Driver at Pharo School Nairobi

List of Responsibilities

Providing safe and secure transportation

• Safely transport learners and staff to and from school or any other trips and sporting events organized by the school. 
• Transport learners and staff to different Pharo School Campuses for classes and extracurricular activities whenever required.
• Ensure the safety of all learners, passengers and items at all times by ensuring you observe all safety measures, including: enforcing use of safety belts, locking the doors, avoiding overspeeding, maintaining a safe driving distance from other vehicles, etc. 
• Manage discipline of the learners in the bus with the help of the Transport Officer by ensuring they observe the rules laid out by the school.
• Transport school supplies such as foodstuffs, learning materials, equipment and any other items from one campus to another as may be required  
• Adhere to all traffic laws and policies of the school in relation to transport and fleet management
• Run errands as directed by the Transport Manager or other authorized personnel.

Vehicle Maintenance

• Maintain a clean vehicle at all times.
• Maintain a mechanically sound vehicle by conducting pre- and post-trip inspections, and maintain a record of every inspection, reporting on the condition of the vehicle and equipment.
• Ensure that repairs and cost of repairs, including receipts, are properly recorded.
• Ensure that you are personally present during repairs and service of the vehicles.
• Safe custody and management of the tools and equipment in every vehicle allocated to you. 
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the School Management.

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum of a Form 4 KCSE Certificate 
• A valid Institution Service Vehicle (ISV) driving license (Class E).
• Three (3) years of experience driving a school bus or similar passenger vehicle.
• Strong knowledge of Kenyan traffic laws and regulations.
• Excellent defensive driving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to plan and organize routes effectively.
• Punctual, organised and trustworthy.
• Professional and hygienic appearance.
• Ability to solve problems and think-on-your-feet.
• Willingness to take initiative and make decisions.