About The Role

Key responsibilities for the role include:

• Operate the school motor vehicle safely and efficiently according to all relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure that the “door to door” policy for dropping and picking of pupils is maintained.
• Follow the planned route on a schedule
• Work together with the bus assistant in maintaining order on the bus.
• Report and document any vehicle defect daily.
• 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 the commencement of any trip.
• Undertake daily routine checks for tires, oil, radiator coolant, and lights.
• Ensure the allocated school motor vehicle is kept clean daily.
• Notify the Transport Manager of any accident/incident immediately.
• Notify the Transport Manager of any delays, route diversion, and riots.
• Follow Emergency policy when involved in emergencies or accidents.
• Ensure the school motor vehicle is safely and securely parked on campus and when on trips.
• Ensure that all pupils on the route are on board before the journey starts.
• 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 inspections to ascertain adherence to the Workplace Health and Safety Protocols and other relevant standards.
• Participate and own all Health and safety initiatives that may be recommended by the Health and 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 safely and responsibly.
• Client service and public interaction skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and listening communication skills.
• First aid knowledge.

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