Utility Bus Driver

Utility Bus Driver

Utility Driver is a full-time driving position that reports to work every day and is dispatched to routes across the county based on the absences of other bus drivers. When not assigned to a bus route, the Utility Driver will perform other duties as assigned by the Fleet Services Supervisor.

Parking location is 820 Commonwealth Avenue

Grade 8 of the ESP Salary Scale $21.60- $39.08 per hour

Approximately 6 Hours/Day, 10-Month Work Year (Some assignments may require additional work hours beyond 6 hours)

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Meet all licensing requirements of the Motor Vehicle Administration for Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Meet all the requirements of COMAR l3A.06.07 (PUPIL TRANSPORTATION) for School Bus Driver.
• Have no more than two current points on the driving record, and have a satisfactory past driving record.
• Successfully completed the Maryland State Department of Education required pre-service instruction.
• Have no evidence of a criminal record which makes the individual unfit for employment as a school bus driver.
• Must be 21 years of age to operate a school bus.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Satisfactorily completes the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Administration physical examination for school bus drivers.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

• Demonstrate an aptitude and competence for the position of School Bus Driver.
• Provide acceptable references as to one's ability to work with and supervise children.

• Report to bus lot on Commonwealth Avenue each day, both morning and afternoon.
• Shuttle spare buses to breakdowns and accidents.
• Be assigned a spare bus for pre-trip inspection each day.
• Clean assigned spare bus on a regular basis, and prepares spare bus for three annual bus inspections.
• Assist in cleaning and fueling spare school buses.
• Assist in cleaning and fueling pool cars.
• Assist in cleaning wash bays and fueling area.
• Drive as a substitute driver on open routes as assigned by Supervisors or Dispatcher.
• Perform a pre-trip inspection prior to each route, checking for mechanical defects.
• Perform a post-trip inspection following each route, checking for damage, students and belongings.
• Notify the Transportation Department in case of mechanical failure or lateness.
• Operate the bus within the guidelines as outlined in the WCPS School Bus Drivers Handbook.
• Proper uses of all safety equipment including use of driver's seat belt and shoulder harness.
• Keep to assigned schedule.
• Obey all traffic laws.
• Observe all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
• Responsible for pupil accountability.
• Enforce rules and regulations for students riding the bus.
• Maintain discipline when students are on bus.
• Report undisciplined students to the proper authority.
• Transport only authorized students.
• Discharge students only at authorized stops.
• Exercise responsible leadership when on school trips.
• Report all accidents immediately and completes required reports.
• Demonstrate courteous and professional demeanor to all stakeholders of Washington County Public Schools.
• Perform other school bus related duties as may be assigned.

• Required periods of sitting and driving.
• Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with others as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, and hear.
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
• Ability to move, raise, lower, and carry objects up to 20lbs on a regular basis and over 20lbs on an irregular basis.
• Must be able to bend, crouch, stoop, reach, and climb stairs.
• Will be subjected to loud noises, dusts, fumes, hot and cold outdoor temperatures and related weather conditions.