PAX Transportation Driver (Heavy license)
Company
Qatar Airways
Location
Doha
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
13 days ago
Via
via Edarabia
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Job Description
Job Summary
In this role you will be required to drive and operate Passenger Bus to transport passengers safely to terminal / aircraft ensuring quality service are provided to passengers whilst achieving on-time performance. Effectively completing the assigned tasks safely and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures. You will also maintain regular checks and preserve cleanliness in the Coaches/Buses.
You will be required to perform rotating shift for 24 hours airport operations, hence would require having a flexible and positive attitude.
About You:
To be eligible for this position you will have to be high school qualified with minimum 2 years and must possess a valid home country heavy vehicle driving license, have good oral and written communication skills in English language and ability to work under pressure.
Note: you will be required to attach the following:
• Resume / CV
• Copy of Passport
• Copy of Highest Educational Certificate
• Copy of Driving License
In this role you will be required to drive and operate Passenger Bus to transport passengers safely to terminal / aircraft ensuring quality service are provided to passengers whilst achieving on-time performance. Effectively completing the assigned tasks safely and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures. You will also maintain regular checks and preserve cleanliness in the Coaches/Buses.
You will be required to perform rotating shift for 24 hours airport operations, hence would require having a flexible and positive attitude.
About You:
To be eligible for this position you will have to be high school qualified with minimum 2 years and must possess a valid home country heavy vehicle driving license, have good oral and written communication skills in English language and ability to work under pressure.
Note: you will be required to attach the following:
• Resume / CV
• Copy of Passport
• Copy of Highest Educational Certificate
• Copy of Driving License
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Driver Jobs
What is the exact minimum wage and overtime rate for heavy vehicle drivers in Qatar as of January 2026?
The Ministry of Labour sets the minimum wage at 1,000 QAR per month plus 300 QAR food allowance and 500 QAR accommodation allowance for all drivers including heavy vehicle roles effective from 2021 and unchanged through 2026. Overtime must be paid at 1.25 times the hourly rate after 8 hours per day or 48 hours per week. Employers must deposit salaries into bank accounts by the 7th of each month.
Which specific visa and work permit steps are required for Indian drivers applying to Qatar jobs in 2026?
Indian drivers must obtain a Qatar work visa sponsored by the employer through the Ministry of Labour e-services portal before arrival, followed by medical fitness test and Qatar ID issuance within 90 days. The visa fee is 200 QAR and the process requires a valid passport, attested degree or experience certificate, and police clearance from India dated within 6 months. No self-sponsored driver visas are permitted.
How many years of experience and what education level are mandatory for light vehicle driver positions in Qatar?
Applicants need a minimum of 2 years documented driving experience in the past 5 years plus a valid home country driving licence converted to Qatar licence within 6 months of arrival. No formal education beyond secondary school is required but the employer must verify experience via attested documents submitted to the Ministry of Labour.
What exact documents must be uploaded for a driver job application through Qatar's official portal in 2026?
The Ministry of Labour requires upload of passport valid for at least 6 months, attested educational or experience certificates, recent passport photos, and a medical certificate from an approved centre. All documents must be in PDF format under 2 MB each and submitted via the employer’s account on the Mol e-services system before visa issuance.
