School Transport Driver Opportunities

Looking for a role where you can make a real difference in your community?

Become a SESTA Driver with Cross Country Rentals!

Cross Country Rentals is expanding, and we're on the lookout for reliable drivers to join our Hamilton team in casual, on-call positions.

As a SESTA (Specialised School Transport Assistance) Driver, you'll be a trusted part of our students' daily journey, ensuring they get to and from school with reliable and safe transport.

Flexible Hours - Enjoy time off between morning and afternoon shifts, perfect for balancing personal commitments.

Work-life balance - Weekends and school holidays are all yours!

Commuter benefits -, your daily work commute is on us in one our vehicles.

Supportive Team Culture - Be part of a diverse, enthusiastic crew that values community impact.

Make a Difference - Every school run helps support students and families in your area.

Potential for permanent - start casually with the potential to move into a permanent part-time role as opportunities arise.

To succeed in this role, you'll need :

Excellent Communication Skills - you must enjoy interacting with people and making their day easier.

Fitness to work - be physically fit to assist SESTA students as needed.

Patience and enthusiasm a caring, patient attitude is key to ensuring a positive experience for the students you're transporting.

Safe and confident driving, maintain a clean driving record and have held a full New Zealand driver's licence for at least 2 years.

Able to pass a drivers medical check, police vetting, and drug & alcohol test.

Passenger Endorsement : Not essential to have, but an added bonus!

A passenger endorsement is a requirement for the role, and we can support you in obtaining one.

About us

Cross Country Rentals is more than just a rental company having a wide range of vehicles in the fleet and providing specialised transport services.

We are a kiwi, family owned and operated company with branches throughout New Zealand.

Transporting people is extremely important to us, and supporting our local community is a big part of what we've been doing for almost 100 years!

Our fleet has grown rapidly comprising over

• vehicles nationwide, from small cars to large trucks and everything in between.

How do I apply?

Interested or want to know more?

Please email :

Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

All candidates for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit.

Our recruitment process will include an interview, pre-employment drive, reference checks, and a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.

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