Information sheet – Requirements for new drivers
Who is Qcity Transit?
Qcity Transit is a member of ComfortDelGro Cabcharge Pty Ltd. It is the largest
independent transport operator in southern New South Wales, comprising Transborder
Express and what was previously Deane’s Buslines.
Qcity Transit in the capital region boasts a fleet of approx 100 buses/coaches and 120
employees. On a typical school day we carry up to 6000 students to local and A.C.T
schools, and approximately 2000 commuters to and from work along the Yass –
Murrumbateman – Canberra – Queanbeyan corridor.
Qcity Transit in the capital region is active over a large area. The area we operate in
stretches from Yass/Murrumbateman in the north-west, through to Queanbeyan and
Canberra City, right down to Michelago and Bungendore in the south-east of our region.
Driving for Qcity Transit: What are the requirements?
To be eligible for employment by Qcity Transit applicants must possess:
I. Customer service skills – proof of this would be advantageous
II. Hold a current N.S.W. Driver Authority (DA), - Qcity may provide training in
relation to this for the right candidate.
III. Hold a Current NSW/ACT Drivers Licence (MR, HR or HC). In the case of an
ACT issued licence driver must hold an ‘O’ condition
IV. No criminal convictions,
V. Meet health requirements – where applicant cannot provide evidence of a
medical assessment carried out within the last 90 days, a pre-employment
medical check will be required
VI. Working with Children Check Clearance
VII. A good traffic and driving record – an RMS licence history is required with
employment application
VIII. Be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or hold a valid Australian visa with
no minimum or maximum work rights.
Working With Children Check
A Working With Children Check clearance must be obtained before you can be
considered for employment. You are responsible for applying for your own Working With
Children Check. This is done online at www.newcheck.kids.nsw.gov.au and will cost
$80. Clearance is valid for a period of 5 years and applicants will be subject to ongoing
monitoring for that period. Further information is available in the attached New Working
With Children Check Fact Sheet 16
What is a DA and how do I get one?
A Driver Authority (DA) is an authority which enables you to carry passengers in public
vehicles. All drivers of public transport vehicles operating in New South Wales need to
have a N.S.W. Driver Authority.
To get a DA:
I.
visit the Transport for NSW website, www.transport.nsw.gov.au
II.
on the quick menu on the left-hand side go to – Buses and Coaches
III.
on screen go to – For Drivers
IV.
on screen go to – Applying for a Driver Authority
V.
on screen download both – DA application forms and Medical Assessment
forms – and print
You will then need to fill in the general application form, have your GP assess you and
then your GP will need to fill in the medical assessment form. You are then required to
send the forms off together (enclosed with $70 money order and photos) to the
Transport for NSW office in Wollongong. The address is listed on the forms.
You will then need to arrange a DA course. It costs approximately $300.00 and is tax
deductable. The course involves collecting course material and studying it, then
completing an assessment after you have studied the course material. Upon completion
of the course you will be issued with a certificate – this will need to be faxed or mailed
over to the Transport for NSW office in Wollongong. They will process this with your
other forms and proceed to produce a DA card which will be posted to your residential
address when completed.
The process takes about 4-5 weeks.
Applicants without heavy vehicle licence experience will need to undergo training. We
conduct 4 training sessions a year through our external training provider. Applicants will
need to contact TISC (6297 7187) or refer to our website (www.qcitytransit.com.au) for
more information.
What if I already have a licence?
All applicants have to undergo a training and assessment by Qcity Transit’s external
provider before they are employed by the Qcity Transit, regardless if you have
completed one before or not. The assessment is paid for by the Qcity Transit for
applicants who continue on to work for Qcity Transit.
What opportunities does Qcity Transit offer?
Through the amalgamation of Transborder Express and the former Deane’s Buslines,
Qcity Transit is able to offer:
I.
Route service work,
II.
School services,
III.
Charters,
IV.
Transfers,
V.
Timetable Coach work and,
VI.
General Coach hires.
VII.
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What is the recruitment process at Qcity Transit?
The recruitment process here at Qcity Transit is as follows:
• Initial interview,
• Call referees,
• Conduct a second interview and,
• Undergo Training and Assessment with External Provider
• On the job training as a trainee
If all of that is successful then the applicant would need to undergo Qcity Transit
operational training which will be conducted by a member of our operations staff. This is
to ensure they are familiar with shifts/rosters through direct training and to guarantee the
applicant understands our practice(s). They will then need to commence their final
assessment; this will be done when the applicant is ready and confident that they have
received sufficient knowledge to commence his/her shift as normal.
