BECOME OUR NEXT BUS DRIVER

We're growing and looking for new bus drivers to join our team! We're not only looking for certified bus drivers but also people who want to become bus drivers!

ARE YOU
SERVICE-MINDED
AND RESPONSIBLE?

THEN WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU.

WHAT DOES A
BUS DRIVER DO?

Ingsva’s recruitment manager Mikael and bus drivers Linda and Ivar answer the most common questions about the profession!

WHAT
DOES A
WORKDAY
LOOK LIKE?
DO YOU
NEED TO KNOW
HOW TO
FIX THINGS?
HOW LONG
ARE THE
WORK DAYS?
WHAT
QUALITIES
DO YOU NEED
AS A
BUS DRIVER?
DO YOU
EVER SEE
YOUR
COLLEAGUES?
IS IT
DIFFICULT
TO DRIVE
A BUS?
DO YOU
HAVE ANY
COFFEE BREAKS?

WHAT DOES A BUS DRIVER DO?

Ivar Hagström, 25 years
Bus driver in Jakobstad

I drive school buses and train buses, among other things.
That’s why I became a bus driver. I’ve always enjoyed being out in traffic and everything to do with vehicles.
The best thing about my job is probably meeting so many different people. Then you also get to see an incredible amount as a bus driver, both in the city and in the countryside.
Most challenging thing about your job? Trying to keep schedules in bad weather conditions can be very difficult and stressful, but safety and that customers feel calm and secure with us are the most important things.

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WHAT DOES A BUS DRIVER DO?

Lis-Britt Bredero, 57 years
Bus driver in Jakobstad

I drive school traffic and charter service.
Why I became a bus driver: I worked for a long time in the restaurant industry and during the pandemic, I had enough of the constant layoffs. I wanted to find a job with better pay where I didn’t have to run on concrete floors all day, and now I’m a bus driver and enjoying it very much.
The best part of my job: I like to dress up and I get to do that as a bus driver. It doesn’t feel like a job either, which is probably the best part!
The most challenging part of my job: Keeping the timetables when the weather is really bad. I always put safety first, so sometimes when it’s slippery on the roads and snowing vertically, there may be small delays.

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WHAT DOES A BUS DRIVER DO?

Amdi Truda, 52 years
Bus driver in Jakobstad

I drive school traffic and charter service.

Why I became a bus driver: I was previously an entrepreneur in the construction industry and wanted a job that was less taxing on the body and where I didn’t have to walk around in dirty clothes all the time.
The best part of my job: It’s social. I like people and like to joke with my passengers.
The most challenging part of my job: Memorizing and learning new routes.

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ALREADY A BUS DRIVER?

Are you already a certified bus driver and want to work in a company that’s passionate about sustainable travel and cares for its staff?

We need bus drivers throughout Ostrobothnia, we have depots in Närpes, Jakobstad, and Vaasa. As part of our bus company, you can choose the most suitable working hours for you and which type of driving you would like to do.

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I WANT TO BECOME A BUS DRIVER!

Are you interested in learning more about the profession and what it’s like to be a part of the Ingsva team?

We continuously need people who want to train to become bus drivers. There are several education options, so contact us and we will find out what suits you best!

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WHAT DOES A TYPICAL WORKDAY LOOK LIKE?
It starts with school traffic in the morning, I drive to several schools. I then take a coffee break at the bus depot and before lunch I work as a jack of all trades. I clean and make sure that the bus is in order. After lunch, in the afternoon, I drive the school kids home. Sometimes I drive scheduled routes and charter services, and then my days look entirely different.

Linda, a bus driver in Närpes.
WHAT DOES A TYPICAL WORKDAY LOOK LIKE?
I usually drive scheduled bus routes that run between Kokkola-Jakobstad-Vaasa. My workday starts at 5.35 AM and the bus departs from the bus station in Jakobstad at 5.50 towards Kokkola. At 7.00 AM I turn south toward Vaasa and at 12.25 PM we change drivers in Jakobstad. If you're driving the scheduled traffic routes in the evening, you work 12.25-21.15. I see plenty of regulars while driving the scheduled routes, and that's fun.

