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Dublin Bus looking for Drivers

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  • Registered Users Posts: 9 doser12


    Hi Lads..

    Quick Question of you don't mind...

    What kind of questions do they ask you while your doing your driving assessment ??

    I have mine tomorrow ( I have a B license so will be driving the automatic car) and I'm a bit nervous...

    Any pointers would be greatly appreciated ..

    Thanks lads...


  • Registered Users Posts: 53 ✭✭BadSanta


    I guess all went right, got my medical schedule for Thursday. thanks lads


  • Registered Users Posts: 53 ✭✭BadSanta


    doser12 wrote: »
    Hi Lads..

    Quick Question of you don't mind...

    What kind of questions do they ask you while your doing your driving assessment ??

    I have mine tomorrow ( I have a B license so will be driving the automatic car) and I'm a bit nervous...

    Any pointers would be greatly appreciated ..

    Thanks lads...
    no question they just wanna see you how you drive, so drive like your on driving test.


  • Registered Users Posts: 9 doser12


    BadSanta wrote: »
    no question they just wanna see you how you drive, so drive like your on driving test.

    Thanks for your quick reply BadSanta !!!

    How did your interview go..
    Is it a difficult interview...


  • Registered Users Posts: 53 ✭✭BadSanta


    doser12 wrote: »
    Thanks for your quick reply BadSanta !!!

    How did your interview go..
    Is it a difficult interview...

    I totally messed up about company history as I'm focus about safety which is always mention here. I forgot to study the company so you need to research about Dublin Bus and then safety driving. that's all. and prefer to answer some question why you leaving your previous job to join dublin bus


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  • Registered Users Posts: 9 doser12


    BadSanta wrote: »
    I totally messed up about company history as I'm focus about safety which is always mention here. I forgot to study the company so you need to research about Dublin Bus and then safety driving. that's all. and prefer to answer some question why you leaving your previous job to join dublin bus

    Thanks again BadSanta !!!
    best of luck with your medical .. Hope it goes well for you mate ...

    Ill let you know how I get on tomorrow ...
    Fingers crossed !!!!!


  • Registered Users Posts: 53 ✭✭BadSanta


    good luck budd...


    anyone can tell current offers from the company? ie. working hours, rate, and other benefits like?


  • Registered Users Posts: 11 superman400


    doser12 wrote: »
    Thanks again BadSanta !!!
    best of luck with your medical .. Hope it goes well for you mate ...

    Ill let you know how I get on tomorrow ...
    Fingers crossed !!!!!

    Also just a little pointer, in my interview (and it was the same with other lads) they try to catch u out . They seen from my cv that I came from another driving job and the way they questioned me was , " from all your time on the road, SURELY you have seen or been involved in some sort of road rage ? "
    I just said if I seen anyone get excited I just ignore them (when in reality they be getting 2 fingers out the window)

    Best of luck today


  • Registered Users Posts: 27 Bertie21


    Hi Lads and Lassies ,
    Best of luck to all going for it.
    I Just passed medical and am waiting on the next step .
    Does anybody have any info on how long it takes from passing medical to actually getting a job offer/start date ?
    Cheers


  • Registered Users Posts: 27 Bertie21


    Hope u passed pal because honestly it's one of the best jobs in Dublin. I'm there only 2 years and absolutely love it. Keep me updated, good luck

    Great to hear from somebody who is happy in their job and puts a positive spin on it .
    Lookin forward to the challenge


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  • Registered Users Posts: 234 ✭✭ax586


    Bertie21 wrote: »
    Hi Lads and Lassies ,
    Best of luck to all going for it.
    I Just passed medical and am waiting on the next step .
    Does anybody have any info on how long it takes from passing medical to actually getting a job offer/start date ?
    Cheers

    I got job offer 2 weeks ago and start 6th of August..keep an eye on your phone they will ring u instead of emailing u 👍


  • Registered Users Posts: 27 Bertie21


    ax586 wrote: »
    I got job offer 2 weeks ago and start 6th of August..keep an eye on your phone they will ring u instead of emailing u 👍

    Congratulations on getting the job offer ax586 . Well done !
    Do you remember how long it was from passing the medical to getting the phone call ?


  • Registered Users Posts: 27 Bertie21


    ax586 wrote: »
    I got job offer 2 weeks ago and start 6th of August..keep an eye on your phone they will ring u instead of emailing u 👍

    Did you apply with a B licence ?

