Bus Driver

Ras Al Khaimah International Airport; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional airport is seeking a Bus Driver to ensure safe transportation of passengers. Responsibilities include maintaining vehicle cleanliness, following traffic regulations, and performing pre-shift inspections. Applicants should be high school graduates with a valid UAE driver's license, and fluency in English and Arabic is preferred. Great time management skills and prior driving experience are required. Ideal candidates will demonstrate initiative, punctuality, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English and Arabic preferred, able to read, write and communicate well in English.
• Valid UAE driver's license for the bus.
• Great time management and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe driving record and follow all UAE traffic laws.
• Perform pre-shift inspections of the bus.
• Transport employees and passengers safely to their destinations.
• Maintain cleanliness and upkeep of the vehicle.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Driving skills

Traffic rules & regulation

Education

High school graduate

Tools

Bus

Job description

Position Title

Bus Driver

Reports To

MT Supervisor

Division

Operations

Department

Motor Transport

Job Purpose

Maintain safe driving record, follow all UAE driving laws, rules, and regulations. Follow prearranged routes to destinations. Maintain vehicle upkeep and cleanliness.

Key Activities

• pre-shift Inspection
• Route awareness
• Safety
• Rules & regulations
• Hygiene
• Time management
• Route planning
• Log maintenance
• Driving habits
• Document management
• Vehicle maintenance
• Punctuality
• Perform beginning-shift vehicle inspections before departure
• Complete bus route on schedule while stopping at all stops
• Safely transport employees/passengers
• Report all mechanical issues to the supervisor immediately
• Obey all traffic laws. Follow road safety rules and regulations.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary bus at all times
• Stick to a schedule and be time-bound on the job.
• Follow the prescribed routes most convenient for transport.
• Inspect, operate and maintain the vehicle and its cleanliness
• Maintain a log of all deliveries and related information for reference and confirmation.
• Practice safe driving habits
• Complete documentation such as logs, mileage
• Maintain vehicle equipment; replace oil, fill gas tank, perform general motor vehicle maintenance as needed for safety
• Follow schedules and rerouting in a timely manner when faced with traffic or congestion

Communication & Working Relationships

Internal

• Proper communication with terminal supervisor

Reasons for Interaction

• To ensure staff report on time for smooth airport operations

External

• Compliance

Reasons for Interaction

• Follow the traffic rules & regulation to avoid unnecessary traffic violation fines

Qualifications

Educational Qualifications

• High school graduate.
• Fluent in English and Arabic preferred. Should be able to read, write and communicate well in English

Professional Qualifications

• Valid UAE drivers license for the Bus
• Great time management and organization skills.
• Good ability to drive with no prior violations.

Experience

• Prior experience as a driver.

Other Requirements - Safety Accountability And Responsibilities

• To comply with the relevant safety requirements and procedures outlined in the Aerodrome Operations Manual and Safety Management System and any other instructions or notices issued by Ras Al Khaimah International Airport.
• To comply with the safety requirements detailed within their training.
• To advise their Head of Department and the Airport Duty Officer team of any safety occurrence or system failure and to identify and report any situation of potential risk or concern affecting safety via one of the following means.
• Report directly to the Safety Department or an immediate supervisor.
• Submitting an Accident/ Incident Report.
• Support safety audits as and investigations as they occur.

Competencies

Behavioural Competencies

• Communication – High
• Grooming – Medium
• Punctuality – High
• Initiative & Problem Solving – High

Technical Competencies

• Traffic rules & regulation – High
• Driving skills – High
• Vehicle troubleshooting – High