Driver at Sigalagala National Polytechnic

 Ref: SNP/04/12/16

Job Purpose Drive college vehicles, to transport staff and students between college sites against a scheduled timetable and if necessary, on an ad hoc basis for educational and business visits among other duties.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

1. To be responsible for transporting staff and students between college sites.
2. To be aware of health and safety policies and requirements for students, staff. Provide first aid assistance during the hours that the college is open and assist management during any emergency evacuation, ensuring that roadways are clear so that health and safety policies are complied with.
3. To carry out vehicles/bus checking process prior to each use.
4. To maintain the vehicles/ bus on a daily basis, ensuring the vehicle is kept clean for use prior to each trip.
5. To survey and carry out safety checks of all vehicles and report condition.
6. Report any mechanical defects that render the vehicle unsafe to drive immediately.
7. Monitor the college buildings and car parks as required, reporting any theft, graffiti and abuse of college property to administration so that a safe , secure, clean and comfortable environment is maintained for staff and students on a day to day basis.
8. Undertake occasional general driving duties such as moving and setting up furniture and equipment ,reading utility meters , emergency cleaning , changing light tubes, periodic cleaning of carpets/windows to facilitate the smooth operation of the college.
9. Assist with receiving, sorting and distributing goods and mail to all the college arrears so that an efficient service is provided at all times.
10. Undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade for the post as requested by Chief Principal.

Person Specification
Essential Qualifications:

• Full clean driving license
• Recent vehicle/ bus driving test
• Minimum level in literacy, numeracy and IT skills
• First aid certificate, or working towards a one within six months of appointment.

Essential Experience

• Bus driving experience
• Knowledge of relevant health and safety requirements and reporting processes.

Desirable experience

• Relevant health and safety training including fire safety
• Experience of operating in a similar environment, ideally with young people.

Skills and qualities

• A professional, friendly approachable and outgoing person who will work well with both students and staff
• Calm temperament
• Ability to work flexibly with regard to duties and working hours
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Physically fit and active.