Transportation Specialist-Driver Trainer

Transportation Specialist-Driver Trainer 07-14-2026

Worcester County Public Schools Transportation – Newark, Maryland

Starting Date: Immediately

POSITION: Transportation Specialist / Driver Instructor

Works under the direction of the Manager of Transportation to assure the safe and efficient operation of the Worcester County Public Schools Transportation Department.

• Assists Manager of Transportation in day-to-day operations of the department and acts as the Manager’s designee when directed.
• Collaborates with the Manager of Transportation to oversee transportation software programs.
• Certify bus drivers to safely transport students for school and school-related activities.
• Develop, conduct, and maintain records of pre-service and in-service training programs as per COMAR and MSDE guidelines.
• Conduct safety meetings and instruct National Safety Council Defensive Driving classes.
• Train driver applicants in classroom and behind-the-wheel training for CDL licenses with S and P endorsements.
• Evaluate driver performance through observation with the Supervisor of Transportation/Operations.
• Maintain records required by the Motor Vehicle Administration, MSDE, DOT, and federal motor carrier safety regulations.
• Ensure compliance with drug and alcohol program requirements (Title 49 CFR, Part 40).
• Use computers to manage records for drivers and aides.
• Evaluate transportation routes and report unsafe road conditions.
• Assess road conditions during inclement weather.
• Serve as a substitute bus driver or aide as needed.
• Assist in maintaining the department’s fleet.
• Coordinate vehicle inspections per COMAR standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager of Transportation.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of five years of experience as a school bus driver preferred.

• Certified as a bus driver trainer per MSDE and COMAR requirements.
• Valid Maryland CDL with air brake, passenger, and school bus endorsements.

• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical documents and write reports.
• Mathematical
  
  Skills:
  
  Basic mathematical ability.
• Reasoning Ability: Solve practical problems and interpret instructions in various formats.
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Basic knowledge of Word, Excel, and internet applications; willingness to pursue training.
• Other
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of Federal and State driving regulations and the Worcester County road network.

• Talk, hear, and listen to others.
• Frequently sit, stand, use hands and arms.
• Occasionally lift/move up to 50 pounds.
• Operate wheelchair lifts and secure disabled passengers.

• Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and moderate noise levels.
• May work in extreme heat or cold weather.

This is a 12-month exempt benefitted position. Salary S-09 based on direct experience relevant to the job description.

Position Type: Full-Time

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Worcester County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Supervisor of Human Resources, Worcester County Board of Education, 6270 Worcester Highway, Newark, MD 21841, .