Driver, Student Transportation - Kenwood
BCPSOperates non-commercial vehicles to transport students, faculty, and others to and from school, field trips, athletic events, and other events. Performs other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
- Operates non-commercial vehicles in compliance with laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Adheres to established schedules to safely pick up, transport, and discharge students and staff.
- Maintains student discipline on the vehicle during transport. Coordinates with school administrators and area transportation supervisors to resolve serious disciplinary problems.
- Transports students and faculty members on field trips and to and from athletic events.
- Completes pre- and post-trip inspections of vehicle. Fuels vehicle, as needed.
- Responsible for appearance of assigned vehicles. Reports suspected mechanical defects and malfunctioning equipment on assigned vehicles.
- Responsible for the cleanliness inside of the vehicle.
- Schedules and takes vehicles to service when necessary. Notes and reports any damage to assigned vehicle.
- Responsible for proper securing of all occupant restraint systems. Assists students in boarding vehicles; places wheelchairs securely; transports students' medical apparatus.
- Responds appropriately in emergency situations to include lift, carry, and/or drag students out of the vehicle.
- Develops emergency evacuation plans for all students with pertinent information for each group of students transported.
- Maintains records of vehicle operations and submits required reports; compiles and submits accident report information; and reports prolonged traffic delays.
- Attends meetings, trainings, and required annual in-service classes.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Training, and Experience:
- Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent preferred.
- Must be 21 years of age.
- Meets and maintains all qualifications and certifications for school vehicle drivers required by the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR 13A.06.07.01).
- Note:Other combination of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform effectively in the position, may be considered.
Licenses and Certifications
- Possession of a valid class C Maryland driver's license or an equivalent is required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of school safety, procedural, and policy guidelines and applicable regulations.
- Skill in communication and human relations.
- Ability to pass an annual physical examination and random drug tests for possession of DOT physical card. Ability to read and write. Ability to use and care for non-commercial vehicles 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.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
- Work requires the performance of physical labor including the operation of vehicles and travel throughout Baltimore County and surrounding jurisdictions. Work includes prolonged periods of sitting, lifting students, climbing on and off vehicle, using foot controls to operate gas and brake pedals. Lifting greater than 50 pounds is to be done with the assistance of another employee.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
This class specification defines the types of duties and level of difficulty of work required of positions in this title. It shall not be held to exclude duties not mentioned nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.
Citizenship, residency, or work VISA in United States required.
SALARY: Grade 04 on the AFSCME pay scale. Hourly rates range from $17.56 to $26.46.
Visit the BCPS Office of Payroll website for additional information on pay scales, other compensation and leave accruals at https://www.bcps.org/fiscalservices/payroll.
OTHER COMPENSATION: This position may also be eligible for shift differential and longevity as per the AFSCME Master Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding. Visit the BCPS website for additional information at https://www.bcps.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=2828&pageId=69996497.
FLSA: Non-Exempt
RETIREMENT: This position is eligible for the Baltimore County Employees’ Retirement System.
BENEFITS: BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans. Other benefits include paid holidays, sick, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves. All new hires will attend a benefits meeting upon hire.
Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees at
https://www.bcps.org/hr/compliance/benefits_and_retirement
This document describes the duties and responsibilities of a position. It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.
Application Instructions
Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.
- Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Information on your resume and application must match. This information is necessary for salary determination should you receive an offer of employment.
- Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will not be accepted.
- Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment. Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application may result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be the only document considered in determining your qualifications for a position.
- You MUST attach your unofficial transcript(s) or license(s) to your application if applying for a position as a teacher or position which requires Licensure/Certification.
Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education:
- Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications, and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant’s major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable only at the application stage. Official transcripts must be provided only after you have accepted a contingent offer.
- Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education may result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with your application.
Proof of Degree Equivalency:
- Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from a MSDE approved Foreign Transcript Evaluation Agency. This information is located on the MSDE website at https://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/DEE/Certification/Foreign-Transcript-Evaluation-Agencies.aspx
Pre-Employment Requirements:
- All people employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109.
TiErra Johnson
HR Analyst - Office of Staffing – Supporting Grounds & Transportation