Driver & Mechanic Job Rosslyn Academy

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• Driver: This position oversees all activities during transportation. The incumbents of this role ensure that students are picked up from designated pick up and drop off points in a safe manner.
• Mechanic: This job performs major and minor mechanical maintenance and repairs of vehicles and small machines equipment both petrol & dieseWork assignments are initiated by oral instructions or written work orders and are checked during the course of and upon completion.
• These responsibilities are integral to the fulfillment of the school’s mission to help each student develop their God-given gifts for Christ-like service in the world community.

Responsibilities

Duties (Driver)

• Pick students from designated bus pick up points to and from school.
• Ensure students board and leave the bus in an orderly manner to prevent accidents.
• Ensure safety belts are worn by every student.
• Ensure vehicle is given regular/day-to-day maintenance checks: check oil, water,
• Battery and other crucial parts of the vehicle.
• Report any unsafe behavior by a student to the relevant authority.
• Maintain communication with the transport department through the two way radio.
• Attend any relevant trainings as identified and agreed.
• Ensure punctuality and safe transport.
• Reporting any vehicle defects, faults, incident and accidents to the transport supervisor or the director of operations.
• To liaise directly with parents when necessary.
• Covering for absent employees when necessary. .
• Observe the road and traffic laws and regulations.
• Prepare and submit vehicle monitoring report, including records of vehicle operations, maintenance, expenses, mileage, at end of each month.
• Follow all school safety and health procedures and policies.
• Performs duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.

Duties (Mechanic )

• Assess vehicles / machinery to accurately diagnose and repair issues
• Performs repair and maintenance of school automotive equipment including tractors, generators, ride mowers, power sweepers, lawn mowers, hedge cutters, blowers, washing machines etc.
• Determines the extent of repairs needed and estimates the cost of parts needed for repairs.
• Work with the transport supervisor to give details of parts and spares required for machinery or vehicle repairs
• Liaise with drivers to determine their automotive requirements and communicate vehicular defects or problems to the transport manager
• Prioritize urgent repairs and work deliver with minimum supervision
• Provide routine inspections of vehicles and inform transport supervisor of any issues
• Maintain and clean garage equipment and tools to ensure they are kept in a safe and usable condition at all times
• Maintains record of all repairs and maintenance work done.
• Operates a variety of maintenance and repair tools and equipment in a safe manner.
• Performs preventative maintenance work, such as checking oil and fluid levels on all equipment.
• Ensure a complete inventory of required parts and materials are in stock in the garage and maintained.
• Follow all school health and safety procedures and policies.
• Performs duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.

Professional Qualifications

• A personal commitment to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord
• Exhibit a continuing sense of God’s calling to service at Rosslyn Academy
• Possess a high school diploma or certificate in mechanics.
• Possess a valid driving license and PSV.
• With experience of more than 7 years in diesel and petrol engines.
• Well Conversant in both cars and buses maintenance.
• Auto- Electrical Knowledge and experience will be an added advantage
• Demonstrate a respect for diversity of culture.
• Knowledge of the principles and methods used in preventive maintenance for automotive equipment.
• Knowledge of work hazards and safety practices.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the tools, materials and equipment used in the diagnosis, maintenance, adjustment and repair of automotive equipment.
• Demonstrate an appreciation for the diversity of the body of Christ.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing
• Demonstrate a life congruent with the Basic Tenets of Rosslyn Academy

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