Ivar, bus driver in Jakobstad
DO YOU NEED TO KNOW HOW TO FIX THINGS?
It's an advantage to be handy, but I'm not very good at fixing things myself and it's not a requirement for the profession. We have mechanics who make sure the buses are serviced and if something unexpected happens while on a drive, you can call them for help. When I prepare the bus for departure, I always check minor things such as the oil level.

Linda, a bus driver in Närpes.
DO YOU NEED TO KNOW HOW TO FIX THINGS?
No, you don't, but you drive the bus yourself every morning, check the oil level and coolant, and also the tires. It's good to have analytical skills so you can solve problems by phone with the mechanics if something happens. At Ingsva, the bus maintenance is excellent and the buses are new, so it's extremely rare that anything happens to the bus.

Ivar, bus driver in Jakobstad
HOW LONG ARE THE WORK DAYS?
I usually work from 6.30-16.30, the time can vary by half an hour here or there depending on which routes I have. One day a week I have a long day when I drive scheduled traffic, and sometimes I also work on weekends.

Linda, a bus driver in Närpes.
HOW LONG ARE THE WORK DAYS?
A full-time bus driver works 80 hours in a two-week period. At Ingsva, you can choose to work full-time, part-time, or as a trainee. We try to take into account everyone's individual needs and lifestyles and adjust the work hours accordingly.

Mikael, HR manager.
WHAT QUALITIES DO YOU NEED AS A BUS DRIVER?
It's important to be happy and positive, and not to be grumpy! As a bus driver, you have to be able to deal with many different kinds of people. At the same time, you need to be prepared to deal with unexpected stuff every now and then, so a calm and responsible disposition is preferable.

Linda, a bus driver in Närpes.
WHAT QUALITIES DO YOU NEED AS A BUS DRIVER?
The most important quality a bus driver needs is social competence. You need to know how to interact with different kinds of people. The bus driver profession is mostly customer service. You also need a calm manner so you can handle stressful situations and make the passengers feel safe.

Ivar, bus driver in Jakobstad
DO YOU EVER SEE YOUR COLLEAGUES?
I see my colleagues every day. Naturally, I'm alone when I drive, but I see my colleagues daily during the breaks and when we work together at the depot.

Linda, a bus driver in Närpes.
DO YOU EVER SEE YOUR COLLEAGUES?
The vast majority meet their colleagues daily. The bus drivers work in teams with traffic management and have a great opportunity to be involved and influence our business by giving suggestions for improvements during breaks and short meetings where we discuss improvements.

Mikael, HR-chef
IS IT DIFFICULT TO DRIVE A BUS?
I have always been fascinated by large vehicles, so making the jump from healthcare to bus driver was no problem for me. When driving large vehicles, you need to think in a different way when driving a passenger car. I don't think driving a bus is difficult at all - anyone can learn it!

Linda, a bus driver in Närpes.
IS IT DIFFICULT TO DRIVE A BUS?
With large, heavy, and long vehicles, you need to keep an eye on where you have the overhang, for instance, but driving a bus is not difficult. The buses are stable on the road, have automatic transmissions, and are easy to manoeuvre.

Ivar, bus driver in Jakobstad
DO YOU HAVE ANY COFFEE BREAKS?
Yes, you have coffee breaks! In Närpes, where I work, we drink coffee at the depot with all the drivers, mechanics, and office staff every day. If you are out on a drive further away, you drink coffee at gas stations during the breaks.

Linda, a bus driver in Närpes.
DO YOU HAVE ANY COFFEE BREAKS?
Yes, more than enough!
Ivar, bus driver in Jakobstad.

We are careful that the drivers keep their driving and rest times, and these also include coffee and lunch breaks.
Mikael, HR manager

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Fill out the application form and we’ll get in touch. 

Here you can upload your CV. The file must be a PDF and a maximum of 4 Mb in size.
WHAT DOES A TYPICAL WORKDAY LOOK LIKE?
It starts with school traffic in the morning, I drive to several schools. I then take a coffee break at the bus depot and before lunch I work as a jack of all trades. I clean and make sure that the bus is in order. After lunch, in the afternoon, I drive the school kids home. Sometimes I drive scheduled routes and charter services, and then my days look entirely different.

