Bus Driver-Trainee
Baltimore County Public Schools · Cockeysville, MD · 1 mo ago
On-siteManagement$20.12–$25.46/hrPart-time
About the role
This is a temporary, trainee position. Candidates that successfully complete training will be eligible for hire as a Temporary (Substitute/part-time) or Regular (full-time) Bus Driver.
Responsibilities
- Operates school buses to transport students, faculty, and others to and from school, field trips, athletic events, and other events.
- Travels to and between Office of Transportation worksites throughout Baltimore County.
- Drives various routes of regularly assigned bus drivers as needed.
- Fills in for regularly assigned bus drivers as needed.
- Reports to worksites and shifts as assigned.
- Completes pre- and post-trip inspections of bus.
- Fuels bus.
- Responsible for appearance of assigned vehicles.
- Reports suspected mechanical defects and malfunctioning equipment on assigned vehicles.
- Responsible for the cleanliness of vehicle, inside and outside.
- May wash, clean, wax and polish vehicle.
- Notes and reports any damage to assigned bus.
- Placed wheelchairs securely on wheelchair lifts.
- Transports students' medical apparatus.
- Keeps records of bus operations and submits required reports; compiles and submits accident report information; and communicates prolonged traffic delays.
- Develops emergency evacuation plans for all students with all pertinent information for all groups of students transported.
- Attends meetings.
Qualifications
- Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent is preferred.
- Must be 21 years of age.
- Mets and maintains all qualifications and certifications for school vehicle drivers required by the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR 13A.06.07.01).
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits program including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans.
- Other benefits include sick, paid holidays, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves.
- Regular Bus Drivers are eligible for the Baltimore County Employees’ Retirement System.
Contact Information
TiErra Johnson, HR Analyst
tjohnson39@bcps.org
443-809-7872