    Only asking because if a class starts 6th of August I can guess the next one wont be for at least 6 weeks after that ( just thinking about notice in current job , but it sounds like there will be plenty )

    Thanks and best of luck


  • Registered Users Posts: 234 ✭✭ax586


    Bertie21 wrote: »
    Congratulations on getting the job offer ax586 . Well done !
    Do you remember how long it was from passing the medical to getting the phone call ?

    Thank you and it was 2 weeks


  • Registered Users Posts: 234 ✭✭ax586


    Bertie21 wrote: »
    Did you apply with a B licence ?

    Only asking because if a class starts 6th of August I can guess the next one wont be for at least 6 weeks after that ( just thinking about notice in current job , but it sounds like there will be plenty )

    Thanks and best of luck

    Thank you and no I have the full D licence


  • Registered Users Posts: 27 Bertie21


    ax586 wrote: »
    Thank you and it was 2 weeks

    Thanks .


  • Registered Users Posts: 27 Bertie21


    ax586 wrote: »
    Thank you and no I have the full D licence

    Thanks , very good.
    Your training will be shorter than mine so.
    I only have the B.
    I think they will wait till they have a full class of B licence applicants before they contact us. ( guessing )
    Thanks again for the info.


  • Registered Users Posts: 9,688 ✭✭✭Midnight_EG


    Had my medical on Thursday also, apprehensive now waiting for the email/call :o


  • Registered Users Posts: 27 Bertie21


    Had my medical on Thursday also, apprehensive now waiting for the email/call :o

    Well done , are you a B licence applicant too ?


  • Registered Users Posts: 9,688 ✭✭✭Midnight_EG


    Bertie21 wrote: »
    Well done , are you a B licence applicant too ?

    I am indeed


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  • Registered Users Posts: 27 Bertie21


    I am indeed

    Great stuff , I had my medical a week before yours.
    I,ll keep you posted if i hear anything.


  • Registered Users Posts: 9 doser12


    Hi lads !!!!
    passed my medical on Monday....
    just awaiting game ...


  • Registered Users Posts: 27 Bertie21


    doser12 wrote: »
    Hi lads !!!!
    passed my medical on Monday....
    just awaiting game ...

    Well done doser12 .
    Hopefullly hear something next week .


  • Registered Users Posts: 9 doser12


    I am indeed

    Hey mate ...
    Did you get any news yet ??

    Ive no nails left hahaha


  • Registered Users Posts: 9,688 ✭✭✭Midnight_EG


    doser12 wrote: »
    Hey mate ...
    Did you get any news yet ??

    Ive no nails left hahaha

    Nothing, starting to worry!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 7,907 ✭✭✭Stephen15


    Go-Ahead are also hiring at the moment. It may be useful experience for those who are unsuccessful with their DB application when it comes to applying in the future.

    https://www.goaheadireland.ie/drivers


  • Registered Users Posts: 27 Bertie21


    Nothing, starting to worry!

    No Nails left here either :-) .

    A previous poster said they were starting August 6th and were a D licence applicant ,
    and that they were given 3-4 weeks notice of start date .
    So just guessing that if they only run one class at a time , they wont be bringing us in until that one is finished , only I have no idea how long the class is for D licence applicants , ( i believe its 4-6 weeks for B licence applicants )

    Anybody out there with any info on how long training is for D licence applicants ?????

    Cheers


  • Registered Users Posts: 24,647 ✭✭✭✭punisher5112


    Bertie21 wrote: »
    No Nails left here either :-) .

    A previous poster said they were starting August 6th and were a D licence applicant ,
    and that they were given 3-4 weeks notice of start date .
    So just guessing that if they only run one class at a time , they wont be bringing us in until that one is finished , only I have no idea how long the class is for D licence applicants , ( i believe its 4-6 weeks for B licence applicants )

    Anybody out there with any info on how long training is for D licence applicants ?????

    Cheers


    Around 2 I believe.


  • Registered Users Posts: 308 ✭✭LastStop


    Bertie21 wrote: »
    No Nails left here either :-) .


    Anybody out there with any info on how long training is for D licence applicants ?????

    Cheers

    4 weeks for D licence holders

    6 weeks for B licence holders


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  • Registered Users Posts: 27 Bertie21


    LastStop wrote: »
    4 weeks for D licence holders

    6 weeks for B licence holders

    Thanks LastStop ,
    Next class most likely at least 4 weeks from 6th August then unless they run more than one class at a time .
    So guessing at least 2 weeks till anyone gets notice .
    Thanks for that .


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