School Bus Driver

Caroline County Public Schools • Denton, MD

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About The Position

To provide safe transportation for students to and from school educational programs over specified routes within an established time schedule.

Requirements

• Holds Commercial Driver's License with Maryland endorsement for passenger vehicles
• Has five (5) years driving experience
• Complete the pre-service instruction as required pursuant to regulation .07A of COMAR 13A.06.07 and complete future in-service instruction as required in regulation .07B
• Has acceptable driving record
• Meets health and physical requirements as specified by the Board
• Ability to carry out written and/or oral instructions
• Ability to work in a friendly manner with co-workers, parents and students
• Be at least 21 years of age
• Received a negative controlled substances test result

Responsibilities

• Drives a school bus safely and professionally.
• Makes all necessary pre-driving inspections and immediate repairs, if possible.
• Keeps accurate records as required by the Transportation Department.
• Is responsible for knowing and following the Department of Motor Vehicle Laws, Maryland School Bus Laws and Caroline County Requirements.
• Reports any unsafe conditions on the bus route.
• Follows Board procedure for reporting all accidents.
• Participates in all mandatory on-site training.
• Has the bus inspected four (4) times per year as required by the Department of Motor Vehicles and the Caroline County Board of Education.
• Keeps an accurate list of student riders and follows the Board approved route and bus stops.
• Complies with discipline policies set forth in the Caroline County Public Schools Transportation Guidelines Handbook.
• Keeps the bus clean and in excellent operating condition.
• Is available in community during school days for potential emergencies.
• Assists in calling substitute drivers as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisor of Transportation.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed