Passenger Coach Driver

731213 · Medium

Drives a coach to transport passengers long distances on scheduled intercity services over established routes.

Stops at set locations to pick up and set down passengers; opens and closes doors before and after passengers board or alight; may check tickets; controls lighting, heating and ventilation on buses; advises passengers on destinations; maintains conduct of passengers; may use public address systems to provide information and commentaries to passengers; may assist coach passengers with baggage and accommodation bookings; may maintain, service and clean coaches.

Works inside coach in vehicle driver’s seat in all weather and traffic conditions.
Worksite (coaches) will generally be adequately heated and ventilated.

Sedentary to medium physical demand
Driving is frequently to constantly required.
Drivers sit in a driving seat frequently to constantly and occasionally walk to assist passengers and load baggage or other goods into and out of the vehicle.
Climbs up steps to enter and to exit vehicle cab.
Uses upper limbs, feet and body to stretch down and across to operate controls.
Twists body and/or neck and uses mirrors to observe what is happening behind them and when reversing vehicle.
Frequent repetitive hand, arm and leg/foot movements are required for operation of vehicle controls.
Squatting, crouching, bending or kneeling may be required for loading and unloading baggage and for minor maintenance work.
Lifts and carries when role involves loading and unloading of baggage or freight.
Occasionally uses hand tools or equipment to repair, maintain or clean vehicle.
Significant contact with water or skin irritants does not occur.
Mental skills necessary include concentration and decision-making and verbal communication skills.

Entry signal Reviewed

Enter via a short course or licence (days to weeks). A licence or registration is legally required.

Entry barrier Short course or licence

Licence / registration Licence/registration required

ANZSCO skill level 4

Next-day ready No

How this was determined (model-generated): Coach driving needs a Class 2/4 heavy licence plus P Endorsement - core legal gates.

A Class 2 (full) or Class 4 (full) Driver’s Licence (depending on the size of bus to be driven) and a Passenger (P) Endorsement (ANZSCO Skill Level 4).
Obtaining a P Endorsement involves: having held a (full) Class 1 Driver’s Licence for at least two years and passed within the last five years (or a re-sit of the practical is required); passing a medical exam, including an eyesight test; passing a course that shows understanding of the law relating to passengers and drivers; and a 'fit and proper person' background check.

There are opportunities for flexibility of movement but they are limited.
Employees may be required to work shifts and overnight away from home if working a long distance route.