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punisher5112 · 06-02-2015 10:23pm

Markosmyth wrote: »

txs punisher, do they do a colour blindness test?

You would need to be able to distinguish colours.
They would need to know this if it is a problem one may have.

Markosmyth · 06-02-2015 10:34pm

yes I can distinguish colours, I have a slight red green colour problem, put it this way I can easily tell the difference between a red and green light, but if I went for a class 1 medical for a commercial pilots licence I would fail because of the colour test, I took an eye test and optician thinks I should be ok, everything else regarding my vision is perfect, il just have to wait and c.
txs again.

punisher5112 · 06-02-2015 11:47pm

Markosmyth wrote: »

yes I can distinguish colours, I have a slight red green colour problem, put it this way I can easily tell the difference between a red and green light, but if I went for a class 1 medical for a commercial pilots licence I would fail because of the colour test, I took an eye test and optician thinks I should be ok, everything else regarding my vision is perfect, il just have to wait and c.
txs again.

Should be ok. Best of luck.

threegreen · 07-02-2015 6:07pm

Very straightforward test today, easy calculations and easy enough report. Feeling good!!

Markosmyth · 07-02-2015 7:32pm

Well done, next it's driving assessment and interview! Good luck.

MaciG · 09-02-2015 6:43pm

Is working in the green sightseeing bus (hop on/off) the privilege at DublinBus?
Or I would ask, the better drivers/employees can work on these buses or anyone who wants?

Andrew33 · 09-02-2015 7:27pm

MaciG wrote: »

Is working in the green sightseeing bus (hop on/off) the privilege at DublinBus?
Or I would ask, the better drivers/employees can work on these buses or anyone who wants?

To be honest, i wouldn't necessarily see that as being a "privilege".
It's just different, you're still carrying passengers.

Careful_now! · 09-02-2015 7:32pm

MaciG wrote: »

Is working in the green sightseeing bus (hop on/off) the privilege at DublinBus?
Or I would ask, the better drivers/employees can work on these buses or anyone who wants?

If you want to drive the tour bus, you need to apply for it.
There is a tough interview and written exam. Not everybody that wants it gets it

Andrew33 · 09-02-2015 10:45pm

Careful_now! wrote: »

If you want to drive the tour bus, you need to apply for it.
There is a tough interview and written exam. Not everybody that wants it gets it

It's like taxi drivers who drive an old S class Merc or old Lexus, they think they're better than guys driving Avensis' or Skodas but at the end of the day it's just a job carrying people from A to B via C

Markosmyth · 10-02-2015 3:02pm

Just did medical, she did do a colour check and I have a slight red green deficiency but will b able 2 drive, everything else was fine, so hopefully il here back soon.

Andrew33 · 10-02-2015 3:18pm

Markosmyth wrote: »

Just did medical, she did do a colour check and I have a slight red green deficiency but will b able 2 drive, everything else was fine, so hopefully il here back soon.

Well done. What else did she check/ask?

Markosmyth · 10-02-2015 3:24pm

Bloods, urine sample, ecg, blood pressure, family history, your history, it's very comprehensive, nurse does most of it then it's on 2 da doctor to check eyes and blood pressure, then ur results go to the head doctor and he/she has the last say on whether u pass.

Bena100 · 10-02-2015 9:56pm

Sorry probably a stupid question but was the eye check like the one you do in the opticians? I am slightly short sighted but never wear glasses driving. I wouldn't like to fail the medical on that?!

MaciG · 11-02-2015 12:13am

About how many drivers work at DublinBus?

Markosmyth · 11-02-2015 9:36am

Bena100 wrote: »

Sorry probably a stupid question but was the eye check like the one you do in the opticians? I am slightly short sighted but never wear glasses driving. I wouldn't like to fail the medical on that?!

Very same as 1 in opticans.

Stonemad2012 · 11-02-2015 9:05pm

i have a condition called hemocromotosis, it is basically an iron overload i donate blood every 90 days to keep my iron levels low, would this affect my chances of getting into dublin bus ???

punisher5112 · 11-02-2015 9:18pm

Stonemad2012 wrote: »

i have a condition called hemocromotosis, it is basically an iron overload i donate blood every 90 days to keep my iron levels low, would this affect my chances of getting into dublin bus ???

Shouldn't.

Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime · 11-02-2015 10:55pm

punisher5112 wrote: »

Shouldn't.

I wouldn't be sure on that.

And i sure as hell wouldnt be confident telling someone they are fine with a condition like that for the job.

From giveblood.ie it has on their blood donation form a question that you might be familiar with

Are you Involved in a hazardous occupation or hobby
(e.g. bus driving, diving etc.)?

