Driver Jobs At Nova Pioneer
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Nairobi, Kenya
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Drivers (Tatu Primary & Athi River Primary)
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ABOUT THE ROLE
Key responsibilities for the role include:
Operate the school motor vehicle in a safe and efficient way according to all relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
Ensure that the “door to door” policy for dropping and picking up pupils is maintained.
Follow the planned route according to the required time schedule.
Work together with the bus assistant in maintaining order in the bus.
Report and document any vehicle defect on a daily basis.
Observe speed limits and all other road signs.
Fuel the allocated vehicle according to the fueling schedule.
Drive pupils to educational trips, sports activities and any other school activity in a safe manner.
Document actual mileage, timings and destination in the vehicle movement book before commencement of any trip.
Undertake daily routine checks for tyres, oil, radiator coolant and lights.
Ensure the allocated school motor vehicle is kept clean on a daily basis.
Notify the Transport Manager immediately of any accident or incident.
Notify the Transport Manager of any delay, route diversion or riots.
Follow the Emergency Policy when involved in emergencies or an accident.
Ensure the school motor vehicle is safely and securely parked on campus and when on trips.
Ensure that all pupils on the route are on board before the journey starts.
Ensure that all persons on board are aware of the rules and responsibilities as passengers.
Maintain order and discipline in the school motor vehicle.
Perform any other duties assigned on behalf of the organization, including running errands, transporting staff and ferrying students to the hospital for emergency cases.
COMPLIANCE WITH INTERNAL POLICIES, STANDARDS, NATIONAL LAWS & REGULATIONS
The successful candidate will be expected to comply with the internal policies and standards of Nova Pioneer, as well as all relevant National and County legal requirements.
Adhere to the stipulated standards and conduct outlined by the Nova Pioneer Transport Policy.
Follow the Nova Pioneer Employee Handbook and other relevant policies.
Ensure that all National and County legal requirements, including licenses, permits or certificates, are met and continually kept current or updated.
Ensure that all motor vehicle licenses, approvals, certificates and permits are maintained as required.
Follow the applicable policies, procedures and standards relating to school transportation.
CHAMPION & PROMOTE SAFETY & BEST WORK PRACTICES
Safety is an important part of the role, and the successful candidate will be expected to promote safe working practices and comply with Workplace Health & Safety Protocols.
Conduct weekly workplace inspections to ascertain adherence to the Workplace Health & Safety Protocols and other relevant standards.
Participate in and own all Health & Safety initiatives that may be recommended by the Health & Safety Committee or other Organisation or School Leadership organs.
Responsibly handle and operate tools, equipment and machinery according to the prescribed manufacturer’s recommendations and safety procedures.
Correct unsafe conditions in the work area.
Promptly report any conditions that are not correctable to the supervisor.
Keep the workshop, equipment and tools in a safe operating condition.
Follow the required safety procedures when operating vehicles, tools, equipment and machinery.
LIVE THE NOVA PIONEER CULTURE
The successful candidate will be expected to fully embrace Nova Pioneer’s culture, values and beliefs and promote them through their work and interactions with students, staff, parents and members of the outside community.
Fully embrace Nova Pioneer’s culture, values and beliefs.
Promote Nova Pioneer’s culture, values and beliefs to students, staff, parents and members of the outside community.
Work collaboratively and cohesively in a team.
Remain mindful and respectful of each person’s contributions and style.
Maintain the adopted Nova Pioneer Transport Policy approach of door-to-door student pick-up and drop-off.
Ensure strict adherence to the various Transport Services Standard Operating Procedures.
Attend and participate in team meetings that arise throughout the school year.
Work collaboratively with the bus assistant and other members of the organization.
OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
The role also requires a strong focus on operational excellence, accurate documentation and timely response to feedback.
Proactively monitor and report or act on customer feedback.
Adhere to the Transport Services Safety and Operating Procedures.
Provide timely feedback.
Ensure accurate and timely documentation of all relevant records.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager from time to time.
ABOUT YOU
Skills and Qualifications required:
Diploma in Auto-mechanical or Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution.
Knowledge of highway code and school bus regulations.
Possess a PSV License.
Possess a BCE-Class Driving License for more than 8 years.
Possess a recent Certificate of Good Conduct that is not older than 6 months.
Provide recommendations from 3 previous employers.
Minimum 2 years’ experience with school bus transportation.
Ability to operate the school bus in a safe and responsible manner.
Client service and public interaction skills.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Effective verbal and listening communication skills.
First aid knowledge.
The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate the ability to operate the school bus safely and responsibly while maintaining the required standards for school transportation. The role also requires appropriate client service and public interaction skills, effective communication, analytical and problem-solving abilities, and knowledge of first aid.
HOW TO APPLY
Does working at Nova Pioneer excite you? If so, then Apply Now!
To apply, complete the form on the right-hand side of the application page.
Applications emailed to Nova Pioneer cannot be processed.
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Candidates are therefore encouraged to attach their resume in PDF format to protect the formatting.
INTERVIEW PROCESS
There are a series of stages in the Nova Pioneer interview process. Candidates will be moved forward in the process depending on their success in the previous stage.
Phone interview: This is a short conversation to understand your skills and experience a little better.
Practical demonstration: You will complete a written task or a demonstration related to the role you are applying for.
In-person interviews: You will visit one of the schools to meet the team and participate in a series of in-person interviews.
Final interview: You will have a final conversation with the hiring manager before decisions are made.
WORKING AT NOVA PIONEER
Nova Pioneer is a place where its people experience tremendous growth, fast. The organization invests heavily in the growth of its people because this leads to greater mastery in both its employees and students.
“Novaneers” work harder and work longer hours than most schools, but as a result, the growth they experience is extraordinary. Nova Pioneer offers consistent and ongoing personal development and provides clear career pathways that ensure that its people are always achieving their personal and professional best.
Nova Pioneer has a highly energetic and entrepreneurial environment where its people get to bring their creative and innovative ideas to life.
The organization looks for people who are flexible and able to adapt and respond quickly to adversity with a positive, can-do attitude. Nova Pioneer promotes the approach that there are no problems, only solutions.
The organization welcomes challenges and encourages its people to roll with the punches because it makes the organization and its students better. Nova Pioneer emphasizes that there is no problem too big for its people.
Employees are expected to bring infectious energy and enthusiasm to everything they do because joy fuels the organization’s work and learning.
Nova Pioneer also places emphasis on personal and professional development, growth, teamwork, flexibility, positive engagement and the ability to contribute to the school community.
The successful candidate will therefore be expected to carry out transportation duties responsibly, maintain the required safety standards, follow the relevant policies and procedures, work collaboratively with others, maintain accurate records, and contribute positively to the culture and operations of Nova Pioneer.