our passengers. We focus on providing a career, not just a job. We invest in their professional development across customer service and communication, inclusivity, advanced road-safety knowledge and career development.

Our commitment to excellent customer service is what we are known for.Our drivers are polite, flexible and friendly.

Our drivers are also given regular internal and external driver training, including information sharing between drivers and office staff about road conditions, best places for traveller stops, and more, to ensure our clients have a safe and comfortable trip every time.

Cole’s is an employer who genuinely takes care of their drivers, and has a commitment to the duty of care required to keep their drivers happy, healthy and safe.

DRIVER SKILL PATHWAYS

BUSES RANGE IN SIZE FROM 7 SEATERS TO 57 SEATERS.

Some of our current drivers began their bus driving career in a 7 seater and now drive on interstate tours in a 57 seater. The sky (or the road) is the limit if you have the right attitude and want to learn.

Please submit a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, and why you want to become a Cole’s Coaches Driver, and a CV via the below link.

CARERS/ SUPERVISORS

Cole’s Coaches is always looking for Special Needs Carers to ride on our special needs bus services in Geelong and Warrnambool. They are critical to the success of the service as they care for the students traveling to and from school on the bus, ensuring they have a happy and comfortable trip.

Our Carers are crucial to the safety and comfort of our clients, and work hand-in-glove with our drivers, to ensure each individual’s needs are attended to.

To find out more about how you could become a Special Needs Carer with Cole’s Coaches.

VEHICLE MAINTENANCE PERSON

The vehicle maintenance personnel work on all aspects of the rolling stock, that is, on the chassis components and the body of the bus. Each depot has around 15-25 vehicles to maintain and it is all logged on our internal maintenance system.

Some of our maintenance personnel also drive a school bus run or do the odd charter job that helps them understand what our drivers manage each day.

Excellent facilities are provided to our maintenance personnel and larger jobs on vehicles may be outsourced to more qualified repairers that have the equipment.

ADMINISTRATION ROLES

Our administration team is the engine room of our business, with cross-functional specialists working across sales, operations, HR, compliance, and accounts. Our goal is to ensure our clients receive the best possible service.

We offer positions across all of our locations in Geelong, Colac, Warrnambool and Mortlake.

If you would like to send us a message about yourself and what position you would be interested in, or wish to have a conversation about working with Cole’s Coaches, please email info@colescoaches.com.au or call 0438 817 440.