School Bus Driver
Full time @Durham International Schools posted 3 days ago in Transport Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Experience 3 Years
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Qualifications Certificate
Job Description
Student Transportation
Safety Responsibilities
- Safely transport students on assigned routes to and from school according to the established timetable and route.
- Ensure students board and disembark the bus in a safe and orderly manner.
- Ensure that everyone in the bus remain seated while the bus is in motion.
- Ensure that only authorized passengers use the bus service.
- Assist younger students when boarding or alighting if necessary.
- Ensure students cross the road safely when exiting the bus where applicable.
- Maintain appropriate discipline on the bus and report behavioural issues to the Transport Manager.
- Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections including brakes, lights, tyres, mirrors,
- emergency exits, fire extinguisher, and first aid kit.
- Ensure seat belts are used appropriately by students.
Qualification
- Minimum Secondary School Certificate (KCSE) or equivalent.
- Valid Public Service Vehicle (PSV) Driving License.
- Valid Certificate of Good Conduct.
- Valid Defensive Driving Certificate (preferred).
- Valid First Aid Certificate (preferred).
- Clean driving record with no serious traffic violations.
- Minimum 3–5 years of professional bus driving experience.
- Experience driving school buses or passenger buses is highly preferred.
- Experience working in a school or with children is an advantage.
- Safe and defensive driving skills
- Strong sense of responsibility and reliability
- Good communication skills
- Patience and ability to work with children
- Punctuality and time management
- Problem-solving in emergency situations
- Professional conduct and integrity
- Documentation and Reporting
- Complete and submit daily route logs and inspection checklists.
- Report accidents, incidents, student misconduct, or mechanical problems immediately.
- Maintain valid driving credentials and ensure they are upto date at all times.

