PCV Driver job description.
A PCV (Passenger Carrying Vehicle) Driver operates buses or coaches to transport passengers safely on scheduled routes, private hire journeys, or charter services. They are responsible for safe driving, passenger assistance, ticketing or fare handling, and maintaining a clean, roadworthy vehicle throughout each shift.
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Role: PCV Driver Reports to: Transport Manager or Operations Supervisor
A PCV (Passenger Carrying Vehicle) Driver operates buses or coaches to transport passengers safely on scheduled routes, private hire journeys, or charter services. They are responsible for safe driving, passenger assistance, ticketing or fare handling, and maintaining a clean, roadworthy vehicle throughout each shift.
- Operate passenger carrying vehicles safely on assigned routes
- Follow schedules and communicate delays to dispatch
- Assist passengers, including those with mobility needs, on and off the vehicle
What's inside the document.
One-paragraph plain-English explanation of the role's outcome and scope.
8 responsibilities phrased the way the work is actually done.
4 qualifications a candidate must have to perform on day 30.
3 qualifications that would make a candidate excellent in year two.
5 skill chips you can copy directly into your ATS.
Transport Manager or Operations Supervisor
A complete document set.
- Word document (.docx) — fully editable
- PDF — signature-ready
- Google Docs — one-click copy to your Drive
- 12 months of updates to this document
- Commercial-use licence for internal and client work
The work, not the title.
- Operate passenger carrying vehicles safely on assigned routes
- Follow schedules and communicate delays to dispatch
- Assist passengers, including those with mobility needs, on and off the vehicle
- Collect fares or verify tickets as required
- Conduct pre- and post-trip vehicle safety checks
- Maintain a clean and orderly vehicle interior
- Report accidents, incidents, or mechanical issues promptly
- Comply with PCV licensing and road safety regulations
Required — and what would make a candidate excellent.
- Valid PCV licence (or equivalent passenger vehicle licence)
- Clean driving record
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Ability to pass required medical and background checks
- Prior experience driving buses or coaches
- Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) where applicable
- Experience assisting passengers with disabilities
Eight steps from download to publish.
- 01Open the PCV Driver job description in Word or your one-click Google Docs copy.
- 02Replace placeholders for company name, reporting line, and location with your specifics.
- 03Tighten the summary to one paragraph that names the team's outcome, not just the role.
- 04Edit the responsibilities to match the actual scope of the seat — aim for 6 to 8 items, not 12.
- 05Separate required qualifications from preferred. Required is what a candidate must have to do the work on day 30; preferred is what would make them excellent in year two.
- 06Add salary range guidance using BLS, Payscale, or your own band data — do not copy generic figures.
- 07Have the hiring manager and one peer read it. Cut anything that wouldn't survive a candidate question.
- 08Publish to your ATS, intranet, and external careers page.
The right document at the right moment.
Use this PCV Driver job description any time you are opening or reopening a seat at this level. The entry band sets the calibration — copy the document, tighten it to your specific scope, and circulate to the hiring panel before the first interview.
The reporting line (Transport Manager or Operations Supervisor) and skills list are starting points. Override either if your org structure or stack differs from the norm — the template is a draft, not a contract.
Honest answers before you download.
- What licence should be specified in this posting?
- The posting should name the exact passenger-carrying vehicle licence category required, since requirements differ between countries and vehicle sizes.
- Does this role require customer service training?
- Most employers provide onboarding on passenger assistance and customer service standards, but prior public-facing experience is a plus.
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This PCV Driver job description is a professionally drafted starting point for your hiring process and is not legal advice. Hiring practice varies by jurisdiction (e.g. pay-transparency laws differ across US states and AU jurisdictions). Adapt this document for your specific location and have employment counsel review any clauses you add before publishing. Salary varies by region, employer type, and experience. Reference BLS or current industry surveys for ranges. Full disclaimer.