JOB PURPOSE
To drive any vehicle allocated in a careful, lawful manner with special reference to the persons and equipment being carried. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Transport children, including those with mobility problems or severe/moderate learning difficulties to and from school or other authorised locations. • Assist children, including those with mobility problems in and out of the vehicle. • Ensure the good behaviour of children on the bus where practicable and to report any behaviour incidents to the Transport Officer or such other person designated by him/her to deputise on his/her behalf. • Operate lifts and ramps on vehicles as required and ensure that wheelchairs are properly clamped down and secured. • Provide minor first aid to passengers and ensure that any injured child receives medical attention as quickly as possible. Complete and submit the relevant personal injury report/accident report forms to the Transport Officer without delay. • Direct School Bus escorts where employed, in assisting with the above duties. • Transport meals from, and return empty containers to School Meals Kitchens and assist generally at schools as required. • Ensure, as far as possible, that scheduled timings are observed and keep a detailed record of journeys, fuel issues, oil, servicing and repair work on the vehicle log/mileage sheet. • Carry out daily routine vehicle checks including checking fuel, general vehicle condition, oil and water levels, tyre pressures and topping up as required. • Complete defect report book and submit to engineer. • Comply with the EU drivers’ hours and Tachograph regulations and Working Time Directive for mobile workers. • Ensure the safe custody of all spare parts, tools, articles, equipment or other goods carried in the vehicle or under his/her immediate control, whether the property of the Education Authority or otherwise. • Wash the allocated vehicle as and when necessary and ensure that the interior is kept clean and tidy. • Comply with the provisions contained in the Education Authority’s official Drivers’ Manual. General Conditions • Carry out all duties to comply with: (a) The Health and Safety at Work (NI) order 1978; (b) Acts of Parliament, Statutory Instruments and Regulations and other legal requirements; (c) Codes of Practice. • Carry out all duties in the working conditions normally inherent in the particular job. • Complete all necessary paperwork. • Carry out duties for jobs up to and including those in the same grade, provided such duties are within the competence of the employee.