What is an average working day like?
At Qcity Transit and Transborder Express, the majority of shifts incorporate school
services. Typically a normal shift will see a driver perform an AM school run then
proceed onto a transfer or charter (demand based), and then proceed onto a PM school
run. The average spread of hours is from approximately 0645 hrs to 1645 hrs, with
breaks in between. Shift times may differ and Qcity Transit cannot guarantee hours.
However it is possible for drivers to pick up extra work/shifts if he or she is willing.
How much does Qcity pay?
We pay according to the relevant state and federal awards, as well as penalties,
overtime, and superannuation. We are looking to recruit permanent part time drivers and
will guarantee 21 hours per week to the right candidate.
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Employment Application
SURNAME (BLOCK LETTERS) ................................................................................................................
GIVEN NAMES: ............................................................................. AGE ........... DOB ..............................
ADDRESS: ................................................................................................................................................
..................................................................................................... POST CODE .......................................
CONTACT NUMBER: ............................................. (Home) .......................................................(mobile)
Email ........................................................ ……..
GENDER: MALE
FEMALE
TAX FILE No:………………………………….
POSITION APPLIED FOR:
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LEGAL AND ORGANISATIONAL PROFILE:
Are you a permanent resident of Australia?
YES
NO
If you are not an Australian Citizen, do you have permanent residency
or a current work permit?
Permit Expiry Date: ........................................
YES
NO
Are you in possession of a current driver’s licence with the loss of no more than
four demerit points?
YES
NO
Drivers Licence No and Class: .............................
Are you a Prohibited or Registrable Person under the Child Protection
(Offenders Registration) Act 2000?
YES
NO
DETAILS: ..................................................................................................................................................
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HAS THERE BEEN:
a)
any licence suspension in the last 4 years?
YES
NO
b)
any traffic convictions involving the consumption of alcohol in the last 4 years?
YES
NO
c)
any dangerous driving convictions in the last 4 years?
YES
NO
DETAILS: ..................................................................................................................................................
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HAVE YOU HAD ONE OR LESS OF THE FOLLOWING?
a)
any licence suspension in the last 10 years?
YES
NO
b)
any traffic convictions involving the consumption of alcohol in the last 10 years?
YES
NO
c)
any traffic convictions involving dangerous driving in the last 10 years?
YES NO
DETAILS: .................................................................................................................................................
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CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS: HAVE YOU HAD ANY CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS
If yes, please provide details.
YES
NO
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WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLAIMS
Have you ever made workers’ compensation claim or received a
lump sum settlement? (If yes, please give details)
YES
NO
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MEDICAL
YES
NO
attacks, diabetes, epilepsy, sleep disorders, muscular dystrophy, and psychiatric illness? (If yes, please
give details)
Have you ever had, or do you have, a serious medical condition such as a heart
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YES
Are you prepared to undertake full medical and functional assessment prior to
NO
commencing employment?
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Are you prepared to undertake drug and alcohol testing?
YES
NO
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IMPAIRMENT
Do you have a disability, pre-existing injury or impairment likely to affect, or YES
NO
be aggravated, by your work as a Bus Driver? (If yes, please give details)
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EDUCATION
List the highest level of education achieved i.e. high school, tertiary, trade school, any other education
including current studies
Year
Institution
Course
From
To
Level attained
The information collected in this section will not discriminate against applicants, but it ensures that they will not be placed
in a position, which may aggravate a medical condition.
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1.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Please describe your employment history in the table shown below, and indicate the skills you
have gained or used in these occupations, which are relevant to the position applied for.
Please state your most recent employment first, and indicate the name and contact number
(where possible) of your previous employers.
JOB TITLE & BRIEF
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
2.
PERIOD OF
EMPLOYMENT
(APPROX DATES)
SKILLS GAINED/USED
NAME & CONTACT NUMBER
OF EMPLOYERS AND
REASON FOR LEAVING
EMPLOYMENT:
LOCATIONS OF PREVIOUS HEAVY VEHICLE DRIVING EXPERIENCE (If any)
Please indicate in the table below, the towns or regions in which you have regularly driven
heavy vehicles before and with what employer.
VEHICLE TYPE
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TOWN/REGION
EMPLOYER
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3.
OTHER SKILLS
Please describe any other skills e.g. customer service experience, working within a team
environment, cash transaction experience, hobbies, studies, community involvement, etc, which
you have undertaken and indicate skills you have gained or used in these positions. Please
include either the name and phone number of a referee, or hand in original documents, which
substantiate your claims with your application. Please begin with the most recent activities.
