bus-driver-at-university-of-the-witwatersrand

Job Description:

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Wits is strategically located in Johannesburg, a world class city, with countless opportunities for students and staff to engage with and present solutions that will contribute to our countrys knowledge-base and build our future. With its more than 130 000 graduates in its 91-year history, Wits has made and will continue to make its mark nationally a...

Bus Driver

Purpose:

Responsible for driving a passenger carrying vehicle, i.e. light passenger vehicles to ensure safety to themselves, their passengers and the public.

Brief Description
Key responsibilities include the following:

To drive a bus or vehicle in according to National Road Traffic Act
To check the condition of the vehicle prior to commencing service by ensuring but not limited to the following. Carrying out the safety walk round check, i.e. pre-trip and post-trip inspections
To complete trip log; i.e. open and close kilometers per trip or route.
To drive the allocated vehicles in a safe, legal and professional way
To drive to the set timetable, not running early or late, when it is safe to do so
To ensure that rules of the road are observed within bus depots and bus stations – public roads and abnormal conditions
Required to wear prescribed uniforms at all times whilst on duty
Communicate effective in a professional manner with customers
To provide a professional, courteous and friendly service to all stakeholders
To drive to the set timetable, not running early or late, when it is safe to do so
Ensuring that the vehicle is clean and tidy prior to commence route or trip
Report vehicles or buses that are not roadworthy
Report any defect in the vehicle or equipment is reported as soon as possible to the Operations Controller - and ensure it is submitted on completion of trip/route
Timeous reporting of expiring vehicle license and COF
Carry out lawful and reasonable duties required by OHS, SHEQ
To ensure a full understanding of emergency and evacuation plans and procedures
Understand University Health & Safety Policy, and Emergency Fire Procedures
Ensure safety hazards and risks are identified and reported to the operations manager immediately
Attend safety and compliance meetings