Bus Driver 100%

Your new role

As a bus driver, you professionally and safely transport our passengers through the city. You inform our passengers about detours or disruptions and provide general information about the timetable and bus lines. Assisting passengers with mobility impairments when boarding and alighting is also part of your responsible duties. If you do not yet have a category D driving license, you can obtain it at the beginning of your employment in our own driving school.

This position is for you if

• You have completed vocational training.
• You have held a category B/E driving license for at least 3 years; a category C/E and/or D/E driving license is an additional advantage.
• You have good German skills (level B1) and understand Swiss German.
• You enjoy driving and have a helpful and service-oriented demeanor, reacting calmly and friendly even in hectic situations.
• Irregular working hours do not bother you, and you have the necessary flexibility for shift work (Monday – Sunday approx. 4:20 a.m. – 1:45 a.m., as well as additional night buses on weekends and during special events).

Good reasons to work for the City of St.Gallen:

Your department

Mobility is our passion. Over 300 employees ensure optimal transport for more than 80,000 passengers daily, 365 days a year. This is done with around 85 buses. We have a clear focus on sustainability for nature and the environment.

Our corporate culture

With us, you contribute personally together with colleagues to a livable city and the well-being of our diverse population. We foster an environment characterized by mutual respect and equal opportunities. As diverse as the city of St.Gallen are its approximately 3,000 employees. Equal opportunities and good cooperation are important values for us. Therefore, we treat each other with appreciation, respect, and trust.

What we offer

We offer a meaningful activity in the service of our passengers. VBSG is a versatile and interesting company with a modern, diverse vehicle fleet. You can expect contemporary employment conditions such as five weeks of vacation per year and the possibility to flexibly arrange your shifts and days off according to a preferred schedule. We are a diverse and committed team. Additionally, you have the opportunity to use our workshop in your free time. You benefit from a half-fare travelcard and free travel throughout the entire VBSG network.

Our selection process

For more information about the position and the selection process, please contact Michael Augsburger, Head of Operations, at 071 243 95 30.

For this responsible role, in addition to the usual application documents, we require a copy of your driving license (front and back) as well as an extract from the IVZ register (Information System for Traffic Licensing of the Federal Roads Office).

Please submit your complete application exclusively online.

We look forward to your application.