Shuttle Bus Driver
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>>>Winter 2025/2026 Seasonal Position
(For internationalstaff youmust be eligible for International Drivers Permit with the D Stamp you would have to have a medium or heavy vehicle drivers license to obtain this)
Shuttle Bus Driver
Are you passionate about people and the snow Do have a can-do attitude want to be a part of a great team and have a lot of fun during winter Do you love driving Then you should join SkiJapan as one of our Shuttle Bus Drivers!
We are seeking friendly efficient and safe drivers to work within our Guest Services team as Shuttle Bus Driver for in Niseko Hirafu. You must have an exceptional clear driving record with passion for driving. Must be eligible for International Driverslicense class D(Motor vehicles used for the carriage of passengers and having more than eight seats in addition to the drivers seat).
You will be responsible for safetransport of our staff and guests driving them to and from their accommodation to town lifts andrestaurants on a set routeand scheduleon time and under heavy snow conditions
POSITION
Shuttle Bus Driver
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Safe Transporting of staff on a set schedule
- Be responsible for bus punctuality
- Daily bus inspections before driving and reporting any damages/maintenanceissues
- Responsible for the safe driving of staff between Kutchan and Hirafu
- Snow clearing around/on the bus and warming it up in the morning prior to departure time
- Assisting staff to be on time
- Being flexible with work hours to ensure driving roster is covered at all times
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE/TRAINING
- Must have or be eligible for anInternational DriversPermitClass D
- Experience driving in adverse weather and/or heavy snow/ice conditions
- Heavyvehicle driving experience
- Have aclear driving record
- Bus driver/passenger driving experience
- Resort/Seasonal work experience
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED
- Energetic confident can- do attitude
- Exceptional safety driving skills
- Genuine passion for assisting people
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Mature flexible approach with the ability to adapt to any situation
- Reliable and punctual personality
- Ability to work long hours
- Stress tolerance for hectic business times ability to display patience and tact
- Show initiative with ability to think on your feet
- Easily adaptable to changing situations
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:
- English is a MUST (English/Japanese Bilingual an advantage but not necessary)
VISA REQUIREMENTS:
- Must have orbe eligible for aWorking Holiday Visa
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
- English is a MUST.
- Must have a valid drivers license. Holders of a foreign license must ALSO have/be eligible for an International Driving Permit (IDP) with Class D stamp.
- Must have/be eligible for a Working Holiday Visa or be a Japanese resident.
REMUNERATION PACKAGE:
- Competitive Hourly rates
- Staff accommodation available
- Grand Hirafu/Hanazono Lift pass using SJ corporate discount (refundable upon completion of contract and with a clean disciplinary record)
EMPLOYMENT DATES:
- November 2025 March 2026 (Full Season)
As with any seasonal work hours and dates of work are snow and customer dependent. Please understand that you are required to be flexible with work dates and hours.
Start date and end date can be discussed at interview. We can be flexible.
WORKING HOURS:
Full time 5 days per week
You will be contracted to work an average of 35-40 hours per week throughout the winter though this will be higher in peak season (late-Dec to mid-Feb) and lower during quiet times.
JOB CODE: 1560
Employment Type
Full Time
