Job title : Driver/Maintenance Assistant (FTC) Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg Deadline : December 26, 2024 Quick Recommended Links Jobs by Location Job by industries Qualifications: Code C (10) Driver's License Valid Public Driving Permit Matric / equivalent 3 years previous bus passenger experience A good knowledge of Gauteng (Johannesburg and Pretoria areas) Familiarity with GPS devices or map apps (advantageous)Matric or Grade 12 Preferred Skills/Experience Ability to communicate in English Effective listening skills Good interpersonal skills Maturity in dealing with children and parents Ability to deal with special needs children Cultural sensitivity and awareness First Aid Training Performance Responsibilities: Safe and Effective Operation of the School Bus Ensure all seat belts are in working order before leaving the campus.
Ensure the bus is equipped with bus tools, first aid kit and fire extinguisher before leaving the campus.
Complete security log when exiting school premises and upon entering school premises.
Pick-up students and transport from home to school in the morning and from school to home in the afternoon.
Drive Pre-K students home at agreed times.
Drop students only at authorized stops.
Determine level of safety before allowing a child to leave the bus and ensure there is an adult at home toaccept the child.
Keep elementary children on the bus and return them to school if there is no adult at home to receive them.
Obey all traffic laws.
Call the Transport Office if driver is running late or if there are any route deviations.
Drive the bus for field trips.
Ensure the bus remains locked at all times during outings and only escorted individuals are allowed to board until the entire group is ready to return.
Maintain the school-issued cell phone ensuring it is charged and has airtime whilst on and off campus.
Only school-related telephone calls are permitted with a maximum charge of R400 per month Report minor and major accidents and complete required reports.
Inform families of route changes or delays.
Maintain Order on the Bus Ensure that all students put their seatbelts on prior to the bus moving.
Report unruly student behaviour to the supervisor or principal.
Stop the bus at the side if the road if a student leaves their seat and refuses to return to it or ignores the driver's instructions.
Maintain discipline when students are on the bus.
Transport only authorized students.
Establish if there are any new children on the bus and where they live.
Assist students in accordance with the code of conduct General Facilities Maintenance Keep assigned bus clean and ensure that it gets washed twice each week.
Check bus before each operation for any mechanical defects.
Notify the supervisor in case of mechanical failure or lateness.
Complete diesel and oil log when filling the bus with petrol.
Maintain and care for the school buildings and surrounding areas.
Perform cleaning work in designated areas of responsibility.
Maintain a high level of safety, cleanliness and efficiency.
Daily maintenance of bathrooms/classrooms/corridors and grounds Notify management of occurring deficiencies or needs for repairs Maintaining and upkeep of all cleaning equipment, supplies, and products Disposal of trash from bins transporting waste material to designated collection points Assist with any other duties as prescribed by the Supervisor / Manager Attend to ongoing maintenance of buildings and grounds as logged through the ticket Cleaning of vehicles as well as checking for damages Driving jobs