Bus Driver

THE SEED SCHOOL OF MARYLAND INC•Baltimore, MD

54d

About The Position

The School Bus Driver is responsible for safely operating the school bus according to a daily schedule. He/she must ensure the school bus is in good operating condition at all times, maintain order and security on the bus and obey all laws, regulations and rules of conduct.

Requirements

A valid State of Maryland CDL-PS ( passenger and school bus endorsements preferred)
Valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate (DOT card)
CPR certification preferred
Three year driving history (can be obtained from MVA)
Background Check
Drug and alcohol screening
Ability to read and interpret a map
Ability to establish and maintain proper conduct and safety of passengers on the school bus
Ability to exercise good judgment and extreme caution while operating a school bus.

Responsibilities

Oversees the loading and unloading of students, releasing students to authorized individuals
Transporting students and staff to and from a variety of school sites/field trips.
Attentive to traffic and weather conditions while staying on schedule and ensuring safety of passengers
Maintains order to insure safety of passengers
Documents and reports disciplinary cases
Conducts established safety and operational inspection of vehicle prior to use
Reports any known mechanical repairs
Maintains a variety of records and reports including but not limited to mileage, routing and time schedules
Attends meetings, programs and in-service trainings as assigned
Maintains current required licenses and certificates
Notifies appropriate individuals of any delays in scheduled route
Assists with some administrative and basic maintenance duties as assigned by supervisor
Performs other related duties as assigned.