Transdev John Holland Buses is a company of passionate Journey Makers, transforming lives. Because moving is essential to meet, work, or simply to live, we empower people to move everyday thanks to safe, reliable and innovative solutions that serve our local communities.
Our buses carry approximately 5 million customer journeys every month across the eastern and south-eastern suburbs of Sydney and the CBD. Our region includes some of the busiest routes in the country including the iconic 333 bus route from the CBD to Bondi Beach.
When you join our team, you will be based out of one of our depots at: Waverley, Randwick or Port Botany. There are many benefits to joining Transdev John Holland. Some include:
We are searching for enthusiastic people who want to undertake a heavy vehicle mechanic apprenticeship. We are also hiring current apprentices who have two years’ experience and displaced apprentices.
By working in Sydney’s East you can enjoy your breaks in close proximity to spectacular beaches, parklands, major shopping centres and more
“I like the breaks in between broken shifts because I utilise the time to keep fit and active, by swimming at the beach or pool, cycling in Centennial Park or going to the gym.” – Angelo
“I love being a mechanic, because I’ve been playing with cars since I was 5 years old.” – Cheyne
We accept candidates with a C-class driver’s licence held for a minimum of 12 months without any cancellations within the last 2 years. Our trainee bus driver program will assist you to gain the relevant licence to drive a bus. Our extended program is designed to get you confident and competent behind the wheel with no previous bus driving experience. You are paid from Day 1 of the program.
Over a three-week period, depending on your experience, you will complete a mix of classroom and on-road training. This is then followed by a Driver Coach Program, with an experienced bus operator, for two weeks.
More than 1000 people have successfully completed the Transdev John Holland Car Licence Upgrade training program.
Here are a few things you can expect working for Transdev John Holland Buses:
Transdev John Holland have a range of opportunities available. Bus Drivers can go on to work in our Operations Team, managing groups of drivers themselves, or helping coordinate our buses in the Operations Control Centre. Bus Driving is just the start, really. We have a range of roles available supporting our business – everything from safety to human resources! Meet Misho from our Sydney bus team – in this video he shares his journey as a bus driver – he didn’t expect years later he would be leading the Service Delivery Management Team.
Our application is a simple online application followed by a brief conversation with one of the recruitment team, who will inform you of the steps required to become a licenced driver, mechanic or apprentice.
No proof of vaccination is required. However, to help protect our Bus Operators:
Our depots are located in close proximity to some of Sydney’s best attractions, including spectacular beaches, parklands, major shopping centres and more!
a. The base trainee rate is in accordance with the TJHB Bus Operations Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (EBA). Once you pass your 12 month employment milestone, you will be eligible for a wage increase.
b. You may also earn higher amounts by working overtime, Sunday double time and public holidays.
