Transport and LogisticsFull-TimeSenior-level(6+ yrs)
Job Description
This role is based at Brainston Kindergarten, a Private School offering the 2.6.6.3 Competency Based Curriculum (CBC). The primary focus of the School Driver is ensuring the health, safety, and welfare of the children and staff during transportation.
It is also the responsibility of the Driver to guarantee that the bus is clean and in proper working condition at all times. This includes determining and following safe and efficient bus routes, ensuring all children are secured in age-appropriate child safety restraints, assisting in ensuring child/staff ratio is maintained on the bus, maintaining all necessary transportation records, and executing safe evacuation procedures in case of emergency.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
Operates school vehicles in such a way that road and safety regulations are always followed.
Ensures the safety and well-being of children and adults being transported to and from school and/or field trips.
Arranges for the annual vehicle inspection of the bus/van before the program begins to transport children; assures, with prior approval, purchases and/or repairs are made pursuant to government inspection.
Maintains clear and accurate records on mileage and fueling, by recording required data daily and submitting the records as required.
In case of accidents/emergencies, evacuate children according to written and practiced procedures.
In the event of an accident, assures that medical emergency procedures are followed; completes a written and /or verbal accident report as required by the school.
Performs other duties, as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications & Requirements
Knowledge of Highway Code and school bus regulations.
Possess a PSV License.
Possess a BCE- Class Driving License for more than 5 years.
Must possess a recent (not older than 6 months) Certificate of Good Conduct.
Minimum 7 years experience with school bus transportation.
Ability to operate the school bus in a safe and responsible manner.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: hr@brainston.sc.ke using the position title (School Driver) as the subject of the email.
