Do you enjoy driving? Are you looking for casual work? Cross Country Rentals has a great opportunity to join our team as a SESTA (Specialised School Transport Assistance) driver.
We have casual on-call positions available for routes in Thames. This is a highly fulfilling and rewarding community role, covering school routes (3-4 hours per day).
What you'll do:
SESTA drivers provide safe and reliable transport for students who have safety or mobility needs that prevent them from travelling independently
Driving morning and afternoon during the school terms
Provide exceptional service to students, parents, caregivers, teachers, and support staff
We're dedicated to your success and will provide comprehensive training!
We are looking for:
Excellent communication skills, you'll enjoy talking to people!
Physically fit with an enthusiastic, patient, and caring attitude
A safe and confident driver with a clean record, having held a full New Zealand driver's licence for at least 2 years
Having a Passenger Endorsement is valuable but not mandatory as we can support you in obtaining one
Ability to pass a medical, police vetting and undergo a pre-employment drug and alcohol test
What's in it for you?
Flexibility - Time off between morning and afternoon shifts, giving you flexibility during the day
Work-Life Balance - Relish the freedom of having school holidays and weekends off
Commuter Benefits - Your daily work commute is on us - You'll be driving a modern light vehicle (car or van)
Positive Work Environment - Become part of an enthusiastic and diverse team that is truly passionate about their work
Community Impact - A rewarding experience supporting your local community
About us:
Yes, we're a vehicle rental company but we're more than just that! We are a kiwi, family owned and operated company with branches throughout New Zealand. Transporting people is extremely important to us, taking students to/from school and supporting our local community is a big part of what we've been doing for almost 100 years!
Our recruitment process will include an interview, pre-employment drive and reference checks.
Interested or want to know more? Email: carliem@crosscountryrentals.co.nz Phone: 027 944 0018
We will be reviewing applications as they are received, please note applications over the Christmas/New Year Period will be responded to from the 6th January 2025.
All candidates for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit.
Applications Close: 19 Jan 2025
Hard Skills Required
Safe Driving
Communication
Clean Driver's Record
Physical Fitness
Ability to Obtain Passenger Endorsement (Optional)