Stadt St.Gallen
Art
Bus Driver – with or without experience 100%
- 01 November 2026
- 100%
- Art
Job summary
Join the VBSG as a bus driver, ensuring safe and timely transport. Experience a supportive work environment with great benefits.
Tasks
- Conduct safe and punctual bus routes as per schedule.
- Provide friendly assistance and information to passengers.
- Perform safety checks and maintain vehicle standards before shifts.
Skills
- Bus driver license category D or category B for newcomers.
- Strong customer service and interpersonal skills required.
- Ability to stay calm in challenging situations is essential.
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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 the 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 as well as providing information on routes, timetables, connections and fares
- informing passengers about delays, diversions 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 dealing 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 dealing with people
- you are willing to learn bus driving at our in-house driving school
- for both profiles the following applies:
- 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 as well as night buses on weekends and during events)
- service-oriented appearance and enjoyment of customer contact
Good reasons to work for the City of St.Gallen:
Our corporate culture
Together with colleagues, you make your personal contribution 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.
What we offer
We offer contemporary employment conditions and a motivated team. After the probation period, part-time work is possible. Thanks to our flexible shift planning, personal concerns can be taken into account 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 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 gladly accept your application until 15 November 2026.
Important: For this responsible role, in addition to the usual application documents, we require a copy of the driving licence (front and back) and, for foreign nationals, a copy of the valid residence permit.
We value diversity in all its forms and look forward to your perspective.
