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liger · 18-01-2017 10:53pm

Elemonator wrote: »

Would this be a popular posting or more for people close to retiring/don't have the energy or time for full time work?

Just curious.

Absolutely 100% not.

To start with the job progresses from 4 day week to 5 days early/late shifts full time.

Then if you think it's a bit of a breeze for a few days you will be disappointed with the amount of work you will have to do.

There are people who come in close to retirement to earn some money but they know that it's not a handy number.

Lola7301 · 20-01-2017 1:42pm

Can someone give me a list of all the routes that Ringsend do? Got assigned to there after training thanks !

dawid niedzwiadek · 20-01-2017 1:53pm

Lola7301 wrote: »

Can someone give me a list of all the routes that Ringsend do? Got assigned to there after training thanks !

15
49
150
But not 100%sure

Lola7301 · 20-01-2017 2:04pm

dawid niedzwiadek wrote: »

15
49
150
But not 100%sure

Is that all they do? Surely they do more routes than that? What about the 1,2 and 3?

dawid niedzwiadek · 20-01-2017 2:14pm

Lola7301 wrote: »

Is that all they do?

This are ur first routes to learn.

Beer Assistant · 20-01-2017 2:22pm

Lola7301 wrote: »

Can someone give me a list of all the routes that Ringsend do? Got assigned to there after training thanks !

1, 15, 15a, 15b, 56a, 77a, 27, 150, 49,

jc13784 · 20-01-2017 4:25pm

Hi, I got letter to say I'm put on shortlist and I've got my drivers statement only to see iv penalty points on it, will this ruin my chances of getting the job?

jc13784 · 20-01-2017 4:28pm

Hi, I have been placed on shortlist and I had to get my drivers statement only to realise iv penalty points, will this ruin my chance of job

Beer Assistant · 20-01-2017 4:59pm

Beer Assistant wrote: »

1, 15, 15a, 15b, 56a, 77a, 27, 150, 49,

Forgot 65b, and 65 to Blessington / Ballyknockan or Ballymore Eustace

dashcamdanny · 20-01-2017 5:25pm

jc13784 wrote: »

Hi, I have been placed on shortlist and I had to get my drivers statement only to realise iv penalty points, will this ruin my chance of job

How many points? If its one or two, I would not worry about it.

085andym · 20-01-2017 8:01pm

The wait is finally over!! Got a call today... Starting 6th of march

jc13784 · 20-01-2017 8:56pm

dashcamdanny wrote: »

How many points? If its one or two, I would not worry about it.

Its 6 points from 2 dates but there from 2010 and 2012, what happened was my license expired and I didn't renew it for a couple if years so when I renewed it the the time was finished for the points and theyre continuing when I renewed it

jc13784 · 20-01-2017 9:31pm

085andym wrote: »

The wait is finally over!! Got a call today... Starting 6th of march

When did u originally apply

Lola7301 · 20-01-2017 9:31pm

085andym wrote: »

The wait is finally over!! Got a call today... Starting 6th of march

Me too - Happy Days - a year later!!

085andym · 20-01-2017 11:10pm

jc13784 wrote:

When did u originally apply

February 2016 it's a slow enough process

jc13784 · 20-01-2017 11:12pm

085andym wrote: »

February 2016 it's a slow enough process

And how long after February did they tell u that u had got the job

dashcamdanny · 21-01-2017 12:42am

jc13784 wrote: »

And how long after February did they tell u that u had got the job

JC, it was this week.

There are a load of hurdles before, that narrows down the field.

For me

CPC case study, Jan
Learner D theory, Feb
Application, Feb
Dublin Bus written test (3 parts in one sitting if I remember), April or March
Driving test in a car, October
Interview, October
Medical, November
Reference calls, December

Then, when successful I got invited to train for my D and drivers cpc

All these steps happen throughout the year.
085andym got picked today.

