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Dublin Bus looking for Drivers

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    #1892
    rx8
    Registered Users Posts: 1,822 ✭✭✭rx8


    Klonova10 wrote: »
    Where does the training take place ?:)

    On the Bus !! ;)


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    #1893
    Lockoo
    Registered Users Posts: 7 ✭Lockoo


    Anyone no when they are taking in new drivers after medical, would it before or after xmas?


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    #1894
    PirateShampoo
    Registered Users Posts: 4,406 ✭✭✭PirateShampoo


    Lockoo wrote: »
    Anyone no when they are taking in new drivers after medical, would it before or after xmas?

    They are taking on 6 new drivers into the school every week.


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    #1895
    GT89
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 2,770 ✭✭✭GT89


    PirateShampoo wrote: »
    They are taking on 6 new drivers into the school every week.

    Is that to facilitate social distancing? Or would numbers normally be that?


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    #1896
    Midnight_EG
    Registered Users Posts: 9,696 ✭✭✭Midnight_EG


    GT89 wrote: »
    Is that to facilitate social distancing? Or would numbers normally be that?

    That's normal numbers


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    #1897
    Bertie21
    Registered Users Posts: 27 ✭Bertie21


    Lockoo wrote: »
    Anyone no when they are taking in new drivers after medical, would it before or after xmas?

    When did you do the medical ?

    From what i remember it takes however long for them to get the class of 6 drivers together and the teachers lined up.
    They do it in batches.
    It actually took almost 2 months from passing medical to start date when I was going through last year.
    5 weeks from passing medical to getting the phone call.
    Yours could move quicker,,, I guess it depends on how the school is lined up
    However long , its worth the wait.


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    #1898
    Rocket1983
    Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭Rocket1983


    Been lurking long enough in the background I said twas time to register with boards, very informative forum. I just passed the medical for Dublin Bus today so I'm delighted about that I think its the references next not sure to be honest. The medical was quite thorough I wasn't expecting that as I've done medical for Dublin Airport before and compared to that the Dublin bus one was quite extensive. So fingers crossed now I get past the references and finally get some good news,after all its been **** be nice finish with new job or start new year with new job.


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    #1899
    punisher5112
    Registered Users Posts: 24,647 ✭✭✭✭punisher5112


    With all the extension to service and more expansion they are short as it is.


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    #1900
    CloneeBohs
    Registered Users Posts: 27 ✭CloneeBohs


    Hi all, just got the email to go for assessment and interview.

    Doing shift work 14 years so it doesn't bother me but in my current jobs we survive on swaps, is this a thing in DB and if so how does it work? Can you just swap start times or can you swap days aswell. Can somebody cover you and you owe them a day down the line?

    Wouldn't be a deal breaker either way but would be good to know.

    TIA


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    #1901
    Bertie21
    Registered Users Posts: 27 ✭Bertie21


    Rocket1983 wrote: »
    Been lurking long enough in the background I said twas time to register with boards, very informative forum. I just passed the medical for Dublin Bus today so I'm delighted about that I think its the references next not sure to be honest. The medical was quite thorough I wasn't expecting that as I've done medical for Dublin Airport before and compared to that the Dublin bus one was quite extensive. So fingers crossed now I get past the references and finally get some good news,after all its been **** be nice finish with new job or start new year with new job.

    Congrats on getting past the medical.
    That pretty much means you are in.
    Yeah it is extensive for obvious reasons.
    New year , New career.
    Best of luck


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    #1902
    Bertie21
    Registered Users Posts: 27 ✭Bertie21


    CloneeBohs wrote: »
    Hi all, just got the email to go for assessment and interview.

    Doing shift work 14 years so it doesn't bother me but in my current jobs we survive on swaps, is this a thing in DB and if so how does it work? Can you just swap start times or can you swap days aswell. Can somebody cover you and you owe them a day down the line?

    Wouldn't be a deal breaker either way but would be good to know.

    TIA

    I cant speak for every depot but swapping duties is definitely possible in the garage I am at.


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    #1903
    Rocket1983
    Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭Rocket1983


    Bertie21 wrote: »
    Congrats on getting past the medical.
    That pretty much means you are in.
    Yeah it is extensive for obvious reasons.
    New year , New career.
    Best of luck

    Thank u so much


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    #1904
    dashcamdanny
    Registered Users Posts: 1,920 ✭✭✭dashcamdanny


    CloneeBohs wrote: »
    Hi all, just got the email to go for assessment and interview.

    Doing shift work 14 years so it doesn't bother me but in my current jobs we survive on swaps, is this a thing in DB and if so how does it work? Can you just swap start times or can you swap days aswell. Can somebody cover you and you owe them a day down the line?

    Wouldn't be a deal breaker either way but would be good to know.

