Community transport service needs more drivers

Central Coast Community Transport is on the lookout for permanent part-time drivers and will hold a Drive for Drivers and free sausage sizzle on May 10.

Drivers are needed to transport their clients to medical, social, shopping or community participation appointments in the organisation’s fleet of buses, vans and cars.

Since taking over the flagging essential service last year, Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Community Transport (HKCT) has worked hard to improve the ageing bus fleet and build the range of services available.

Its aim is to buy more buses and build more services to meet community needs.

“We have 11,000 clients on our books, new buses on the way and the demand for our service is growing,” HKTC General Manager Helen Crouch said.

“The men and women who work with us love the flexibility of hours, interaction with seniors and the personal reward of knowing they have made a difference in someone’s life.

“It is the perfect job for members of the community who want rewarding work, a change of pace and, most importantly, to make life easier and more enjoyable for senior members of the local community,

“We have retirees, mums with grown-up families, people wanting to return to the workforce and even former taxi and limousine drivers working with us, all calling it the best job on the Coast.”

First aid certification, a national criminal record check clearance and a safe driving record are essential and HKCT can guide applicants to help them upgrade their licence class and gain a valid NSW Bus Authority.

All applicants need to bring to the Driver Drive is a resume and their enthusiasm.

Pride in personal presentation, a professional attitude and an ingrained appreciation for safety and quality of service is vital, as is local knowledge, respect and care for the aged.

The enjoyment of chatting with so many unsung heroes who are living among us is a special bonus of the job.

The event will be held from 11am-1pm on Saturday, May 10, at 6 Hereford Dr, Berkeley Vale.

Apply by email to hr@communitytransport.org.au with your resume and why you would like to be considered for a role as driver with HKCT.