I would ask the blood donation people about that first or whoever takes your blood for you and go from there.

punisher5112 · 11-02-2015 11:04pm

Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime wrote: »

I wouldn't be sure on that.

And i sure as hell wouldnt be confident telling someone they are fine with a condition like that for the job.

From giveblood.ie it has on their blood donation form a question that you might be familiar with

Are you Involved in a hazardous occupation or hobby
(e.g. bus driving, diving etc.)?

I would ask the blood donation people about that first or whoever takes your blood for you and go from there.

Well sorry.

Knew a person in the job since has left onto something else but happened to have that Iron overload and there aren't meant to be many that have it.

The reason they have down as a hazardous job is mainly because if I were to go in and donate on my break and then return driving after and then faint or feel unwell there would be questions asked as to why I was back at work when giving blood can drain some people and cause certain effects.

The poster could attend their own GP and ask if they want or even call the donation clinic but db are only taking licensed and cpc holders so they could be driving for any company really when you look at it like I said.

cdebru · 12-02-2015 2:17am

punisher5112 wrote: »

Well sorry.

Knew a person in the job since has left onto something else but happened to have that Iron overload and there aren't meant to be many that have it.

The reason they have down as a hazardous job is mainly because if I were to go in and donate on my break and then return driving after and then faint or feel unwell there would be questions asked as to why I was back at work when giving blood can drain some people and cause certain effects.

The poster could attend their own GP and ask if they want or even call the donation clinic but db are only taking licensed and cpc holders so they could be driving for any company really when you look at it like I said.

But did the company know they had it when they got the job? They may deal with on a case by case basis if you are already employed but they may not be willing to take you on if they know in advance you have it.

Sisco14 · 17-02-2015 9:15pm

Hi, has anyone got a job offer recently?

threegreen · 17-02-2015 9:41pm

Sisco14 wrote: »

Hi, has anyone got a job offer recently?

I done the appitude on the 7th but still haven't heard a thing.

Sisco14 · 17-02-2015 9:54pm

Tink it was just short of 2 weeks when I got letter 2 attend driving test and interview, I applied 4 da job early December! 1 ting u need is plenty of patients!!

Bena100 · 18-02-2015 1:58pm

Hi all,
Just received a letter to attend driving assessment/interview. If I manage to get through the driving assessment what type of questions will I be asked at interview?
Also it says in the letter 'Your interview will be based on the competencies outlined in the attached role profile' but there is no document attached?? Is it the same as the job descriptor on their website??
Thanks.

punisher5112 · 18-02-2015 3:22pm

Bena100 wrote: »

Hi all,
Just received a letter to attend driving assessment/interview. If I manage to get through the driving assessment what type of questions will I be asked at interview?
Also it says in the letter 'Your interview will be based on the competencies outlined in the attached role profile' but there is no document attached?? Is it the same as the job descriptor on their website??
Thanks.

Read up a bit on company and its bye laws and it will be mostly about how to deal with certain situations and what if.

You be grand the driving assessment would be hardest part.

threegreen · 18-02-2015 3:38pm

punisher5112 wrote: »

Read up a bit on company and its bye laws and it will be mostly about how to deal with certain situations and what if.

You be grand the driving assessment would be hardest part.

How hard is the assessment?? Do they try catch you out??

MaciG · 18-02-2015 3:59pm

punisher5112 wrote: »

You be grand the driving assessment would be hardest part.

What kind of driving test is this? I mean you have to drive in the city for a given time, or drive in a separated are doing emergency brake and solving dangerous situation,etc.

Sisco14 · 18-02-2015 6:36pm

The interview isn't too bad, try to be confident, read the letter they sent you and think of what you might say, think "safety safety safety!!" It's very high on their list, they might ask you about a stressful situation you have been in and how you handled it.
The driving assessment is a lot like the one you took to get your licence, again safety is of most importance.
Good luck.

punisher5112 · 19-02-2015 2:21am

MaciG wrote: »

What kind of driving test is this? I mean you have to drive in the city for a given time, or drive in a separated are doing emergency brake and solving dangerous situation,etc.

They take you out in a bus ðŸšŒ and want to see how you react to things and how well you read the road ahead.

They want easy acceleration and gentle braking and calm cornering.

Just take your time and make good use of mirrors.

Andrew33 · 19-02-2015 3:34pm

I've received my letter telling me to attend for my driving assessment and interview on March 10th at 08:15! Looks like I'll be doing my assessment in rush hour.
I'm not bothered at all but haven't done an interview in 15 years! How long does the whole process take? I'm thinking not more than two hours?

Regarding the shifts. If I am lucky enough to get a position. What time does the evening shift start?

