Countyride Driver I

About the role

A vacancy exists in the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Transportation. A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below. Current and future vacancies occurring within this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants. All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time. List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Responsibilities

• Drives a passenger bus to transport elderly, disabled, and rural residents of all ages to medical appointments, senior centers, or other activities within Baltimore County and Baltimore City.
• Operates a CountyRide bus to transport passengers to and from scheduled appointments and activities.
• Collects tickets and fees.
• Ensures that all funds are accounted for.
• Advises the operations dispatcher, via two way radio, of possible problems and/or special needs of passengers.
• Assists passengers in and out of vehicles.
• Informs passengers of available programs and services.
• Performs daily safety inspections of vehicles.
• Maintains cleanliness of vehicles.
• Prepares inspection reports.
• Prepares other related reports.
• Assists sick or injured passengers until emergency medical personnel arrive at the scene.
• Operates wheelchair lift and completes tie down procedure for all apparatus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or appropriate equivalent.
• Knowledge of traffic regulations.
• Skills in the operation of motor vehicles.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to read and follow road maps.
• Ability to keep simple records.
• Ability to deal courteously, patiently, and effectively with passengers.
• Ability to perform all safety exercises such as vehicle evacuations and tie down procedures.

Conditions of Employment

• Must satisfactorily complete County sponsored CPR and First Aid training, NIMS (National Incident Management System) and maintain certification throughout employment.
• Position entails frequent operation of motor vehicles, driving in adverse weather conditions, and occasional heavy lifting.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

• Frequent operation of motor vehicles.
• Driving in adverse weather conditions.
• Occasional heavy lifting.

Salary and Benefits

• Annual Salary review - Step increases may be granted on anniversary date based on satisfactory job performance.
• General Increases - Cost of living increases and adjustments may be granted as legislated.
• Longevity Increases - In accordance with the specific pay schedule, a full-time merit or classified employee may receive a longevity increase, equivalent to one step, upon completion of a certain number of years of classified service with the County.