School Bus Driver at Nova Academies Kenya

As a Nova Driver, you will play a critical safely operating the school bus on a regular  schedule.

Function: School

Your role is currently based at our Nova Ondiri Campus, Kikuyu Township, Kiambu County

Reports To: Head of Campus Operations

Responsibilities

Living the Nova Culture

• Fully embrace Nova’s values and beliefs and promote them to students, staff, other faculty, parents and members of the outside community  
• Live the culture principles inside and outside of the classroom
• Work cohesively in a team, being respectful of each person’s contributions and style.  
• Maintain positive relationships with students and colleagues
• Attend staff meetings that arise throughout the school year

Operational roles

• Operate the school bus in a safe and efficient way according to all relevant legislation, policies, and procedures
• Perform daily safety and maintenance checks
• Perform minor maintenance duties such as changing the oil
• Clean the bus as scheduled and/or required
• Ensure the bus is safely and securely stored
• Advise the Head of Campus Operations of any requirements for maintenance or repairs well in advance of scheduled trips

Scheduling activities

• Pick up and deliver students as per a set schedule
• Take attendance on the school bus
• Ensure students are aware of rules and responsibilities as passengers
• Maintain order and discipline in the School bus
• Perform any other duties as assigned on behalf of the organization

Core Skills/ Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of highway code and school bus regulations
• Possess a PSV License for the last 5 - 8 years.
• Possess a BCE- Class Driving License
• Possess a recent (not more than 6 month) Certificate of good Conduct
• Recommendation from 3 previous employers
• Minimum 10 years’ experience with school bus transportation
• Ability to operate school bus in a safe and responsible manner
• Client service and public interaction skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective verbal and listening communications skills
• Ability to read and write to record pickups and maintain daily records
• First aid knowledge.