Bus Driver (Temporary/Permanent)

About the role

This position is posted to create a pool of candidates. Eligible Candidates will be contacted as positions become available.

Responsibilities

• Operates a school bus in transporting comprehensive and special education students to and from schools.
  • Makes daily pre-trip and post trip safety inspection before operation; and reports mechanical defects to repair shop personnel, accordingly.
  • Drives vehicle in a safe and prudent manner, obeying all State and local traffic laws and Transportation Division Regulations.
  • Notifies appropriate persons in case of mechanical breakdowns. Reports all accidents and completes required report as instructed.
  • Maintains discipline of students aboard school bus; and reports cases of misbehavior or other problems to school administration/Transportation officials.
  • Adheres to and maintains assigned work schedules and designated routes.
  • Reports any prolonged traffic delays and/or lateness to supervisors.
  • Attends in-service training conducted by the Transportation Division.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate preferred.
• Experience: Five (5) years actual driving experience during which time a valid operator's license was held required. Less than one (1) year experience in dealing with special needs students preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Other Characteristics: Demonstrated knowledge in dealing with special needs students preferred. Ability to exercise considerable patience and to assist the special needs students during their transportation to and from school. Ability to work cooperatively with staff, students and parents. Ability to communicate in written and verbal forms with staff, students and parents. Ability to work independently as necessary. Ability to have good judgement when working with students. Ability to pass the annual Maryland State Bus Driver Physical Examination required.
• Licenses and Certifications: Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment. Hold or be eligible for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification issued by American Heart Association, Inc (AHA) or American Red Cross authorized training centers required. Hold or be eligible for First Aid Certification issued by American Heart Association, Inc (AHA) or American Red Cross authorized training centers required. Upon hire, Driver's License (DL) Class C Non-Commercial issued by Maryland or State of Legal Residence (MVA/DMV) required. Within 30 days, obtain Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B with Passenger Transport (P) and School Bus Authorized (S) endorsement (Maryland) issued by Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) required. Proof of a good driving record required. Daily access to reliable transportation.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Standing: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Walking: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Sitting: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Using hands to handle or feel: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Pinning (fine motor skills): between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Wrist deviation: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Pushing: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Pulling: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Reaching (with hands and/or arms): under 1/3 percent of the time
• Climbing (Ascend/Descend): between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Balancing: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Stooping: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Kneeling: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Crouching: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Bending: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Twisting: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Talking: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Hearing: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Smelling: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Repetitive Motions: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Driving: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Very loud: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less): over 2/3 percent of the time
• Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more): over 2/3 percent of the time
• Color vision (ability to identify/distinguish colors): over 2/3 percent of the time
• Peripheral vision: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Depth perception: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Using hands to manipulate objects: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Using hands to grasp objects: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Using hands to feel objects: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Using hands to operate tools and controls: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Using hands to hold objects: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Using hands to type: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Using hands to write: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Using hands to operate machinery: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Using hands to operate tools: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Using hands to operate vehicles: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Using hands to operate computers: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Using hands to operate communication devices: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Using hands to operate office equipment: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Using hands to operate office furniture: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Using hands to operate office supplies: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Using hands to operate office materials: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Using hands to operate office equipment: over 2/3 percent of the time
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