Sisco14 · 19-02-2015 8:40pm

I had my driving assessment at 9.30, which lasted a little over an hour, in phibsboro, then I had to go to DB HQ on oconnell street for the interview, was left waiting for bout half an hour and interview lasted bout 20-30 mins. Doesn't really matter if your doing it in rush hour, traffic is still very heavy anyway.
Like me I hadnt done an interview in a no. Of years but it's not to bad!
Good luck.

MaciG · 21-02-2015 12:14pm

HI

What kinds of shifts are there in Dublin Bus? For example, If I was live in the suburb ( for example: Ashbourne) It would be possible to get to the garage by bus?

punisher5112 · 21-02-2015 4:28pm

MaciG wrote: »

HI

What kinds of shifts are there in Dublin Bus? For example, If I was live in the suburb ( for example: Ashbourne) It would be possible to get to the garage by bus?

You would be doing all late untill they move you to 5day shift.

All depends what garage you would be in and what time last bus goes to get you home

Andrew33 · 22-02-2015 10:33am

punisher5112 wrote: »

You would be doing all late untill they move you to 5day shift.

All depends what garage you would be in and what time last bus goes to get you home

@punisher5112
Hi.
I understand it'll be lates and weekends if I got a position but what time does a late shift start or does that depend on the garage as well? 3pm 4pm 5pm?

MaciG · 22-02-2015 10:39am

punisher5112 wrote: »

You would be doing all late untill they move you to 5day shift.

All depends what garage you would be in and what time last bus goes to get you home

Thank you!

I suppose there are not two similar shifts, because there are lots of different route, but could you define me one of average shift? What I want to know. How long does it take? How many is the concrete driving time and a break time in the shift? Does the brakes are paid?

rx8 · 22-02-2015 12:24pm

Some late duties start as early as 3 o'clock and others could start as late as 8 o'clock. These really late starts would have no official break, but you would easily make enough time between journeys to have a coffee. You get paid 7 hrs 38 per day, regardless of the length of the duty, but obviously if some are shorter, then others will be longer in order to average out your hours.

Sisco14 · 23-02-2015 1:23pm

Just got job offer woohoo!!!

Andrew33 · 23-02-2015 1:32pm

Sisco14 wrote: »

Just got job offer woohoo!!!

Excellent, well done. Enjoy. Where would you hope to be based?

Sisco14 · 23-02-2015 1:48pm

txs. anywhere except clontarf, and that's because its a little further away from me.

threegreen · 23-02-2015 8:35pm

Sisco14 wrote: »

Just got job offer woohoo!!!

Well done. So c'mon, tips for driving assessment and interview

Stonemad2012 · 23-02-2015 9:15pm

what sort of questions did they ask at the interview? i have my driving assessment and interview on 2nd of march, i am a little nervous about the interview

Stonemad2012 · 23-02-2015 9:16pm

Sisco14 wrote: »

Just got job offer woohoo!!!

what sort of questions did they ask at the interview? i have my driving assessment and interview on 2nd of march, i am a little nervous about the interview

Sisco14 · 23-02-2015 9:58pm

I treated the driving assessment as if I was doing my test, it is an automatic gearbox so that makes it much easier, my biggest problem when I took lessons was gear changes, if your not used to an automatic try and get a bit if practice (even if it's in a car) it does take a little bit of getting used to it if you have been using a manual gearbox for years. Use your mirrors, mind the cyclists, they sneak up on you very easily, just tink safety of other road users and don't forget your passengers so no harsh braking or accelerating, plenty of planning ahead.

I wasn't looking forward to the interview either, but it wasn't to bad, just do a bit of research on DB, also read the letter they sent you, it is a competency based interview so you have the basics of what questions they will ask, I read the competencies and and answered them, remember safety is high on their list (for both passengers and drivers) which is very good. They also might ask about how you handle stress, (and don't say you don't get stressed, everybody gets stressed, it's how you handle it is the important part)
I hope this helps, and best of luck.

