Driver - School Bus Trainee

This is a temporary trainee position. Candidates that successfully complete training will be eligible for hire as a 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. Drives various routes of regularly assigned bus drivers as needed. Performs other duties as assigned.

• 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 students 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.
• Drives various bus routes. Fills in for regularly assigned bus drivers or bus aides as needed.
• 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.
• Attend meetings.
• May take vehicles to service when necessary.
• Performs other duties of similar scope and complexity as assigned.
• Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board's policies and the professional standards.

Maximum Salary: $32.90 per hour
Minimum Salary: $22.40 per hour

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent is preferred.
• Meets and maintains all qualification and certification for school vehicle drivers required by the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR 13A.06.07/01).
• Possession of a valid commercial, Class C Maryland driver's license is required.
• Knowledge of school safety, procedural, and policy guidelines and applicable regulations.
• Skills 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 public.

• Other combinations of applicable education, training, or experience that provide the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.

Benefits:
This position is eligible for benefits. See the union information for details.

In accordance with Maryland law, City School is required to share the position salary ranges in its entirety. The hiring range for this position is $22.40–$26.37 per hour.

This position is affiliated with the Local (L44) bargaining union.

This position is affiliated with the City Retirement Plan.

Baltimore City Public Schools ("City Schools") does not discriminate in its employment, programs, and activities based on race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy or parenting status, family structure, ability (cognitive, social/emotional, and physical), veteran status, genetic information, age, immigration or citizenship status, socioeconomic status, language, or any other legally or constitutionally protected attributes or affiliations.

For more information, see the City Schools Nondiscrimination Notice.