Bus Driver – with or without experience 100%

About the job

Your new role

As a bus driver, you ensure daily that our passengers reach their destination safely, punctually, and comfortably. You represent VBSG to our passengers and contribute significantly to a positive customer experience with your professional and friendly manner.

Your main tasks include:

• safe, punctual, and customer-oriented operation of scheduled routes according to the timetable
• anticipatory, defensive, and economical driving style
• ensuring safe boarding and alighting of passengers
• friendly care of our passengers
• providing information about routes, timetables, connections, and fares
• informing passengers about delays, detours, or operational disruptions
• carrying out vehicle, safety, and functional checks before starting duty

This position is for you if

• you are already a bus driver:
• you hold a category D driving licence
• you have experience in passenger or scheduled transport
• you enjoy working with people and act in a customer-oriented manner
• you remain calm, friendly, and professional even in demanding situations
• or if you want to start with us as a career changer:
• you have held a category B driving licence for at least three years
• you enjoy driving and working with people
• you are willing to learn bus driving at our in-house driving school
• For both profiles:
• good German skills (at least level B1) and understanding of Swiss German
• responsibility and reliability
• willingness to work shifts seven days a week (approx. 04:20 to 01:45, including night buses on weekends and during events)
• service-oriented attitude and enjoyment of customer contact

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

Important

• For this responsible role, in addition to the usual application documents, we require:
• a copy of the driving licence (front and back)
• a current IVZ register extract (Information System for Traffic Admission of the Federal Roads Office) => IVZ Register
• a current criminal record extract
• and for foreign nationals, a copy of the valid residence permit
• The extracts must not be older than three months at the time of application submission.

What we offer

We offer contemporary employment conditions and a motivated team. After the probation period, part-time work is possible. Thanks to our preferred duty planning, personal concerns can be considered where possible; we also value compact shifts and a good work-life balance. Our appreciative corporate culture is characterised by respect, trust, and collaboration. You will receive a half-fare travelcard and free travel on our buses. There is the possibility to use the workshop during leisure time as well as other benefits.

Our corporate culture

With us, you contribute personally together with colleagues to a liveable city and the well-being of our diverse population. We foster an environment characterised by mutual respect and equal opportunities. As diverse as the City of St.Gallen are its approximately 3,000 employees. Respect, trust, cooperation, openness, and appreciation are our core values.

Our selection process

For further information about the position and the selection process, please contact Karin Arnold, Team Leader Operations (+41 79 472 07 53), or Franz Ehammer, Team Leader Operations (+41 79 472 00 06). Please send your complete application exclusively online to the Human Resources Department, Town Hall, 9001 St.Gallen www.stellen.stadt.sg.ch.

We value diversity in all its forms and look forward to your perspective.