Operations Department
School Driver
Reports to: Security & Transportation Supervisor
Job Summary
The School Driver is responsible for transporting AIS students safely, reliably, and courteously by school bus on approved routes and school trips, and for transporting staff and other authorized passengers by school car or other designated school vehicles for school-related purposes. The Driver follows school transportation procedures, maintains accurate trip records, promptly reports safety concerns, and carries out assigned routine monitoring of the school generator.
Qualifications
• Valid driving license appropriate for the school bus and other assigned school vehicles. • Knowledge of traffic rules, safe driving practices, and basic vehicle inspection procedures. • Ability to remain calm, attentive, and decisive in traffic and emergency situations. • Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and school staff. • Willingness to complete required safety, first aid, and generator training. • Ability to maintain clear and accurate written records.
Responsibilities
Transportation and Student Safety • Operate the school bus on approved student transportation routes and school trips, following established schedules, applicable traffic laws, and school transportation procedures. • Drive the school car or other designated school vehicles as required to transport staff and other authorized passengers to approved destinations for school-related purposes. • Conduct and document pre-trip inspections of the assigned vehicle. Report defects immediately and do not operate a vehicle identified as unsafe. • Follow safe procedures when approaching stops, loading and unloading passengers, and leaving a stop. Remain alert to students and other pedestrians near the vehicle. • Confirm that passengers are seated and use installed seat belts in accordance with school procedures before moving the vehicle. • When transporting students by school bus, follow approved student rosters, stops, and handover procedures. Do not change a route or release a student at an unapproved stop without authorization from the Security & Transportation Supervisor. • At the end of every school bus trip, walk through and check the entire bus to confirm that no student remains on board. Check other school vehicles after each journey to ensure that no passenger remains inside. • Maintain a calm, orderly environment. Address student behavior concerns only when it is safe to do so and report incidents through school procedures. • Follow emergency procedures in the event of an accident, breakdown, medical concern, or other incident, prioritizing passenger safety and notifying the school promptly. Vehicle Care and Records • Conduct and document post-trip inspections of the school bus and other assigned school vehicles, including checks for damage, lost property, and cleanliness. • Keep the interiors of assigned vehicles clean and report maintenance needs promptly. Coordinate vehicle servicing through the Security & Transportation Supervisor. • Maintain accurate records of trips, mileage, fuel use, and inspections, as well as student ridership on the school bus, as required by the school. • Report delays, route hazards, absences affecting transportation, and other operational concerns promptly to the Security & Transportation Supervisor. • Communicate with parents and staff courteously, referring requests for route or schedule changes to the supervisor. School Generator • Carry out assigned routine checks of the school generator, including monitoring its operating status, fuel level, and visible signs of a problem, in accordance with school procedures and training. • Record generator checks, operating hours, and fuel use when required, and promptly report faults, low fuel, or maintenance needs to the appropriate supervisor. • Operate or refuel the generator only when authorized and trained to do so, following the manufacturer’s instructions and school safety procedures. Refer technical servicing and repairs to qualified personnel. Traffic Compliance and Responsibility • Comply with all applicable Kurdistan Region traffic laws, regulations, and AIS safety requirements when operating any vehicle on behalf of the school. • Be personally responsible for traffic fines or penalties arising from the Driver’s own violations of applicable traffic laws, subject to applicable law. • Where an accident occurs, responsibility for resulting losses or damages may apply to the extent that the Driver is determined to have caused or contributed to the accident through negligence, reckless driving, misconduct, or violation of traffic or safety requirements, subject to applicable law and due process. • Responsibility for an accident must be based on established fault. The Driver will not be held automatically responsible for an accident where they are not at fault. Professional Responsibilities • Maintain a valid driving license and any other qualifications required to operate the school bus and other assigned school vehicles under applicable local requirements. • Attend required transportation, student safety, emergency response, and generator training. • Treat students, parents, and colleagues respectfully, and protect confidential student and family information. • Follow AIS safeguarding, transportation, health and safety, and emergency procedures. Flexibility and Additional Duties The Employee agrees to be flexible regarding working hours based on campus operational needs, including shifts, weekends, or holidays, in line with the applicable limits and overtime entitlements under Iraqi Labor Law No. 37 of 2015. The Employee also agrees to perform additional tasks reasonably related to their role, as assigned by the School from time to time, beyond those specifically listed in this Job Description.
Experience Requirements
• Previous experience working as a driver is preferred. • School bus driving and student transportation experience are an advantage. • A satisfactory driving record is required.
Opening and Closing
Opens: 2026-10-08 · Closes: 2026-10-15