Bus and tram drivers drive and tend buses or street tramcars to transport passengers, mail or goods.
Skill level:
Semi-skilled
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- Salary range for the majority of workers in Bus and tram drivers - from $5,258 to $7,431 per month - 2025.
- A Bus and tram drivers typically earns between $5,258 and $7,253 gross per month at the start of the job.
- After 5 years of service, this is between $5,457 and $7,709 per month for a working week of 38 hours.
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- A Bus Driver in New South Wales in mining and quarrying earned minimum $38,000.00 and maximum $50,000.00 per year in 2022.
- A Bus Driver in Northern Territory in mining and quarrying earned minimum $40,000.00 and maximum $47,000.00 per year in 2022.
- A Bus Driver in Queensland in mining and quarrying earned minimum $40,000.00 and maximum $47,000.00 per year in 2022.
Job Responsibilities
- Driving and tending motor buses, trolley buses or motor coaches to transport local or long-distance passengers, mail or goods
- Driving and tending street tramcars transporting passengers
- Opening and closing doors before or after passengers board or alight
- Assisting passengers with luggage
- Controlling lighting, heating and ventilation on buses and trams
- Observing traffic to ensure safe progress
- Collecting fares or verifying that passengers have the necessary ticket
