Bus Driver

About This Role

Drive students safely to and from various schools on regular routes and school-sponsored field trips for Frederick County Public Schools, ensuring a safe and positive environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain excellent attendance and punctuality on the job
• Transport students safely to and from various schools on regular routes directed by the Transportation department
• Maintain discipline of students on board while remaining a defensive safe driver and reports severe misbehavior to school administrators as needed
• Drive safely and responsibly and maintains a positive, pleasant, and safe environment for all students
• Interact in a positive and professional manner with parents, school administrators and staff
• Perform as a team player in assisting or serving as the bus assistant whenever necessary
• Transport wheelchair students assisting with loading/unloading, use of wheelchair lifts, and has knowledge of wheelchair securements
• Maintain confidential medical logs and attendance records for special needs students
• Submit all paperwork and required forms by requested due date
• Responsible for keeping assigned bus clean, inside and out and that maintenance is performed as needed
• Attend all in-service/other training meetings as required

Requirements

• Successfully complete pre-service instructional training course as required pursuant to COMAR 13a.06.06
• Ability to read/write the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public and students
• No more than two (2) current points on driving record and a satisfactory past driving record
• Ability to use and maintain FCPS email account
• At least 21 years of age
• Five (5) years of driving experience, during which time you held a valid driver's license
• Meet all Motor Vehicle Licensing requirements for a commercial driver's license (CDL) Class B with a passenger and school bus endorsement
• Satisfactorily pass the appropriate medical examination for school vehicle drivers as stated in COMAR 11.19.05.01
• Receive a negative controlled substance test as required under COMAR 13a.06.07 paragraph .09
• Maintain a driving record in accordance with COMAR 13A.06.07, paragraph .06
• Capable of lifting a minimum of 50 lbs. with frequent climbing
• Ability to drive any size or type school bus in the fleet and in various weather conditions
• Capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of driving experience, during which time you held a valid driver's license.

Nice to Have

• Current CDL holder
• Previous school bus driving experience