Bus Driver - Full-Time (Grant Funded)

Salary : $50,419.20 Annually
Location : California, MD
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202200354
Department: Public Works and Transportation
Opening Date: 05/27/2026
Closing Date: 6/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern


Job Summary


Performs transportation services for patrons to destinations on all transportation routes within the County.

The hiring salary for this position is $50,420 annually; full salary range for this position is $41,371 - $71,282

Essential Functions

1. Transports patrons to destinations on all transportation routes fixed and/or paratransit within the County;
2. Complete the Driver Data Collection sheet; which shows trip mileage and passenger ridership;
3. Performs pre and post trip inspection of vehicle assigned;
4. Maintains and cleans vehicle;
5. Ensures vehicle fluids and fuel are full;
6. Assists passengers load or disembark when necessary;
7. Attend in-service training;
8. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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

Education and Experience

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

Additional Requirements:

1. Valid MD Driver's License Class B/CDL with Passenger Endorsement.
2. Successful completion of Department of Transportation Physical/DOT physical examination.
3. Available to work Monday - Friday 5:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. and Saturdays 5:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. and Sundays 5:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
4. Position is classified as safety-sensitive and shall be subject to drug and alcohol testing as required under federal regulations.
5. Successful candidate must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States prior to employment.
6. Must successfully pass background investigation with favorable results;
7. 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 60 pounds. 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.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plan, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, identity theft protection, sick-leave transfer, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Regular Part-time employees who work an average of 20 or more hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page at the following link:
01


Do you have a current Maryland CDL Driver's License with a passenger endorsement? IF YOU DO NOT PLEASE DO NOT APPLY.

• Yes
• No

02


Do you have a High School diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

03


Do you have a current DOT physical?

• Yes
• No

Required Question