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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. A full list of responsibilities, essential and desirable skills can be found on the Education Authority website.

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 maintenance including checking fuel, oil and water levels, tyre pressures and topping up as required.
• Complete defect report book and submit to engineer.
• Comply with the EEC drivers’ hours and records regulations including the use of vehicle tachographs and submission of daily tachograph charts.
• 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.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Hold a full category D1 licence.
• Hold a driver qualification card (DQC). Digital Tachograph Card.
• Evidence of experience of driving minibuses or other large vehicles.
• Evidence of experience in using safety and mobility aids relating to wheelchair accessible vehicles.
• 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.

Further Information

Locations: Rossmar Special School, 2 Ballyquin Road, Limavady, BT49 9ET Sandelford Special School, Coleraine Working Pattern Monday - Friday (6 Hours per day) 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.