    TIA

    You can occasionally. There are whatsap swap groups. Depends if it suits someone else. And if the inspector oks it.


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    #1905
    Tickityboo
    Registered Users Posts: 454 ✭✭Tickityboo


    dashcamdanny wrote: »
    You can occasionally. There are whatsap swap groups. Depends if it suits someone else. And if the inspector oks it.

    It also has to fall within the working time act rules


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    #1906
    CloneeBohs
    Registered Users Posts: 27 ✭CloneeBohs


    With the new restrictions, will my driving assessment be pushed back? Due on the 13th of this month


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    #1907
    AlekSmart
    Registered Users Posts: 14,005 ✭✭✭✭AlekSmart


    CloneeBohs wrote: »
    With the new restrictions, will my driving assessment be pushed back? Due on the 13th of this month

    Unless the HR Dept contact you to the contrary,then it will proceed as notified.


    Men, it has been well said, think in herds; it will be seen that they go mad in herds, while they only recover their senses slowly, and one by one.

    Charles Mackay (1812-1889)



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    #1908
    CloneeBohs
    Registered Users Posts: 27 ✭CloneeBohs


    Just got the call to say it was called off until we leave level 5, hopefully it all still goes to plan


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    #1909
    Bertie21
    Registered Users Posts: 27 ✭Bertie21


    CloneeBohs wrote: »
    Just got the call to say it was called off until we leave level 5, hopefully it all still goes to plan.

    Im sure it will.
    They are still going to need more drivers.


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    #1910
    GT89
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 2,770 ✭✭✭GT89


    Are new drivers likely to be assigned night shifts on the 15/39a/41 or are these optional like the nightlinks?


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    #1911
    Tickityboo
    Registered Users Posts: 454 ✭✭Tickityboo


    GT89 wrote: »
    Are new drivers likely to be assigned night shifts on the 15/39a/41 or are these optional like the nightlinks?

    Optional at the moment but I'm sure there's something in their contract that they would have to work them if required.


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    #1912
    Darrenv25
    Registered Users Posts: 31 ✭Darrenv25


    Hi,
    I completed the online written assessment last night, the invitation email stated i should have received an automated email reply when completed i haven't received this, should I get onto them to ask if it submitted or is this normal.
    Thanks


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    #1913
    LastStop
    Registered Users Posts: 308 ✭✭LastStop


    GT89 wrote: »
    Are new drivers likely to be assigned night shifts on the 15/39a/41 or are these optional like the nightlinks?

    Yeah, it's in the contract they have to work the nights if required, They have enough volunteers at present but if more routes go 24hrs they will probably need to use spare drivers.


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    #1914
    GT89
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 2,770 ✭✭✭GT89


    LastStop wrote: »
    Yeah, it's in the contract they have to work the nights if required, They have enough volunteers at present but if more routes go 24hrs they will probably need to use spare drivers.

    I wonder in the future will they advertise specifically for night only drivers once more routes go 24hr. Think that's how it works in London


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    #1915
    LastStop
    Registered Users Posts: 308 ✭✭LastStop


    GT89 wrote: »
    I wonder in the future will they advertise specifically for night only drivers once more routes go 24hr. Think that's how it works in London

    Wouldn't see them restricting themselves. current contract covers it if necessary.


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    #1916
    dashcamdanny
    Registered Users Posts: 1,920 ✭✭✭dashcamdanny


    LastStop wrote: »
    Wouldn't see them restricting themselves. current contract covers it if necessary.

    It does? So a new driver may have to do 24hr ?


    Im there 5 years. its definite not in my contract.


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    #1917
    Midnight_EG
    Registered Users Posts: 9,696 ✭✭✭Midnight_EG


    dashcamdanny wrote: »
    It does? So a new driver may have to do 24hr ?


    Im there 5 years. its definite not in my contract.

    It does, currently we were asked if we'd like to do a night shift but it's not forced.


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    #1918
    CloneeBohs
    Registered Users Posts: 27 ✭CloneeBohs


    Midnight_EG wrote: »
    It does, currently we were asked if we'd like to do a night shift but it's not forced.

    What hours would a Nightshift be?


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    #1919
    punisher5112
    Registered Users Posts: 24,647 ✭✭✭✭punisher5112


    CloneeBohs wrote: »
    What hours would a Nightshift be?

    From 4 pm typically onwards to say around 4 to 6 am or so....

    Variety of duties on this.


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    #1920
    GT89
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 2,770 ✭✭✭GT89


    punisher5112 wrote: »
    From 4 pm typically onwards to say around 4 to 6 am or so....

    Variety of duties on this.

    Really are they that long?


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    #1921
    punisher5112
    Registered Users Posts: 24,647 ✭✭✭✭punisher5112


    GT89 wrote: »
    Really are they that long?

    No some start much later then that.


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