Nova Pioneer is recruiting a Drivers position. Proficiency in professional driving, vehicle maintenance, and road safety compliance is required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate the school motor vehicle in a safe and efficient way
according to all relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
- Ensure that “door to door” policy for dropping and picking of pupils
is maintained.
- Follow planned route on a time schedule
- Work together with the bus assistant in maintaining order in the
bus.
- Report and document any vehicle defect on daily basis.
- Observe speed limits and all other road signs
- Fuel allocated vehicle as per fueling schedule.
- Drive pupils to educational trips, sports activities and any other
school activity in a safe manner.
- Document actual mileage, timings and destination in the vehicle
movement book before commencement of any trip.
- Undertake daily routine checks for tyres, oil, radiator coolant and
lights.
- Ensure the allocated school motor vehicle is kept clean on daily
basis.
- Notify Transport Manager of any accident/incident immediately.
- Notify Transport Manager of any delay, route diversion and riots.
- Follow Emergency policy when involved in emergencies or accident.
- Ensure the school motor vehicle is safely and securely parked on
campus and when on trips.
- Ensure that all pupils on route are on board before journey start.
- Ensure all on board are aware of rules and responsibilities as
passengers
- Maintain order and discipline in the school motor vehicle.
- Perform any other duties as assigned on behalf of the organization
including running errands, transporting staff and ferrying students to the
hospital for emergency cases.
Compliance with Internal
Policies, Standards, National Laws & Regulations
- Adhere to the stipulated standards and conduct outlined by the Nova
Pioneer Transport Policy, the Nova Pioneer Employee Handbook and other
relevant policies.
- Ensure that all National and County Legal requirements such as
licenses, permits or certificates are met and continually kept current or
updated. This includes any motor vehicle licenses, approvals, certificates
and permits.
- Champion & Promote Safety & Best Work Practices
- Conduct weekly workplace inspection to ascertain adherence to the
Workplace Health & Safety Protocols and other relevant standards.
- Participate and own all Health & Safety initiatives that may be
recommended by the Health & Safety Committee or other Organisation or
School Leadership organs.
- Responsibly handle and operate tools, equipment and machinery
according to the prescribed manufacturer’s recommendations and safety
procedures.
- Correct unsafe conditions in the work area and promptly report any
conditions that are not correctable to the supervisor.
- Keep the workshop, equipment and tools in a safe operating
condition.
Live the Nova Pioneer
Culture
- Fully embrace Nova Pioneer’s culture, values and beliefs and promote
them to students, staff, parents and members of the outside community.
- Work collaboratively and cohesively in a team, being mindful and
respectful of each person’s contributions and style.
- Maintain the adopted Nova Pioneer Transport Policy approach of
door-to-door student pick-up and drop-off.
- Ensure the strict adherence of the various Transport Services
Standard Operating Procedures.
- Attend and participate in team meetings that arise throughout the
school year.
Operational Excellence
- Proactively monitor and report/act on Customer Feedback.
- Adhere to the Transport Services Safety and Operating Procedures and
provide timely feedback.
- Ensure accurate and timely documentation of all relevant records.
- Performs other duties as assigned by your Manager from time to time.
Skills and Qualifications
required:
- Diploma in Auto-mechanical or Electrical Engineering from a
recognized institution.
- Knowledge of highway code and school bus regulations.
- Possess a PSV License.
- Possess a BCE- Class Driving License for more than 8 years.
- Must Possess a recent (not older than 6 months) Certificate of Good
Conduct.
- Recommendation from 3 previous employers.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience with school bus transportation.
- Ability to operate the school bus in a safe and responsible manner.
- Client service and public interaction skills.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective verbal and listening communications skills.
- First aid knowledge.
How to Apply