ACTIVITY
4.
TIME PERIOD
(APPROX DATES)
SKILLS USED/LEARNT
REFEREE/
EVIDENCE
INCLUDED?
(YES OR NO)
REFERENCE INFORMATION
Please complete the following; giving details of referees we would be able to contact from your current
or previous employment, should we require additional information to that contained in your application
form.
EMPLOYER’S NAME & ADDRESS
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REFEREES’ NAMES & POSITIONS
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CONTACT NUMBER
DO YOU HAVE ANY OBJECTIONS TO OUR OBTAINING INFORMATION FROM:
a)
Present Employer
YES
NO
b)
Previous Employer
YES
NO
(If yes, please specify)
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I declare the statements in this application are true in all respects.
I acknowledge that I may be required to furnish proof of any statement made in my application, and
that any statement, which is found to be false or deliberately misleading may cause my application
to be invalid, or I may be liable for dismissal if employed.
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SIGNATURE
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DATE
CHECK LIST
Have you completed:
Your name and address
Contact details
Your legal and organisational profile
Employment history
Previous Heavy Vehicle driving experience
Other skills
Resume and reference information
Signature
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Qcity Transit Functional Assessment
Driving a bus or coach nowadays is a little more involved than it used to be. As such, we need
to know that you’re able to perform some of the basic functions in operating a Qcity Transit
vehicle.
While undergoing your medical assessment to apply for your NSW Driver Authority, please
discuss this Functional Assessment with your medical practitioner or specialist and have him
or her assess your ability to perform the physical requirements below.
Based on his or her assessment of your physical condition, please submit a letter from your
medical practitioner or specialist which confirms your ability to perform the requirements listed
below.
Task
Physical requirements
1a) Driving a bus – usually involves driving in a
radius of 100kms from the depot
Prolonged sitting up to 2 hours at a time.
Prolonged bilateral forward arm flexion.
Sustained right leg force with plantar foot flexion
when breaking.
• Constant concentration and awareness.
Intermittent standing, walking.
Occasional forward reach to 110cms.
Seldom lift and carry luggage, due to the short distances
travelled. Lift luggage up 35cms from ground to floor of
bus into 80cms opening and push luggage across
2.3metres to pack, depending on amount of luggage.
•
•
•
1b) Check water and oil as required
1c) Load luggage into holding bay on bus as required
2a) Driving a coach – usually involves long trips
away overnight or a few nights
Prolonged sitting up to 4hrs at a time.
• Prolonged bilateral forward arm flexion.
• Sustained right leg force with plantar foot flexion
when breaking.
• Constant concentration and awareness.
Intermittent standing, walking.
Occasional forward reach to 110cms.
•
2b) Check water and oil as required
2c) Lift and carry luggage for passengers from
depot/motel to bus. Load luggage and pack luggage
bay on coach.
•
•
2d) Mechanical repairs as required i.e. Change wheel
for punctures
•
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•
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Repetitive lifting and carrying unlimited weights to
load and unload luggage at destination. This task
is repeated for the return journey.
Three loading bays for luggage are 1.5metres
high and approximately 40cms from ground level.
Bilateral arms forced application to crack wheel
nuts.
Crawl under bus to place hydraulic jack in place.
This requires operator to lie on ground and wind
up jack by hand, then remove wheel excess of
100kgs.
When complete the jack requires winding down
and operator to roll away.
2e) Adjust fan belts
Connect dump toilet contents
2f) Apply snow chains (weight 25kgs)
Sustained forward bending.
Bilateral arm action for looping chains over next to tyres.
Operator to move the bus forward then adjust cam lock
into place which requires two to three adjustments.
Engine at rear. Physical force required to take off belt,
adjust and alter tension. Reaching overhead required to
release the door.
2g) Change and adjust belts
The washing and cleaning of buses and coaches
3a) Buses: The bus driver is required to wash and
clean own vehicle.
3b) Coaches: The coach driver is required on
occasions to wash and clean own vehicle, but 80% of
the time the coach will be cleaned by cleaning staff.
•
•
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•
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Lift and carry 5-litre bucket of solution into the
bus/coach for exterior cleaning.
Bilateral arm action to sweep and mop the floor.
The outside of the vehicle is cleaned with
detergent and a rotating wand then application of
the water from host, this involves:
Sustained forward action bilateral arms
Sustained overhead reaching
Sustained bilateral hand grips