Bus Driver at Durham International Schools

General Responsibilities

• Transport students from home to school and from school to home
• Safely drive the school buses on scheduled routes while following traffic laws and regulations.
• Ensure student and passenger safety at all times when on the bus.
• Drop students only at authorized stops
• Provide assistance to students as needed when getting on and off the bus.
• Perform school related errands
• Obey all traffic laws
• No driver will report to work or drive a bus while under the influence of alcohol
• Be at the bus 15 minutes before departure from school, or before a field trip
• Be attentive to the traffic and weather conditions, stay on schedule and ensure the safety of passengers.
• Uphold a positive image of the School by applying good and safe driving habits
• Ensure that the bus is in good operating condition by testing the brakes, tires, lights and other ncomponents, complete the pre-trip inspection on a daily basis, and submit it to the Transport Manager
• Ensure that the bus is washed twice a week, inside and outside, and sweep the bus and empty the bins daily.
• Notify the Transport Manager in case of mechanical failure or lateness
• Ensure all seatbelts are in working condition before leaving the campus
• Ensure that all passengers have their seatbelts fastened before moving the bus, and maintain rules of conduct, and respond to emergencies.
• Notify the Transport Manager if you are running late

Skills and Experience

• KCSE certificate
• A valid bus driver's license
• A clean driver’s record is essential
• 5 years minimum experience driving in Nairobi
• Experience of working in a school would be preferable
• Know the appropriate safety and security measures associated with the role
• Have a good knowledge of the Nairobi city roads and routes