Shuttle Bus Driver (Niseko) — Winter 2026/27

• Drive staff safely between Kutchan and Hirafu on a set schedule
• Keep the bus on time
• Daily pre-drive inspections and reporting damage or maintenance issues
• Clear snow around and on the bus and warm it up before departure
• Be flexible with hours so the driving roster is always covered

• English
• A valid driving licence; holders of a foreign licence also need an International Driving Permit with a Class D stamp (passenger vehicles with more than 8 seats)
• A Working Holiday Visa (held or eligible), or Japanese residence
• A clear driving record

• Driving in heavy snow or ice
• Heavy vehicle, bus or passenger driving experience
• Resort or seasonal work experience
• English/Japanese bilingual

• Competitive hourly rate
• Staff accommodation
• Grand Hirafu/Hanazono season pass at the Ski Japan corporate discount, refunded on completing your contract with a clean disciplinary record
• End-of-season bonus

Staff housing provided

How staff housing works in Niseko

• Workplace language: English OK

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