diesel mechanic

bus driver

interpreter

electrician

operations supervisor

Ventura Bus Lines

Long hours, constant changes to management and targets. Constant attempts to cut wages.
You spend long hours dealing with abusive kids, junkies, road users and then have the fear that management has spotted something on the cctv to pull you in for a warning over. It's hard to work out who has the least amount of respect for the drivers!
Minimal training... drivers are expected to be driving around watching a mobile phone that directs them around the bus route. Unrealistic timetables mean you are late and then are expected to cut breaks short to make up time.

It is a secure job, if you keep your mouth shut then you have a job as long as you like but with all the weekend work and public holidays then it doesn't leave much time for a personal life. Many marriages have failed with this job as the catalyst.
Just be aware you do have to deal with the darker side of society in this role.

Allocation of shifts and buses to drivers and checking drivers have sign on for shifts , Operating the 2 way radio , driver concerns on the road and with passengers , checking and allocation on the GPS smart track. Able to work with your co workers as a team and organise emergency rail replacement at short notice or bus break down . Answering the phone for customer complaints and any other issue that affect the day to day of running public transport system .
I find my job quiet important and can be vey stressful but I enjoy working with my colleagues .

They have forced through newly developed roster from 30 mins to 1 hour of unpaid break time beyond the fatigue management required breaks, This equates to between $8k to $13 of unpaid time they demand we be at work, I would have put negative stars in salary for this exploitation of their drivers. This also means that they've increased work hours while decreasing pay, so we are at work longer but getting payed less.

Day at work can sometimes be repetitive doing minor electrical repairs and safety inspections and then the odd challenging day will be thrown in which i find enjoyable. It is a very busy workshop and all team members are easy to work alongside. There is great support throughout the workshop staff and management.

The management is poor. It lacks cohesion. The drivers are expendable commodities. They care nothing for you or about you. Overall if you have a choice of working for Ventura or working anywhere else, you should work anywhere else. They don’t deserve your diligence or loyalty.

What is the best part of working at the company?
excellent leadership and organisation

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Not applicable form me it's happy event

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
good staff, comfortable and excellent environment to in

I am a female driver casual charter driver. I have a great bunch of students and the other drivers have really welcomed me. There is plenty of work and overtime at great rates.

Varies from depot t o depot but Dandenong depot has a bad vibe and management treat drivers poorly and HR have very bad communications skills and don't listen yo drivers and will sack at the drop of hat.

Money driven company.  Includes weekend work. Poor social life due to working hours. Ideal for people that don't want a social life. Good wages. Penalty rates apply for overtime and weekend work.

Lot of shifts available for those who are flexible.
Good money. Lots of overtime available once you are confident with routes.
Driving needs to be extremely careful.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Diesel mechanic 9 salaries reported	$40.20 per hour
Bus driver 11 salaries reported	$34.52 per hour
Interpreter 3 salaries reported	$34.95 per hour
Electrician 1 salary reported	$41.00 per hour
Operations supervisor 1 salary reported	$63,654 per year

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