Bus Driver-CDL (Hourly) WEEKEND ONLY

Job Title

Transportation Services

Job Summary

Performs transportation services for patrons to destinations on all transportation routes within the County. Maximum 10 hours per week.

Essential Functions

Transports patrons to destinations on all transportation routes within the County; Complete the Driver Data Collection sheet; which show trip mileage, and passenger ridership; Performs pre and post trip inspection of vehicle assigned; Maintains and cleans vehicle; Ensures vehicle fluids and fuel are full; Assists passengers load or disembark when necessary; Transport Paratransit clients; Attend in-service training; Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to gain working knowledge of St. Mary's County Government policies and procedures; Ability to safely operate a bus or other assigned vehicle; Ability to effectively communicate with other staff and members of the public; Ability to keep accurate records; Knowledge of Maryland state traffic laws and St Mary's County roads; Basic math skills.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or G.E.D.; Or any equivalent combination of acceptable education and experience which has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities cited may be considered.

Additional Requirements

Valid MD CDL Driver's License with passenger endorsement; Valid or successful completion of Department of Transportation Physical/DOT physical examination. Available to work any shifts between Saturdays 5:00 a.m. -11:00p.m. and Sundays 5:00 a.m. -8:00 p.m. Position is classified as safety-sensitive and shall be subject to drug and alcohol testing as required under federal regulations. Successful candidate must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States prior to employment. Must successfully pass background investigation with favorable results; Must pass a pre-employment drug test.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

Work demands occasional strenuous effort. May perform manual work involving walking over rough, uneven terrain, repeated bending climbing, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching or,. handling moderately heavy equipment or materials from 30 to 60pounds. Must also have the physical ability to push/pull, squat twist and turn and have the ability to evacuate people from the bus in the event of dangerous conditions and be able to sit for long periods of times. Work involves risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions, e.g., working around moving parts, or machines, and/or avoidance of trips and falls, observance of traffic signals, and/or working in moderate to adverse outdoor weather conditions.

Under the Affordable Care Act/ACA, hourly employees who average at least 30 hours of service per week over a 12 week measurement period are eligible for health insurance benefits. St. Mary's County Government provides sick and safe leave in the amount of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked for seasonal, and temporary employees who are scheduled to work 12 hours or more per week are eligible for leave. A summary of benefits can be found at the following link: Benefit Info