bus driver

heavy equipment mechanic

panel beater

diesel mechanic

air conditioning technician

Swan Transit

The driving of a large vehicle is an enjoyable aspect of this job. Management are strict, yet fair and approachable and run the company in a highly efficient manner.
Co-workers in this company are helpful and easy to get along with.
The hardest part of this job can be dealing with difficult passengers, yet there is a high level of support from every level within the company should problems arise.
The most enjoyable part of this job is driving the large vehicles and customer interaction.

A typical day at work included checking the bus before departing the depot, rostered running, customer service, radio reporting (traffic jams/accidents) and having a friendly demeanor. 
I found the company very supportive and approachable which made my 12.5 years enjoyable.
The hardest part of the job was dealing with upset and frustrated customers due to unforseen circumstances. i.e.: late running, weather and general traffic conditions.

I met nice people, new depot !
You can work 60 hours per week if you want to have a reasonable salary.

During the first 2-3 months, homework can be up to 30h+/w and you need to use your personal car to do the routes in order to know them before your shift.

You start at $21.38/h and only after 24 months that your will reach the maximum salary of $38.34/h+penalty  for a casual position but NEVER $42 as advertised!


What is the best part of working at the company?
Friendly atmosphere, good vibes.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Learn the streets of the bus routes

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Excellent, helpful, empathic, nice

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Relax, easy going, problem solving,

Working with Swan Transit - Shenton Park Depot is one of the best experience in my career life as diesel mechanic. I was treated as a member of the family and not ‘just a number’. Everyday is different and i get the best support in every challenges i faced from my manager to my co-mechanic. Two thumbs up guys! 

Is to know which shift you are doing it.I have learned to listen and respect all cultures, I have to work with every work mates iqaul ,As a bus Operator you found people who are not happy about they problems at home. You command you self,

After privatisation bus industry went from a public service to a money making organisation. Job is good as long as you have the patience of Job. Long hours with split shifts.

Everyone starts as casual  most of the casuals work is split shifts eg; Go to work drive for 2/3 hrs 
go home for 5/6 hrs  Go back to work drive 3 hrs 
Basically a 12 hr day for 6hrs pay. 
So family unfriendly.


Great Manager and buses were well maintained. Lots of training and support. While ill had support of company to work hours within my boundries at the time. Enjoyed working with a great bunch of people.

No support when you have incidents. No work life balance. 
No social between drivers because to busy to say hi to another driver. Always running late due to not insufficient run times. 

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