Dublin Bus looking for Drivers

DARK-KNIGHT

Are Dublin bus still doing the internship for drivers? Basically they put u through your license with a view to being their employee long term.

Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime

DARK-KNIGHT wrote: »

Are Dublin bus still doing the internship for drivers? Basically they put u through your license with a view to being their employee long term.

There may be talk of that happening but for female only apparently

but it's just a rumour so thread carefully

cdebru

Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime wrote: »

There may be talk of that happening but for female only apparently

but it's just a rumour so thread carefully

I doubt they could do that just for females ?

Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime

cdebru wrote: »

I doubt they could do that just for females ?

The rumor is the EU have been on to them over equality in the work place as there are too many male employees over female and they are been pushed to fix that.

Rolandinho

I had the written assessment today. I think I ****ed up on the accident report

StreetLight

Rolandinho wrote: »

I had the written assessment today. I think I ****ed up on the accident report

Don't worry about that too much. They're looking for your ability to convey a story through clarity in your handwriting. You don't even necessarily need to have finished it.

Rolandinho

Thanks man. You cheered me up a bit.

Designated surfer

Does anyone have any insight into the driving assessment? What does it involve - is it similar to the licence test? Cheers for any help. Just passed my test a couple of months ago on a manual coach so am a little apprehensive...

punisher5112

Designated surfer wrote: »

Does anyone have any insight into the driving assessment? What does it involve - is it similar to the licence test? Cheers for any help. Just passed my test a couple of months ago on a manual coach so am a little apprehensive...

Don't need manual as all auto now.

It will be done similar to your driving test but they want smooth safe driving.

Its all about mirrors, smooth acceleration, braking and how well you are at reading the road ahead for obstacles and potential hazards such as people stepping out, cyclists, children that may run out etc etc. People behind cars or vans etc and also those that will swing to door open when you are right on top off them.

You basically need to have a 6th sense and be a little pyhsycic.

Designated surfer

punisher5112 wrote: »

Don't need manual as all auto now.

It will be done similar to your driving test but they want smooth safe driving.

Its all about mirrors, smooth acceleration, braking and how well you are at reading the road ahead for obstacles and potential hazards such as people stepping out, cyclists, children that may run out etc etc. People behind cars or vans etc and also those that will swing to door open when you are right on top off them.

You basically need to have a 6th sense and be a little pyhsycic.

Cheers. I thought as much but just wanted to be sure. I haven't driven a bus since end of April so here's hoping I get a couple of minutes to familiarise myself!

threegreen

Designated surfer wrote: »

Cheers. I thought as much but just wanted to be sure. I haven't driven a bus since end of April so here's hoping I get a couple of minutes to familiarise myself!

It might be a good idea to hire a bus off a driving school for an hour just to get back into the mode. Before they take you out to assess you they give you 10 mins to drive around the yard and get a feel for the bus. As said above, use your mirrors lots and let them see that. Take your time and smooth acceleration and braking. And another key word they want is safety safety and safety. The assessors ate really nice guys so you'll be put at ease. Good luck.

Designated surfer

threegreen wrote: »

It might be a good idea to hire a bus off a driving school for an hour just to get back into the mode. Before they take you out to assess you they give you 10 mins to drive around the yard and get a feel for the bus. As said above, use your mirrors lots and let them see that. Take your time and smooth acceleration and braking. And another key word they want is safety safety and safety. The assessors ate really nice guys so you'll be put at ease. Good luck.

Thanks for the advice. I only learnt in a coach so I'm guessing it might be quite different but the safety aspects are going to be the same along with the length. Will be hyper vigilant!

Ellablack

Designated surfer wrote: »

Thanks for the advice. I only learnt in a coach so I'm guessing it might be quite different but the safety aspects are going to be the same along with the length. Will be hyper vigilant!

Hey

Have a driving assessment too, did my written exam on the 6 June was fine not to hard at all. Let's hope the next steps are as we'll, I will have grey hair at the end of this;)

Designated surfer

Ellablack wrote: »

Hey

Have a driving assessment too, did my written exam on the 6 June was fine not to hard at all. Let's hope the next steps are as we'll, I will have grey hair at the end of this;)

I know what you mean - it has to be one of the longest recruitment processes. Kind of like the Apprentice! I was there on the 6th myself too - wasn't what I expected at all

Rolandinho

dubpeter wrote: »

Hey lads. Does any one know if the medical can be appealed. I didnt fall down on any of the issues on the day, weight hearing or any of the other tests. It was when they looked into my history, which i might add is history...

what does it mean 'my history?' because i have a medical and now you made me little bit worried

Ellablack

Rolandinho wrote: »

what does it mean 'my history?' because i have a medical and now you made me little bit worried

Hey, did you have your driving test and interview yet?

Designated surfer

Does anyone know of what is tested in the medical by any chance?

punisher5112

Designated surfer wrote: »

Does anyone know of what is tested in the medical by any chance?

Everything.

Blood, urine, heart monitor, blood pressure etc

j_mo

I'm heading up for a medical next week. Just wondering where's the easiest and handiest place to get parking. Ps, sorry if that's slightly off topic. Thanks.

punisher5112

j_mo wrote: »

I'm heading up for a medical next week. Just wondering where's the easiest and handiest place to get parking. Ps, sorry if that's slightly off topic. Thanks.

anywhere close to O'Connell st.

j_mo

thanks punisher5112.

punisher5112

j_mo wrote: »

thanks punisher5112.

No probs.

Depending on time you could park on Gardener st.
In behind easons, on the street up at Parnell square.

j_mo

punisher5112 wrote: »

No probs.

Depending on time you could park on Gardener st.
In behind easons, on the street up at Parnell square.

My medical is for 11:20 so I don't know would that make much of a difference?

punisher5112

j_mo wrote: »

My medical is for 11:20 so I don't know would that make much of a difference?

That's a grand time out of peak traffic no problem getting parking so.
Best of luck.

Rolandinho

Ellablack wrote: »

Hey, did you have your driving test and interview yet?

Heya..

yes i did..i passed..have a medical on wednesday..what about you ?

Designated surfer

I know this might sound stupid, but does anyone know what you're meant to wear to the medical? Is it formal or casual? I was guessing casual, but don't want to rock up like a lemon if everyone else is shirt and trousers! Cheers

LastStop

Designated surfer wrote: »

I know this might sound stupid, but does anyone know what you're meant to wear to the medical? Is it formal or casual? I was guessing casual, but don't want to rock up like a lemon if everyone else is shirt and trousers! Cheers

Wear whatever you like.

Designated surfer

LastStop wrote: »

Wear whatever you like.

I thought as much but always best to be sure! Cheers

Tickityboo

Designated surfer wrote: »

I know this might sound stupid, but does anyone know what you're meant to wear to the medical? Is it formal or casual? I was guessing casual, but don't want to rock up like a lemon if everyone else is shirt and trousers! Cheers

Some clean jocks!!

Designated surfer

Tickityboo wrote: »

Some clean jocks!!

Intrusive are they? 😀