Maybe it will be speeded up this year.

jc13784 · 21-01-2017 1:04am

dashcamdanny wrote: »

JC, it was this week.

There are a load of hurdles before, that narrows down the field.

For me

CPC case study, Jan
Learner D theory, Feb
Application, Feb
Dublin Bus written test (3 parts in one sitting if I remember), April or March
Driving test in a car, October
Interview, October
Medical, November
Reference calls, December

Then, when successful I got invited to train for my D and drivers cpc

All these steps happen throughout the year.
085andym got picked today.

Maybe it will be speeded up this year.

OMG that's really dragged out, let's hope its worth it when ur in there

085andym · 21-01-2017 1:06am

I only found out today I got the job. Applied Feb written assessment in may interview early October medical late November and then got the call today to offer me a job

dashcamdanny · 21-01-2017 1:16am

jc13784 wrote: »

OMG that's really dragged out, let's hope its worth it when ur in there

Dont let the time frame put you off.

Just apply and forget about it. You will know within two weeks of each stage if you did not pass that stage. At least I think thats how it works , so dont quote me on it.

If you are gainfully employed already, then it should be no probs.

Best of luck with your application.

Lola7301 · 21-01-2017 11:16am

jc13784 wrote: »

OMG that's really dragged out, let's hope its worth it when ur in there

I applied in February 2016 and got the job offer 2 days ago. They seem to be coming to the end of the early 2016 applicants now. The strike also delayed our applications by a few weeks. In relation to your question about penalty points , you are better off being honest - I had 3 points and there were no questions asked. Maybe if you stuck a note in with your penalty points letter explaining your situation?

Best of luck!

Starlight35 · 21-01-2017 7:19pm

I got offer too, starting on 6th March, then staying on in Phibsborough Depot. If anybody could let me know which nursery routes you learn first and also all routes out of that depot, it would be really useful. Thank you in advance!

Starlight35 · 21-01-2017 7:29pm

085andym wrote: »

The wait is finally over!! Got a call today... Starting 6th of march

Me too, what depot did you get assigned to?

085andym · 21-01-2017 7:35pm

Starlight35 wrote:

Me too, what depot did you get assigned to?

I'm staying on in phibsboro too. That's the garage I was hoping for I don't live too far away. I found a list of routes on Google last night from the different garages I'll have a look for it again

085andym · 21-01-2017 7:43pm

The Routes that operate from Phibsboro are:-

Routes -Â 37, 38,Â 39, 66, 67, 70, 120, 122

Â
It won't let me share the link but if u Google "routes from phibsboro garage"
A few sites come up with a bit of info for all depots

Starlight35 · 21-01-2017 7:52pm

085andym wrote: »

The Routes that operate from Phibsboro are:-

Routes -Â 37, 38,Â 39, 66, 67, 70, 120, 122

Â
It won't let me share the link but if u Google "routes from phibsboro garage"
A few sites come up with a bit of info for all depots

Thanks! Don't suppose you know the three nursery routes?

085andym · 21-01-2017 8:06pm

Starlight35 wrote:

Thanks! Don't suppose you know the three nursery routes?

No haven't a clue. The mother in law's neighbour works there I'll try get her to get some info off him

Starlight35 · 21-01-2017 8:36pm

085andym wrote: »

Starlight35 wrote:

Thanks! Don't suppose you know the three nursery routes?

No haven't a clue. The mother in law's neighbour works there I'll try get her to get some info off him

Great, thanks!

Lyness77 · 22-01-2017 7:15pm

Hi Guys, I have a written assessment with Dublin bus. can anybody give me some help? any information on what I should expect? thanks

Remy3 · 22-01-2017 9:08pm

Lyness77 wrote: »

Hi Guys, I hve a written assessment with Dublin bus. can anybody give me some help? any information on what I should expect? thanks

I had one last year it's really easy
You do calculation on fares
Then you have to write a accident report
And then multiple choice questions
Its handy so I wouldn't be worried about it..

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