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Dublin Bus looking for Drivers

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  • #1652
    doser12
    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...


  • #1653
    BadSanta
    Registered Users Posts: 53 ✭✭BadSanta


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


  • #1654
    BadSanta
    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.


  • #1655
    doser12
    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...


  • #1656
    BadSanta
    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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  • #1657
    doser12
    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 !!!!!


  • #1658
    BadSanta
    Registered Users Posts: 53 ✭✭BadSanta


    good luck budd...


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


  • #1659
    superman400
    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


  • #1660
    Bertie21
    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


  • #1661
    Bertie21
    Registered Users Posts: 27 ✭Bertie21


    superman400 wrote: »
    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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  • #1662
    ax586
    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 👍


  • #1663
    Bertie21
    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 ?


  • #1664
    Bertie21
    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


  • #1665
    ax586
    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


  • #1666
    ax586
    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


  • #1667
    Bertie21
    Registered Users Posts: 27 ✭Bertie21


    ax586 wrote: »
    Thank you and it was 2 weeks

    Thanks .


  • #1668
    Bertie21
    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.


  • #1669
    Midnight_EG
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,717 ✭✭✭Midnight_EG


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


  • #1670
    Bertie21
    Registered Users Posts: 27 ✭Bertie21


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

    Well done , are you a B licence applicant too ?


  • #1671
    Midnight_EG
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,717 ✭✭✭Midnight_EG


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

    I am indeed


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  • #1672
    Bertie21
    Registered Users Posts: 27 ✭Bertie21


    Midnight_EG wrote: »
    I am indeed

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


  • #1673
    doser12
    Registered Users Posts: 9 ✭doser12


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


  • #1674
    Bertie21
    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 .


  • #1675
    doser12
    Registered Users Posts: 9 ✭doser12


    Midnight_EG wrote: »
    I am indeed

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

    Ive no nails left hahaha


  • #1676
    Midnight_EG
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,717 ✭✭✭Midnight_EG


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

    Ive no nails left hahaha

    Nothing, starting to worry!


  • #1677
    Stephen15
    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


  • #1678
    Bertie21
    Registered Users Posts: 27 ✭Bertie21


    Midnight_EG wrote: »
    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


  • #1679
    punisher5112
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,644 ✭✭✭✭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.


  • #1680
    LastStop
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 311 ✭✭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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  • #1681
    Bertie21
    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 .


  • #1682
    LastStop
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 311 ✭✭LastStop


    Bertie21 wrote: »
    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 .

    They have a new group start every Monday for a few weeks in a row before. depends on how efficient HR are and if they have trainers available.


  • #1683
    Midnight_EG
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,717 ✭✭✭Midnight_EG


    References were rang yesterday, so maybe good news soon?


  • #1684
    doser12
    Registered Users Posts: 9 ✭doser12


    Midnight_EG wrote: »
    References were rang yesterday, so maybe good news soon?

    Bets of luck Midnight_EG ...
    My references were called yesterday also...

    Ill let you know when I hear something !!!!


  • #1685
    Bertie21
    Registered Users Posts: 27 ✭Bertie21


    LastStop wrote: »
    They have a new group start every Monday for a few weeks in a row before. depends on how efficient HR are and if they have trainers available.

    Cheers LastStop,
    That sounds promising :-).


  • #1686
    Bertie21
    Registered Users Posts: 27 ✭Bertie21


    Midnight_EG wrote: »
    References were rang yesterday, so maybe good news soon?

    Brilliant , Although still a little worried about my current boss being gracious about me leaving him :-) ,
    Guess time will tell .

    Best of luck everyone


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  • #1687
    Midnight_EG
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,717 ✭✭✭Midnight_EG


    Anybody get the call yet?


  • #1688
    doser12
    Registered Users Posts: 9 ✭doser12


    Midnight_EG wrote: »
    Anybody get the call yet?

    No not yet mate..

    Me nerves are gone hahaha


  • #1689
    mondeoman2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 619 ✭✭✭mondeoman2


    Midnight_EG wrote: »
    Anybody get the call yet?

    They Don't Do Anything In A Hurry in Dublin Bus HR,
    Once You have passed the Medical your there.
    be patient,They Will Ring(when you least expect:))


  • #1690
    Bertie21
    Registered Users Posts: 27 ✭Bertie21


    Midnight_EG wrote: »
    Anybody get the call yet?

    Got the call .
    Start date Sept 16th .
    Don,t give up hope .


  • #1691
    Midnight_EG
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,717 ✭✭✭Midnight_EG


    Bertie21 wrote: »
    Got the call .
    Start date Sept 16th .
    Don,t give up hope .
    When? Congrats :)


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  • #1692
    ax586
    Registered Users Posts: 234 ✭✭ax586


    Bertie21 wrote: »
    Got the call .
    Start date Sept 16th .
    Don,t give up hope .

    Congratulations u will love it


  • #1693
    doser12
    Registered Users Posts: 9 ✭doser12


    Bertie21 wrote: »
    Got the call .
    Start date Sept 16th .
    Don,t give up hope .
    Got the call !!!!
    See you on the 16th of September Bertie !!!


  • #1694
    Midnight_EG
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,717 ✭✭✭Midnight_EG


    doser12 wrote: »
    Got the call !!!!
    See you on the 16th of September Bertie !!!

    Just there this morning? Congrats :)


  • #1695
    doser12
    Registered Users Posts: 9 ✭doser12


    Midnight_EG wrote: »
    Just there this morning? Congrats :)
    Got a registered letter yesterday morning...
    Hopefully you'll get yours today or tomorrow..
    Fingers crossed !!!


  • #1696
    Contrails
    Registered Users Posts: 181 ✭✭Contrails


    Closing date for applicants now pushed out until end of October for those interested.

    https://www.dublinbus.ie/Human-Resources/Professional-Bus-Drivers/


  • #1697
    LastStop
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 311 ✭✭LastStop


    I see they are having a female driver recruitment open day.

    After all their huffing and puffing about equality and inclusiveness, that's a bit of a contradiction.


  • #1698
    punisher5112
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,644 ✭✭✭✭punisher5112


    LastStop wrote: »
    I see they are having a female driver recruitment open day.

    After all their huffing and puffing about equality and inclusiveness, that's a bit of a contradiction.

    I mentioned this and was literally shot down....

    Equality me hoole


  • #1699
    Contrails
    Registered Users Posts: 181 ✭✭Contrails


    punisher5112 wrote: »
    I mentioned this and was literally shot down....

    Equality me hoole

    All too common.

    Looking forward to the HSE male nurse open day what with 92% of nurses being female......?

    Corporate fluff and faux equality. Like in my old place there were cakes and balloons and a huge fuss made about international women's day. Tumbleweed for men's day. The smart women in the building saw it for what it was; condescending.


  • #1700
    punisher5112
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,644 ✭✭✭✭punisher5112


    Seen we have a navy ship fully manned by a wowen only captains....


  • #1701
    Bertie21
    Registered Users Posts: 27 ✭Bertie21


    doser12 wrote: »
    Got the call !!!!
    See you on the 16th of September Bertie !!!

    Sorry , was offline there for a bit.

    Ah , Thats brilliant news doser12 , Well Done !
    See you on Sept 16th :-)

    Best of luck to anyone else still waiting to hear.


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