Durham School provides a first-class all-around educational experience. All pupils, from age 3 through to 18, enjoy the equality of opportunity necessary to fulfill their potential, are well-prepared for further education and have the confidence to face an ever-changing global environment. To ensure this, Durham School provides a broad and balanced curriculum of GCSEs, iGCSEs and A-Levels and places great emphasis on giving pupils the flexibility to choose the curriculum which best suits them. We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

School Bus Driver

Job Type

Full Time

Qualification

KCSE

Experience

3 - 5 years

Location

Nairobi

Job Field

Driving

Student Transportation

Safety Responsibilities

• Safely transport students on assigned routes to and from school according to the established timetable and route.
• Ensure students board and disembark the bus in a safe and orderly manner.
• Ensure that everyone in the bus remain seated while the bus is in motion.
• Ensure that only authorized passengers use the bus service.
• Assist younger students when boarding or alighting if necessary.
• Ensure students cross the road safely when exiting the bus where applicable.
• Maintain appropriate discipline on the bus and report behavioural issues to the Transport Manager.
• Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections including brakes, lights, tyres, mirrors, emergency exits, fire extinguisher, and first aid kit.
• Ensure seat belts are used appropriately by students.

Qualification

• Minimum Secondary School Certificate (KCSE) or equivalent.
• Valid Public Service Vehicle (PSV) Driving License.
• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct.
• Valid Defensive Driving Certificate (preferred).
• Valid First Aid Certificate (preferred).
• Clean driving record with no serious traffic violations.
• Minimum 3–5 years of professional bus driving experience.
• Experience driving school buses or passenger buses is highly preferred.
• Experience working in a school or with children is an advantage.

Safe and defensive driving skills

Strong sense of responsibility and reliability

Good communication skills

Patience and ability to work with children

Punctuality and time management

Problem-solving in emergency situations

Professional conduct and integrity

Documentation and Reporting

• Complete and submit daily route logs and inspection checklists.
• Report accidents, incidents, student misconduct, or mechanical problems immediately.
• Maintain valid driving credentials and ensure they are upto date at all times.

• Safely transport students on assigned routes to and from school according to the established timetable and route.
• Ensure students board and disembark the bus in a safe and orderly manner.
• Ensure that everyone in the bus remain seated while the bus is in motion.
• Ensure that only authorized passengers use the bus service.
• Assist younger students when boarding or alighting if necessary.
• Ensure students cross the road safely when exiting the bus where applicable.
• Maintain appropriate discipline on the bus and report behavioural issues to the Transport Manager.
• Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections including brakes, lights, tyres, mirrors, emergency exits, fire extinguisher, and first aid kit.
• Ensure seat belts are used appropriately by students.

• Safe and defensive driving skills
• Strong sense of responsibility and reliability
• Good communication skills
• Patience and ability to work with children
• Punctuality and time management
• Problem-solving in emergency situations
• Professional conduct and integrity

• Minimum Secondary School Certificate (KCSE) or equivalent.
• Valid Public Service Vehicle (PSV) Driving License.
• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct.
• Valid Defensive Driving Certificate (preferred).
• Valid First Aid Certificate (preferred).
• Clean driving record with no serious traffic violations.
• Minimum 3–5 years of professional bus driving experience.
• Experience driving school buses or passenger buses is highly preferred.
• Experience working in a school or with children is an advantage.