Bus driver
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Job Summary
We are hiring Bus Drivers for a leading bus company in Tokyo Japan. Selected candidates will initially join as Bus Driver Trainees and receive company-sponsored training to obtain the Japanese Large Vehicle Class 2 Driving Licence.
Candidates will have the opportunity to build a long-term career in Japans passenger transportation industry and progress to operating route express and chartered buses based on experience and performance.
- Safely operate large buses on assigned routes.
- Initially operate route buses with opportunities to operate express and chartered buses based on experience and performance.
- Follow assigned routes schedules traffic regulations and company safety standards.
- Ensure passenger safety and provide a comfortable travel experience.
- Conduct basic vehicle inspections and report vehicle faults or abnormalities.
- Assist with basic bus cleaning and maintenance activities when required.
- Complete mandatory theoretical and practical driving training.
- Learn Japanese driving procedures traffic rules and bus operating standards.
- Work according to assigned shifts including early morning and late shifts.
- Maintain professional communication with passengers colleagues and supervisors.
- Follow all company policies and workplace safety procedures.
- Minimum 1 year of valid passenger car driving licence at the time of interview.
- 3 years of driving licence history preferred.
- Candidates with less than 3 years of driving licence history can also apply; additional training will be provided.
- JLPT N3 is mandatory before entering Japan.
- Only JLPT certification will be accepted.
- Must successfully pass the SSW Driver Test.
- Must be willing to obtain the Japanese Large Vehicle Class 2 Driving Licence.
- Must be willing to undergo required driving training and licence conversion procedures in Japan.
- Must successfully pass the mandatory medical examination as per employer requirements.
- Good communication skills and willingness to learn Japanese driving procedures.
- Willingness to work rotational shifts including early morning and late shifts.
- Must be physically and mentally fit to perform bus driving duties.
- Previous professional Bus Driver / Heavy Vehicle Driver experience will be an advantage.
- Company-sponsored Japanese Large Vehicle Class 2 Driving Licence acquisition.
- Additional training support for eligible candidates.
- Foreign driving license conversion fee covered by employer.
- Company dormitory available at approximately /month subject to availability.
- Transportation expenses fully covered on designated routes.
- Overtime holiday and night-shift allowances.
- Comprehensive social insurance.
- Health check-up.
- Employee cafeteria.
- Relocation allowance.
- Defined contribution pension plan after completion of training period.
- 3 bonuses per year after transition to SSW subject to company and individual performance.
- Annual salary increment after transition to SSW based on performance.
- Annual paid leave after 6 months of full-time employment.
- Long-term career opportunity as a professional Bus Driver in Japan.
- Company-sponsored Japanese Large Vehicle Class 2 Driving Licence acquisition approximately 409520.
- Additional training costs for candidates with less than 3 years of driving licence history approximately 240000.
- Foreign driving licence conversion fee covered by the employer.
- Required theoretical and practical driving training provided.
Required Skills:
Minimum 1 year of valid passenger car driving licence at the time of interview. 3 years of driving licence history preferred. JLPT N3 mandatory before entering Japan. Only JLPT is accepted. Must pass the SSW Driver Test. Must be willing to obtain the Japanese Large Vehicle Class 2 Driving Licence. Candidates with less than 3 years of driving licence history can apply; additional training will be provided. Must be willing to undergo the required driving training and licence conversion process in Japan. Must successfully pass the mandatory medical examination as per the employers requirements. Good communication skills and willingness to learn Japanese driving procedures. Willingness to work rotational shifts including early morning and late shifts. Must be physically and mentally fit to perform bus driving duties. Previous professional bus driving experience is an advantage.
