About this role
Bus Driver Full TimeDublin Bus is the largest Public Transport provider in Ireland.We are recruiting Professional Bus Drivers to join us in delivering a quality customer service. We are looking for people who will operate our buses safely and efficiently.*Please read the information sheet for bus driving applicants carefully prior to applying for the role.
- Minimum RequirementsCar Licence ApplicantsA valid Category B Irish car driving licence (for a minimum of 2 years) with no endorsements ORBus Licence ApplicantsA valid, full category D Irish driving licence, with no endorsementsUp to date valid driver qualification card, category D (CPC card)An up- to- date copy from the online CPC Driver Portal as proof that your CPC is up to date, go to www.rsa.ie , click on Professional Drivers, click on Driver CPC then click on My CPC.Applicants must have excellent interpersonal skills and good command of the English language.
Salary€724.10 basic rate of pay per week, increasing to €838.40 on a six-year pay scale (Including shift pay and Sunday premium, rate of pay is €893.06 per week increasing to €1034.03, on the six-year pay scale).
From 01 June 2026.ShiftsNew drivers will operate scheduled services covering a 5-day week with rotating shifts (including night service).
The standard working week will be 39 hours, exclusive of breaks.TrainingSuccessful candidates will earn €€724.10 a week while in the bus driver training programme. Successful candidates with a B Licence will commence a 6-week (full time) driver training programme, successful candidates with a D licence will commence a 4-week (full time) driver training programme.
Initial training and mentoring is provided as well as on-going training and development, including periodic CPC.BenefitsOn appointment (following a probationary period of 6 months), we will offer you a wide range of benefits.
How to ApplyApply at Dublin Bus E-Recruitment Site Click the "Search" button at the bottom of the page. Click on "Full Time Bus Driver".If you are having problems submitting your bus driver application online, please contact [email protected] , we will provide you with assistance to submit your application form.
Please visit our advertisement on https://www.dublinbus.ie/careers/bus-drivers to apply.AD PUBLISHED: FROM 29 September 2026 UNTIL 04 November 2026Dublin Bus is an equal opportunities Employer