Driver: Van

Anne Arundel County Public Schools Transportation Lot Office - Pasadena, Maryland Open in Google Maps

Title Code:

Van Driver

JOB SUMMARY
Operates an alternative school vehicle in transporting comprehensive and special education students to and from schools. Work involves responsibility for making daily pre-trip, post trip and safety inspection; notifying appropriate persons in case of mechanical breakdowns, delays, or accidents; and completing required forms or reports as designated.
Additional Work Days/Hours
Based on the assignment, the following additional work days and/or hours may be required as needed:

• Ability to work flexible schedules
• Extended hours
• Inclement weather conditions
• Overtime as needed
• Summer hours

Job : 5959369

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: To Be Determined

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates a school vehicle in transporting students.
• Makes pre-trip and post trip safety inspections before and after operation; and reports mechanical defects to repair shop personnel, accordingly.
• Drives vehicle in a safe and prudent manner, obeying all State and local traffic laws and Transportation Division Regulations.
• Transports and discharges only authorized students at designated schools/locations.
• Maintains discipline of students aboard the alternative school vehicle; and reports cases of misbehavior or other problems to school administration/Transportation officials.
• Adheres to and maintains assigned work schedules and designated routes. Reports any prolonged traffic delays and/or lateness to supervisors.
• Notifies appropriate persons in case of mechanical breakdowns.
• Reports all accidents and completes required report as instructed.
• Attends in-service training as prescribed under COMAR 13.a.06.07.09B and as conducted by the Transportation Division.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate required.

• Three (3) years related actual driving experience during which time a valid operator's license was held required.

• Some knowledge of and/or experience in dealing with special needs students preferred.
• Ability to pass non-commercial Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). required.
• Ability to exercise considerable patience and to assist special needs students during their transportation to and from school.
• Ability to work cooperatively with staff, students, and parents.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite
  -Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).

Licenses and Certifications

Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.

• Upon hire, Department of Transportation  examination (Annual) issued by a licensed medical examiner listed on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Registry required.
• Hold or be eligible for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification issued by American Heart Association, Inc (AHA) or American Red Cross authorized training centers preferred; and
• Hold or be eligible for First Aid Certification issued by American Heart Association, Inc (AHA) or American Red Cross authorized training centers preferred.
• Hold or be eligible for Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certification issued by AACPS/Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) preferred.
• Hold or be eligible for Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B with Passenger Transport (P) and School Bus Authorized (S) endorsement (Maryland) issued by Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) preferred.
• Upon hire, Driver's License (DL) Class C Non-Commercial issued by Maryland or State of Legal Residence (MVA/DMV) required; and
• Proof of a good driving record required.
• Daily access to reliable transportation.

Driving Requirements

• Driving is required to conduct bona fide Board business that is within the scope of employment in this position.
• Board…