Purpose

• Unitrans is seeking to employ Professional Bus Drivers with proven experience.
• Drives a bus to transport passengers on scheduled services over established routes.
• Controls lighting, heating and ventilation for the passengers.
• Observes prescribed speeds, traffic, travelling conditions an signals to ensure the safe arrival of passengers.
• Ensures passengers arrive at destinations on time. Holds the appropriate license and a PrDP.
• This category is restricted commercial contrast which are not subsidised by government.

What unique contribution does this work make to the organisation?

• Must have a Public Services Driving License (PG), mastery of defensive and preventive driving techniques, ensuring the safety of both passengers and other road users.
• Furthermore, you must know and strictly obey traffic laws, avoiding infractions and accidents.
• Comply with company code of conduct, policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Qualification: Grade 12, Job-specific training, and Driver's license categories: CE – G, CE – PG, and C – G.
• Experience: At least 5 years of experience in the same or similar position.

Responsibilities

• WSWPs procedures involved in their activities;
• Read, understand, and accept the code of conduct;
• Unitrans Passenger rules and regulations;
• Read and understand the drivers manual;
• Report near misses and/or incidents and property damage even if you were not involved;
• Read and understand HST regulations and policies;
• Avoid involvement in incidents and accidents as much as possible when driving;
• Recognise the importance of safety and practice safe habits;
• Immediately report any incidents or related matters to Management;
• Know all written procedures involved in your activities;
• Inspect the bus for deviations from standards or malfunctions;
• Record deviations/defects in the check checklist and report to supervisor;
• Depending on the nature of the deviation/malfunction, the driver will either start the journey or not until the deviation/malfunction is resolved;
• Participate in the DSS session with the Supervisor and HST at the Unitrans parks and Vulcan Site;
• Participate in training;
• Register passengers on the trip;
• Check that the vehicle is being refueled and kept clean at all times;
• Record and report all events/incidents and accidents that occurred during a trip to supervisor and line 84/822030;
• Adhere to traffic laws;
• Adhere to the customer's SMS policy;
• Complete the log books properly;
• Keep a log of activities and always record updated hours in the log book;
• Maintain a positive attitude towards customers;
• Do not deviate from your route on your own initiative or under the influence of employees;
• Make stops only in places authorised by the company, unless instructed by your superior;
• Access authorised locations, avoiding route deviations;
• Respect signage and speed limit;
• It is mandatory for drivers of motor vehicles to remove the keys from the ignition after mobilising the vehicle before leaving;
• Control of the ignition key is the driver's responsibility while it is in his possession;
• It is mandatory to start vehicles or equipment by positioning themselves inside the cabin;
• It is mandatory to block the vehicle's wheels with two chocks after parking;
• It is mandatory to use seat belts for the driver and all occupants of the vehicle;
• It is mandatory to drive with a valid driving license and RAC2 card;
• Ensure the conservation and good use of vehicles;
• Report to the Manager and Supervisor on duty any damage suffered to the vehicle resulting from its use;
• Comply with the collection times described on the Job card;
• Do not perform overtaking manoeuvres between Unitrans vehicles except in cases where the vehicle in front of you has mechanical problems and when authorised;
• It is not permitted to make stops after unloading passengers at the end of the journey.

Additional Information

• Appointments will be made in accordance with diversity targets.

Ref No

• UNI260706-2

Centre

• Personnel Transport