Information sheet – Requirements for new drivers

Who is ?

Qcity Transit is a member of ComfortDelGro Pty Ltd. It is the largest independent transport operator in southern , comprising 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 – – 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 and 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.

Employment Application 2 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: ......

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: ......

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: ......

Employment Application 4 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: ......

CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS: HAVE YOU HAD ANY CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS If yes, please provide details. YES NO ...... WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLAIMS Have you ever made workers’ compensation claim or received a YES NO lump sum settlement? (If yes, please give details) ...... MEDICAL

Have you ever had, or do you have, a serious medical condition such as a heart YES NO attacks, diabetes, epilepsy, sleep disorders, muscular dystrophy, and psychiatric illness? (If yes, please give details) ......

Are you prepared to undertake full medical and functional assessment prior to YES NO commencing employment? ...... Are you prepared to undertake drug and alcohol testing? YES NO ...... 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) ...... 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.

Employment Application 5 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 PERIOD OF SKILLS GAINED/USED NAME & CONTACT NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES EMPLOYMENT OF EMPLOYERS AND (APPROX DATES) REASON FOR LEAVING EMPLOYMENT:

2. 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 TOWN/REGION EMPLOYER

Employment Application 6 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 TIME PERIOD SKILLS USED/LEARNT REFEREE/ (APPROX DATES) EVIDENCE INCLUDED? (YES OR NO)

4. 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 REFEREES’ NAMES & POSITIONS CONTACT NUMBER

Employment Application 7 DO YOU HAVE ANY OBJECTIONS TO OUR OBTAINING INFORMATION FROM: a) Present Employer YES NO b) Previous Employer YES NO

(If yes, please specify) ......

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.

...... SIGNATURE 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 • Prolonged sitting up to 2 hours at a time. radius of 100kms from the depot • Prolonged bilateral forward arm flexion. • Sustained right leg force with plantar foot flexion when breaking. • Constant concentration and awareness. 1b) Check water and oil as required Intermittent standing, walking. Occasional forward reach to 110cms. 1c) Load luggage into holding bay on bus as required 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. 2a) Driving a coach – usually involves long trips • Prolonged sitting up to 4hrs at a time. away overnight or a few nights • Prolonged bilateral forward arm flexion. • Sustained right leg force with plantar foot flexion when breaking. • Constant concentration and awareness. 2b) Check water and oil as required Intermittent standing, walking. Occasional forward reach to 110cms. 2c) Lift and carry luggage for passengers from • Repetitive lifting and carrying unlimited weights to depot/motel to bus. Load luggage and pack luggage load and unload luggage at destination. This task bay on coach. is repeated for the return journey. • Three loading bays for luggage are 1.5metres high and approximately 40cms from ground level. 2d) Mechanical repairs as required i.e. Change wheel • Bilateral arms forced application to crack wheel for punctures 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.

Employment Application 9 2e) Adjust fan belts Sustained forward bending. Connect dump toilet contents 2f) Apply snow chains (weight 25kgs) Bilateral arm 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. 2g) Change and adjust belts Engine at rear. Physical force required to take off belt, adjust and alter tension. Reaching overhead required to release the door. The washing and cleaning of buses and coaches • Lift and carry 5-litre bucket of solution into the 3a) Buses: The bus driver is required to wash and bus/coach for exterior cleaning. clean own vehicle. • Bilateral arm action to sweep and mop the floor.

• The outside of the vehicle is cleaned with 3b) Coaches: The coach driver is required on detergent and a rotating wand then application of occasions to wash and clean own vehicle, but 80% of the water from host, this involves: the time the coach will be cleaned by cleaning staff. • Sustained forward action bilateral arms • Sustained overhead reaching • Sustained bilateral hand grips

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