Linda, a bus driver in Närpes.
WHAT DOES A TYPICAL WORKDAY LOOK LIKE?
I usually drive scheduled bus routes that run between Kokkola-Jakobstad-Vaasa. My workday starts at 5.35 AM and the bus departs from the bus station in Jakobstad at 5.50 towards Kokkola. At 7.00 AM I turn south toward Vaasa and at 12.25 PM we change drivers in Jakobstad. If you're driving the scheduled traffic routes in the evening, you work 12.25-21.15. I see plenty of regulars while driving the scheduled routes, and that's fun.

Ivar, bus driver in Jakobstad
DO YOU NEED TO KNOW HOW TO FIX THINGS?
It's an advantage to be handy, but I'm not very good at fixing things myself and it's not a requirement for the profession. We have mechanics who make sure the buses are serviced and if something unexpected happens while on a drive, you can call them for help. When I prepare the bus for departure, I always check minor things such as the oil level.

Linda, a bus driver in Närpes.
DO YOU NEED TO KNOW HOW TO FIX THINGS?
No, you don't, but you drive the bus yourself every morning, check the oil level and coolant, and also the tires. It's good to have analytical skills so you can solve problems by phone with the mechanics if something happens. At Ingsva, the bus maintenance is excellent and the buses are new, so it's extremely rare that anything happens to the bus.

Ivar, bus driver in Jakobstad
HOW LONG ARE THE WORK DAYS?
I usually work from 6.30-16.30, the time can vary by half an hour here or there depending on which routes I have. One day a week I have a long day when I drive scheduled traffic, and sometimes I also work on weekends.

Linda, a bus driver in Närpes.
HOW LONG ARE THE WORK DAYS?
A full-time bus driver works 80 hours in a two-week period. At Ingsva, you can choose to work full-time, part-time, or as a trainee. We try to take into account everyone's individual needs and lifestyles and adjust the work hours accordingly.

Mikael, HR manager.
WHAT QUALITIES DO YOU NEED AS A BUS DRIVER?
It's important to be happy and positive, and not to be grumpy! As a bus driver, you have to be able to deal with many different kinds of people. At the same time, you need to be prepared to deal with unexpected stuff every now and then, so a calm and responsible disposition is preferable.

Linda, a bus driver in Närpes.
WHAT QUALITIES DO YOU NEED AS A BUS DRIVER?
The most important quality a bus driver needs is social competence. You need to know how to interact with different kinds of people. The bus driver profession is mostly customer service. You also need a calm manner so you can handle stressful situations and make the passengers feel safe.

Ivar, bus driver in Jakobstad
DO YOU EVER SEE YOUR COLLEAGUES?
I see my colleagues every day. Naturally, I'm alone when I drive, but I see my colleagues daily during the breaks and when we work together at the depot.

Linda, a bus driver in Närpes.
DO YOU EVER SEE YOUR COLLEAGUES?
The vast majority meet their colleagues daily. The bus drivers work in teams with traffic management and have a great opportunity to be involved and influence our business by giving suggestions for improvements during breaks and short meetings where we discuss improvements.

Mikael, HR-chef
IS IT DIFFICULT TO DRIVE A BUS?
I have always been fascinated by large vehicles, so making the jump from healthcare to bus driver was no problem for me. When driving large vehicles, you need to think in a different way when driving a passenger car. I don't think driving a bus is difficult at all - anyone can learn it!

Linda, a bus driver in Närpes.
IS IT DIFFICULT TO DRIVE A BUS?
With large, heavy, and long vehicles, you need to keep an eye on where you have the overhang, for instance, but driving a bus is not difficult. The buses are stable on the road, have automatic transmissions, and are easy to manoeuvre.

Ivar, bus driver in Jakobstad
DO YOU HAVE ANY COFFEE BREAKS?
Yes, you have coffee breaks! In Närpes, where I work, we drink coffee at the depot with all the drivers, mechanics, and office staff every day. If you are out on a drive further away, you drink coffee at gas stations during the breaks.

Linda, a bus driver in Närpes.
DO YOU HAVE ANY COFFEE BREAKS?
Yes, more than enough!
Ivar, bus driver in Jakobstad.

We are careful that the drivers keep their driving and rest times, and these also include coffee and lunch breaks.
Mikael, HR manager

Notify us of your interest

So glad you found us! Write down your questions and contact details and we will get back to you.