Driver/Maintenance Assistant (FTC) at American International School of Johannesburg

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