Join to apply for the School Bus Driver (2 Posts) role at Education Authority (Northern Ireland)
JOB DESCRIPTION
Overview
REPORTS TO: Transport Officer
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 report any behaviour incidents to the Transport Officer or designated person.
* 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.
* 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. This job description will be subject to review in light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works.
Section 1 - Essential Criteria
The following are essential criteria which will initially be measured at the shortlisting stage and which may also be further explored during the interview/selection stage.
* Hold a full category D licence
* Hold a driver qualification card (DQC)
* Digital Tachograph Card (Candidates MUST have a valid Digital Tachograph card prior to commencement of employment)
* Evidence of experience of driving a bus (i.e. 17 seat vehicle and above)
* Proven ability to maintain accurate and up to date records
* Willingness to undertake job related training and necessary certifications to fulfil the requirements of the role
Section 2 - Essential Criteria (interview/selection stage)
In line with EA’s Game Changing People Model we will look for evidence of:
* Demonstrable competence in driving a bus safely to meet the standards and requirements set out for Cat. D
* PSV license holders and in line with the Highway Code
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Effective team working skills
* Excellent customer service skills
* Proven ability to work successfully to deadlines
* Ability to communicate and take instruction in the English language
* Practical test prior to interview
* Interview
* Values Orientation: Evidence of how your experience and approach to work reflect EA’s ethos and values
Section 3 - Desirable Criteria
* Evidence of experience in using safety and mobility aids relating to wheelchair accessible vehicles
* Our Values: Evidence that personal values align with EA, including commitment to equality and excellence in service delivery
Other Information
* DISCLOSURE OF CRIMINAL BACKGROUND: The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 defines working directly with children or young people as ‘regulated activity’. Enhanced Disclosure may be required and you will be required to meet the cost of the check at pre-employment stage. More information at nidirect.gov.uk or justice-ni.gov.uk.
* APPLICANT GUIDANCE NOTES: To view the applicant guidance notes, please click here. To learn about benefits of joining the Education Authority, click here.
* The Education Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We particularly welcome applications from women as they are under-represented in our fleet.
Terms and Conditions
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Education Administration Programs
We are an equal opportunities employer. Referrals may increase your chances of interviewing. This job description may be followed by related duties as required.
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