Season 26/27 - Shuttle Bus Driver

Job Title: Shuttle Bus Driver

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Shuttle Bus Driver is responsible for safely and punctually transporting guests while providing a comfortable and professional ride experience.

This role requires adherence to schedules, flexibility with traffic conditions, strong safety awareness, and clear communication with dispatch and team members.

JOB OVERVIEW/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safely transport guests to their destinations in a timely and courteous manner
• Provide a comfortable, professional, and friendly ride experience
• Follow assigned routes and schedules, adjusting as necessary due to traffic or conditions
• Conduct pre-trip, in-service, and post-trip vehicle safety inspections
• Comply with traffic laws and company safety policies
• Maintain clear communication with dispatch and operations regarding delays or issues
• Respond appropriately to unexpected situations, including detours and assisting guests with special needs
• Ensure punctual departures and arrivals to maintain service reliability
• Perform basic vehicle upkeep and promptly report mechanical issues
  

Training and support will be provided to help you succeed in the role.

REQUIREMENTS

【Must】

• Experience
  • Experience driving large or commercial vehicles
  • Basic knowledge and experience in safe passenger transportation
• Education and Qualification
  • Valid working visa in Japan
    
  • Valid Driver’s License (Medium vehicle license or higher)(Japanese, international, or foreign driver’s license with an official Japanese Translation)
    • For international license, D stamp is required
      
• Skills
  • Strong commitment to safety and compliance with traffic laws
  • Basic communication skills
  • Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions under pressure
• Language Skills
  • Business level or above in English
• Competencies
  • Customer-focused, maintaining a friendly, polite, and professional attitude toward guests and colleagues
  • Reliable, punctual, and responsible
  • Able to work well with dispatch and team members
  • Willingness to work flexible shifts, including early mornings and evenings

【Preferred】

• Experience
  • Experience as a shuttle, transportation, or hospitality driver
  • Experience driving in winter or snowy conditions (training provided)
    
• Education and Qualification
  
  • Certifications or training related to passenger transport or safe driving
• Skills
  • Strong problem-solving skills and flexibility in unexpected situations
• Language Skills
  • Conversational level or above in Japanese
• Competencies
  • Self-motivated and proactive

Employment Terms and Condition

Contract Period & Renewal

• Contract Period: 11/16/2026 - 3/31/2027
• Contract renewal: Applicable
• Reason of Renewal: 
  • Employee’s work performance and attitude.
  • Company’s business demands.

Duty, Work Location & Scope of Changes

• Duty: may be changed as determined by the company
• Initial Work Location: one of the company’s properties in Niseko Area, Hokkaido
• Scope of changes: company properties in Niseko Area, Rusutsu or Furano.
  • Training may be conducted at other location.
  • Employees may be required to work at different properties based on operational needs.
    
  • The initial assignment will be determined by the company.

Commuting & Workplace policy

• Private Vehicle Commuting: Not permitted
• Measures to prevent passive smoking: indoor smoking prohibited

Working hours, Days off & Overtime

• Working hours / Shift schedule: Up to 8 hours between 06:00 to 22:00
• Days off: two days off per week (based on shift schedule)
• Overtime: Yes
• Monthly Average Overtime Hours: 10 hours per month
• 36-Article Agreement (overtime): Applicable (Due to seasonal factors and a high concentration of orders from general customers, periods of increased workload are expected)

Salary Package / Benefit

• Salary: 2,100 yen / per hour ~
• Subsidized Ski Pass on your location or Recreational Allowance
  
• Social Insurance Available (Health insurance, Employee pension, Employment Insurance, Workers’ accident compensation insurance), if eligible.
• Staff Accommodation Available
• Company Events