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Job description

To drive any vehicle allocated in a careful, lawful manner with special reference to the persons and equipment being carried.

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.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• 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).

Desirable Skills

• Evidence of experience in using safety and mobility aids relating to wheelchair accessible vehicles.

Further Information

Location: Transport Depot Springtown, Unit 19, Springtown Industrial Estate, Derry/Londonderry, BT48 0LY A full list of responsibilities, essential and desirable criteria can be found on the Education Authority website. The Education Authority is an equal opportunities employer.