Bus Driver-Trainee

Temporary Bus Driver Trainee

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. 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. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions: Trainees will learn to perform the following functions:

• Operates school buses in compliance with laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Adheres to established schedules to safely pick up, transport, and discharge students and staff.
• Maintains student discipline on the bus. Coordinates with school principals and area transportation supervisors to resolve serious disciplinary problems.
• Transports students and faculty members on special field trips and to and from athletic events.
• Travels to and between Office of Transportation worksites throughout Baltimore County. Drives various bus routes. 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.
• Places 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.

Other Functions:

• May take vehicles to service when necessary.
• Performs other duties of similar scope and complexity as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience: Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent is preferred. Must be 21 years of age. Meets and maintains all qualifications and certifications for school vehicle drivers required by the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR 13A.06.07.01). Note: Other combination of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform effectively in the position, may be considered. Licenses and Certificates: Possession of a valid commercial, class B Maryland driver's license is required. (The license may require certain endorsements and/or the absence of certain restrictions.) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of school safety, procedural, and policy guidelines and applicable regulations. Skill in communication and human relations. Ability to pass an annual physical examination and random drug tests for CDL. Ability to read and write. Ability to use and care for school bus and related equipment and supplies according to written and oral instructions. Ability to maintain good relationships with administrators, teachers, students, other employees, and the general public. Physical and Environmental Conditions: Work requires the performance of physical labor including the operation of vehicles and travel throughout the Baltimore Metropolitan area, under a variety of weather and road conditions and topography. Work includes prolonged periods of sitting, lifting students, climbing on and off buses, using foot controls to operate gas and brake pedals, and pushing manual door openers. Conditions of Employment: Persons appointed to this class must be physically qualified to operate a commercial motor vehicle in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations and must remain physically qualified to operate such vehicles throughout their employment. Persons holding a commercial driver's license (CDL) are subject to alcohol and drug testing in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations and Board of Education policy. Persons appointed to this class must successfully complete the Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training program within an assigned period of time. Failure to successfully complete the training may result in termination. Annual successful completion of Baltimore County Public Schools in-service instruction for school vehicle drivers is required to maintain employment. The job requires the ability to travel to worksites throughout Baltimore County in a timely manner. Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required. Grade: Grade 6 on the AFSCME pay scale. Salary: Trainee: $20.12 per hour (flat rate) Substitute: Hourly rates range from $20.12 to $25.46. Part-time/Full-time: Hourly rates range from $20.72 $31.28. Visit the BCPS Office of Payroll website for additional information on pay scales, other compensation and leave accruals at Other Compensation: This position may also be eligible for shift differential and longevity as per the AFSCME Master Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding. Visit the BCPS website for additional information at FLSA: Non-exempt This position is eligible for overtime and/or compensatory time under FLSA. Benefits: BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees 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. All new hires will attend a benefits and retirement orientation upon hire. Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees at Regular Bus Drivers are eligible for the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System.

Application Instructions:

• Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.
• Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Information on your resume and application must match. This information is necessary for salary determination should you receive an offer of employment.
• Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will not be accepted.
• Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment. Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application may result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be the only document considered in determining your qualifications for a position.
• You MUST attach your unofficial transcript(s) or license(s) to your application if applying for a position as a teacher or position which requires Licensure/Certification.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• All people employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109.
• Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.
• If you have military experience, you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.
• Official transcripts will be required upon hire and must be sent via escript/clearinghouse from your university.
• Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.
• All newly hired personnel must attend a Benefits and Retirement Orientation meeting.

• Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.

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Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) is the 22nd largest school district in the nation and the 3rd largest in Maryland with over 21,000 employees supporting over 111,000 students. BCPS has 26 Maryland Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence and 23 National Blue Ribbon schools, 32 magnet schools and 116 magnet programs. Baltimore County Public Schools is seeking highly effective employees that will inspire,