Part-time Bus Driver (with training)

Company Description:

The RET provides public transport in Rotterdam and the surrounding area. By bus, tram, and metro, they transport thousands of passengers from A to B daily. More than 3,500 employees work at the RET, including drivers, mechanics, planners, and service employees. Together they ensure that public transport runs safely, reliably, and on time. The RET has been a trusted name in the region for 150 years and plays an important role in the daily lives of many passengers. As a Bus Driver, you are a visible calling card and you make the difference for the traveling public.

Job Description:

Will you step in with us? As a part-time Bus Driver, you will go directly into employment with the RET. You start immediately with a paid training to become a Bus Driver with a salary of €3,434.12 plus 8% holiday allowance. In this position, you are of significance to traveling Rotterdam! In this dynamic city, you drive past beautiful places, bridges, and streets. You bring children and students to school, staff to work, and the elderly to the supermarket. With your friendly smile and a chat, you make the difference. You are therefore social, hospitable, and communicative. In the morning, you drive with your own transport to the bus garages at the Sluisjesdijk or the Kleiweg. You drive on various lines so that your position remains varied and you travel throughout Rotterdam. For this position, you do not need to have experience! The RET will train you to become a fully-fledged Bus Driver within 4 months: you will obtain all necessary papers including driving license D and Code 95. You will receive driving lessons, classroom theory lessons, and get to know the lines. The training is full-time; after completion, it is possible to work part-time between 24 and 40 hours. You decide what suits you! Also when you start: on August 3 or September 7.

Job Requirements:

• You master the Dutch language, both spoken and written; the English language is a nice bonus;
• You are in possession of a valid Dutch driving license B;
• You can request a Certificate of Conduct (VOG);
• You have your own transport and live within a radius of 20 kilometers from Rotterdam;
• You are available full-time (40 hours per week) during the training;
• You are willing to work irregular shifts in the morning, afternoon, evening, and nights.

How do the irregular shifts look? The buses run day and night. Your morning shift can start between 04:30-06:00 and end between 23:00-01:00. For these irregular shifts, you will of course receive an allowance (see the employment conditions below). Once every 6 weeks, you have a split shift. Of course with an allowance, and you are allowed to wait at home. You will receive your roster a year in advance so you know what to expect. Six weeks in advance, you will receive the final times.

Employment Conditions:

• Directly a one-year contract with the RET with a view to a permanent employment contract;
• Starting salary of €2,931.44 gross per month based on 40 hours, together with all allowances this is on average €3,494.33;
• Average irregularity allowance of €424.15 per month;
• You work shifts in the morning, afternoon, evening, and night;
• Allowance for split shifts of €78.53 per month;
• Diploma allowance of €60.21 per month (after obtaining driving license D);
• Year-end bonus of €400 plus 1.15% of your annual salary;
• 8% holiday allowance;
• Mileage allowance of €0.21 for commuting;
• A fully paid training from day one;
• Free travel with the RET and travel for family members in private time for a small contribution;
• Possibility to work from 24 hours per week after the training;
• The pension scheme via Rail & OV is exceptionally favorable, with approximately 77% of the pension premium paid by the employer and about 23% by you;
• You get an annual roster so you know exactly when you work, 6 weeks in advance you know the exact times.

Application Procedure:

The application procedure consists of several steps, including an intake interview, a test moment, an interview, and a medical examination. Are you interested or do you want more information? Respond immediately and take the first step towards a career as a bus driver at the RET.