School Bus Driver Job Bel Air area,Maryland USA,Transportation

Position: School Bus Driver – Full-time and Hourly Positions Available

Overview

School Bus Driver – Full-time and Hourly Positions Available

Harford, United States (On-site)

Job Description

Human Resources Office

102 S. Hickory Avenue, Bel Air, Maryland 21014

Telephone:

www.hcps.org

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HCPS is committed to recruiting and retaining effective and diverse educators and staff to build a climate of student success and improve learning experiences for every child in every classroom.

School Bus Driver – Full-time and Hourly Positions Available

Transportation

Responsibilities

To perform assigned production duties in a timely manner. Supervise employees who assist in this preparation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Operates a school bus in a safe manner, obeying all state laws and HCPS policies and procedures at all times.

Effectively controls emergencies utilizing the appropriate procedures.

Displays appropriate conduct at all times when representing Harford County Public Schools.

Proficient in the use of and able to clearly demonstrate the proper use of a wheelchair lift, wheelchair lie downs (side, forward, buckles, retractor) and orthopedic devices.

Maintains a clean and sanitary school bus.

Detects and immediately reports mechanical problems or any defects of the bus to the appropriate personnel.

Works with the school bus attendant, teachers, and administrators to meet the specialized needs of the students, as necessary.

May need to fulfill the responsibility of a School Bus Attendant, when needed.

Other responsibilities:

Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Must hold and maintain a valid Maryland (or state of residency) Commercial Driver's License with all required endorsements.

Must be able to pass DOT physical. Remains free of controlled substances and successfully passes random drug and alcohol tests.

Must maintain a clean and professional appearance.

Must satisfy all requirements listed in the Code of Maryland Regulations for a Bus Driver and Bus Attendant.

Must possess high school diploma, GED or equivalent.

Able to communicate effectively with fellow employees, students, and the public, as well as provide written and oral reports to school personnel and supervisor as required.

Must meet and maintain certification as a Bus Attendant through Harford County Public Schools.

Specific skills as directed to by administrators or school personnel to meet the needs of the students.

Physically able to perform the essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodations, including safely ascending and descending bus steps, lifting 40 pounds, dragging 40 pounds for 30 feet, squatting, kneeling and operating all emergency exits and following proper procedures for safe emergency evacuations.

Salary

Salary range for full-time ten-month positions based on GRADE 1 of the FY AFSCME Salary Schedule for Bus Driver Personnel. Starting Salary: $20,084 – Maximum Earnings Potential $46,388. Those who are entering or returning to employment with Harford County Public Schools will begin on Step 1.

Hourly non-benefited rate for Bus Drivers with less than six years’ experience: $22.07/hr hourly non-benefited rate for Bus Drivers with six or more years’ of experience: $25.59/hr.

HCPS offers an expansive benefits package including individual and family medical, vision, dental, life insurance, retirement savings, pension, paid time off, and more.

Requirements & Benefits