blackduck38 · 25-02-2015 11:59pm

Hi. At the driving assessment do they help you with walk around checks? for ex. they show you the buttons for all lights and someone check is the brake lights and the signals work proper? Do they show you that the paper work for that bus it is ok? If something bad happen the driver is full responsible for everything, that is not a school bus and the drivers are fully legally to drive on the road. It is sound stupid the questions but they need safety driving and a driver need to be safety. Do they tell you before if you will turn to the left or right at the next crossroad? it is just the attender driver and the inspector or they take 2 or 3 drivers attenders? Do the inspector talk with you? For ex ask you why did you did that or you tell him why did you do that?(I didn't drive in Dublin and i don't know the streets to well. If i need to turn to left on a single lane road from 2 lanes road i would stay before the turning in the middle of the lanes, because the car that turn left will not have space to go inside and the car that go in the front will not stay in my angle turning from the back of the bus.) I see that the inspector don't have a place next to you same like coaches bus schools and what the driver see is diffrent from what the inspector see. If he do not have a monitor that show to him the cameras. I ask some person and some of them did the assessment on the normal bus.
At the interview i need to bring tow references letters or just give them the no and the name from my telephone contacts and they will note the no.? Did some of you give them one no from Ireland and the second no. from other country? I didn't work like a driver in Ireland so I thing it is normal to give them the no. of the last place of working and a second no from a job where i was a bus driver. I found it more relevant then what i did in Dublin.
Hope i didn't disturb nobody with my questions.
Sorry for my English and if i didn't express myself proper.
Have a good night.

punisher5112 · 26-02-2015 12:06am

blackduck38 wrote: »

Hi. At the driving assessment do they help you with walk around checks? for ex. they show you the buttons for all lights and someone check is the brake lights and the signals work proper? Do they show you that the paper work for that bus it is ok? If something bad happen the driver is full responsible for everything, that is not a school bus and the drivers are fully legally to drive on the road. It is sound stupid the questions but they need safety driving and a driver need to be safety. Do they tell you before if you will turn to the left or right at the next crossroad? it is just the attender driver and the inspector or they take 2 or 3 drivers attenders? Do the inspector talk with you? For ex ask you why did you did that or you tell him why did you do that?(I didn't drive in Dublin and i don't know the streets to well. If i need to turn to left on a single lane road from 2 lanes road i would stay before the turning in the middle of the lanes, because the car that turn left will not have space to go inside and the car that go in the front will not stay in my angle turning from the back of the bus.) I see that the inspector don't have a place next to you same like coaches bus schools and what the driver see is diffrent from what the inspector see. If he do not have a monitor that show to him the cameras. I ask some person and some of them did the assessment on the normal bus.
At the interview i need to bring tow references letters or just give them the no and the name from my telephone contacts and they will note the no.? Did some of you give them one no from Ireland and the second no. from other country? I didn't work like a driver in Ireland so I thing it is normal to give them the no. of the last place of working and a second no from a job where i was a bus driver. I found it more relevant then what i did in Dublin.
Hope i didn't disturb nobody with my questions.
Sorry for my English and if i didn't express myself proper.
Have a good night.

Put a few spaces in there very difficult to read.

The 1st bus check is simple you check lights work inside out, floors ok, no damage, bells work, ramp, fire extinguisher fitted, break glass gamer, breakdown triangle, lots of stuff to check but this will be all part of your training.

If a lights goes while your on the road it is ok as long as it was working when you left. If for example all lights fail such as indicators then get bus replaced.

You have nothing to be stressing over.

MaciG · 02-03-2015 4:55pm

Hello blackduck38!

I think you shouldn't worry about the driving assessment, because the safety is the most important thing, so if you drive a little bit slower than the another drivers, it won't be the problem.
For instance, as I am foreigner I much more worried about if my english knowledge will be enough or not for a work.

blackduck38 · 02-03-2015 6:10pm

Thanks to all!

I did pass the driving assessment. I try to change my last post, but it didn't change.

MaciG if you know to tell your life story in English I think it will be ok. Try to use the words that you know better.

Did know someone if the garda vetting show all the driver recorders from his country even when you didn't make any mistake for the last 2 years?

I suppose I'm not the only driver with few over speed limit

Thanks!!!!

Stonemad2012 · 02-03-2015 8:30pm

I passed my driving assessment today and had my interview straight after. I would be lying if I said I wasn't nervous because i was bricking it. But it wasn't as bad as I thought. A bit of advice to anyone due to do their driving assessment,just treat it like your driving test and as for the interview think SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY!!!! I would like to thank everyone who responded to my post your imput helped me a lot. I wish you all the very best of luck.

Stonemad2012 · 02-03-2015 8:34pm

I passed my driving assessment today and had my interview straight after. I would be lying if I said I wasn't nervous because i was bricking it. But it wasn't as bad as I thought. A bit of advice to anyone due to do their driving assessment,just treat it like your driving test and as for the interview think SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY!!!! I would like to thank everyone who responded to my post your input helped me a lot. I wish you all the very best of luck.

If anyone is due to do driving assessment and interview and need any additional information feel free to private message me. I'm happy to help in any way I can.

threegreen · 04-03-2015 5:27pm

I also had driving assessment and interview yesterday. The training driver was as sound as a pound, very nice and very chatty. The test itself is not too bad, just take it nice and slow and use your head. As for the interview, just read up a little on the company bye laws and you'll be ok. Hope to hear soon, the waiting is the killer part.

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