Are you an experienced bus driver? Do you hold a Category D driving licence and have at least two years of experience driving a bus for a city or regional public transport company or coach operator? Do you enjoy the dynamic energy of Amsterdam, and would you like the challenge of helping passengers travel pleasantly, safely and on time? Join GVB, we have an attractive offer for you!
Please note: To work at GVB, you must already have a valid work permit for the Netherlands.
- Enjoy competitive starting salaries along with generous benefits and allowances.
- Work flexible, pre-scheduled shifts with a maximum length of 8 hours and 45 minutes.
- Discover Amsterdam’s unique buzz.
Imagine: in your rear-view mirror, you see former school friends who haven’t seen each other for years. You say ‘good luck’ to a student on the bus cramming for an exam. In the evening, you might even sing along with passengers heading home from a concert at Ziggo Dome. Every day and every route is different. THIS is Amsterdam. And even better: THIS is your new job. You are a GVB bus driver!
As a bus driver, you meet all kinds of people all day, every day. Tourists, commuters, students, people enjoying a day out from various backgrounds and different ages hop on the bus. Each heading to their own destination. You help them get there in a friendly, professional and welcoming way, adding your own personal touch.
As a bus driver, you are usually the only GVB employee on the bus. But you are never on your own. The GVB team is there to support you. One of our drivers even calls it the “GVB Village”: a place where people know each other by name.
From traffic control to team management, from planners to your fellow drivers, you work together every day. You meet colleagues on the road and during breaks at GVB locations. We are proud of GVB’s strong sense of community. Working together is the only way to keep Amsterdam accessible for everyone.
You have a strong sense of responsibility and are stress-resistant. In addition, you meet the following requirements:
- You hold a Category D driving licence and have experience as a bus driver
- You are between 1.65 and 2.00 metres tall
- You have completed secondary vocational education or higher
- You speak English well, have good English reading comprehension skills and are willing to learn Dutch
(We provide Dutch lessons during your training period)
- You are eligible for a Certificate of Good Conduct (in Dutch: Verklaring Omtrent Gedrag, VOG)
- You have good vision, including colour and signal recognition (with glasses or contact lenses if necessary)
- Clear schedule: When you work for GVB, you know your work schedule well in advance. A shift lasts up to 8 hours and 45 minutes. Clear schedules allow you to manage your work-life balance.
- Travel costs compensation and free GVB public transport: When you work at GVB, you travel for free on our public transport vehicles, even in your free time.
- Excellent pay: Your salary is determined based on your experience. You can earn up to €3,592 a month based on a 40-hour week. There’s an allowance for irregular hours. You will also receive 8% holiday pay and a thirteenth month salary.
- Contribute to Amsterdam: Amsterdam traffic is increasingly busy. Public transport is essential for ensuring Amsterdam’s accessibility. As a bus driver, you contribute daily towards a sustainable and accessible city for everyone.
Apply by clicking on the yellow button 'solliciteer direct'. We will contact you as soon as possible. Do you have questions regarding this position, would you like to meet us first or maybe even join us during a shift? You can! Call 020 - 3544888 or send an email to [email protected].
Ieder mens heeft een eigen bestemming en brengt een eigen verhaal met zich mee. Iedere medewerker bij GVB draagt bij aan de reis die zij maken. We verzorgen dagelijks het vervoer voor honderdduizenden mensen in en rond Amsterdam. 24 uur per dag en 365 dagen per jaar. Samen verbinden we een wereld aan lijnen, verhalen en mensen.
Je ziet onze bussen, metro’s, trams en veerponten. Maar wij zijn meer dan dat. Achter de schermen schuilt een dynamische wereld waarin onze medewerkers in allerlei rollen ervoor zorgen dat de stad bereikbaar blijft. Als werkgever willen wij elke medewerker verbinden met onze koers: een belangrijke bijdrage leveren voor een leefbare en bereikbare stad. Ga je mee?
Enter your details. We will contact you within two working days. Important information: We collaborate with the Olympia temp agency to recruit bus drivers. Olympia will provide a one-year employment contract. During that first year, both you and GVB will decide if this is the job for you. If so, GVB will offer you a permanent employment contract.
Fill out the form and keep an eye out for our call or email message! Fill out the application form
We will call you within two working days. We’ll then answer your initial questions and provide you with further information on the vacancy and selection procedure. If we see a match, we’ll schedule an appointment to meet in person. We may ask you to take a few online tests at home to provide information on your competences and skills.
We’ll meet at one of our or Olympia’s locations. During this interview we will provide further information on working as a GVB bus driver and the training course that precedes it. We’ll discuss your knowledge and experience and, if applicable, the results of the tests you took at home. We may ask you to do a few more tests to be able to estimate what is required to prepare you for the position.
During the selection day you and other candidates will visit one of our locations. Several preliminary interviews are held, we’ll discuss your knowledge of the city and the bus lines and you will do a test drive on one of our buses for a short time.
We reach an agreement on your employment contract and conditions of employment, your training course and your start date.
