Bus Driver

Bus Driver

Reference Number	UNI241219-1
Business Unit / Division	Personnel Transport
Contract	Mega Bus – Worcester
Job Type Classification	Temporary – Contract of Casual Hire
Location	Worcester, Western Cape
Closing Date	2024/12/26

Summary of Job Advertisement

Unitrans is seeking to hire Professional Bus Drivers with demonstrated experience.
Operates a bus to convey people on predetermined services along designated routes.
Regulates illumination, temperature, and air circulation for the occupants.
Adheres to designated speeds, traffic regulations, and travel circumstances.

Signals to guarantee the secure arrival of people. Guarantees timely arrival of travelers at their destinations.
Possesses the requisite license and a Professional Driving Permit (PrDP).
This category pertains to restricted commercial contrasts that are not supported by the government.

What distinctive contribution does this effort provide to the organization?
Possession of a Public Services Driving License (PG) and proficiency in defensive and preventive driving practices, guaranteeing the safety of passengers and other road users. Moreover, it is imperative to understand and adhere to traffic regulations, so preventing violations and collisions. Adhere to the company’s code of conduct, policies, and procedures.

Essential Criteria

• Qualifications: Grade 12, job-specific training, and driver’s license categories: CE – G, CE – PG, and C – G.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years in a comparable role.

Responsibilities and Obligations

• The processes of WSWP included in their actions;
• Review, comprehend, and acknowledge the code of conduct; Unitrans Passenger policies and regulations;
• Examine and comprehend the driver’s manual;
• Document near misses, mishaps, and property damage, regardless of your involvement;
• Comprehend HST regulations and policies;
• Minimize participation in mishaps and accidents while operating a vehicle;
• Acknowledge the significance of safety and engage in prudent practices;
• Promptly inform Management of any incidences or pertinent issues;
• Familiarize yourself with all documented processes pertinent to your activities;
• Examine the bus for nonconformities or defects;
• Document discrepancies/defects on the checklist and notify the supervisor;
• Based on the type of deviation or malfunction, the driver will either commence the journey or refrain from doing so until the issue is rectified;
• Engage in the DSS session with the Supervisor and HST at the Unitrans parks and Vulcan Site; Attend training; Register passengers for the trip; Ensure the vehicle is consistently refueled and maintained in a clean condition;
• Document and communicate all occurrences, mishaps, and accidents that transpired during a trip to the supervisor and line 84/822030;
• Comply with traffic regulations; Comply with the customer’s SMS policy;
• Accurately complete the logbooks.
• Maintain a record of activities and consistently document current hours in the logbook;
• Exhibit a constructive demeanor towards clients;
• Do not alter your course independently or under the persuasion of staff;
• Only make stops at locations sanctioned by the company, unless directed otherwise by your superior;
• Access designated places while avoiding route deviations;
• Adhere to signage and speed regulations;
• Drivers of motor vehicles are required to remove the keys from the ignition after operating the vehicle before exiting.
• The driver is responsible for controlling the ignition key while it is in their possession.
• It is obligatory to initiate the operation of vehicles or equipment from within the cabin;
• It is obligatory to secure the vehicle’s wheels with two chocks post-parking;
• Seat belts are required for the driver and all passengers in the vehicle.
• Possession of a valid driving license and RAC2 card is obligatory while driving;
• Guarantee the preservation and proper utilization of vehicles;
• Notify the Manager and Supervisor on duty of any damage incurred to the vehicle due to its utilization;
• Adhere to the collection times specified on the Job card;
• Overtaking maneuvers between Unitrans vehicles are prohibited, except when the leading vehicle is experiencing mechanical issues and authorization has been granted.
• Stopping after disembarking passengers at the journey’s conclusion is prohibited.

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