Bus Driver

City of Frederick; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Bus Driver, where you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety and well-being of children during their camp activities. This position requires a dedicated individual with a valid commercial driver's license and a passion for working with youth. You will be responsible for following designated routes, maintaining discipline on the bus, and ensuring all safety protocols are met. Your expertise in local traffic laws and effective communication skills will be essential in creating a safe and enjoyable experience for all participants. If you are ready to make a positive impact in your community, this is the opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old and have five years of driving experience.
• Valid Maryland CDL with passenger endorsement required.

Responsibilities

• Drive children safely to various camp activities.
• Maintain discipline and safety of children on the bus.
• Perform vehicle inspections and report issues.

Skills

Knowledge of Maryland State traffic laws

Effective communication skills

Knowledge of local roads

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

JOB SUMMARY:

The Bus Driver will be responsible for driving the children safely to and from the various camp activities and trips. The driver will report directly to the Recreation Supervisor or the Camp Supervisor and will have a direct schedule and route to follow.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follows the route and directions as provided by the supervisor for various trips.
• Responsible for maintaining the discipline of children on the bus, and their safety.
• Performs both pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Records and reports any needed repairs, mileage and other pertinent information to the supervisor.
• Follows directions provided by the supervisor.
• Communicates any problems with children, staff, etc. to the Playground Supervisor.
• Works cooperatively and professionally and is courteous to all staff, children and parents involved with the program.
• Assists on trips and assumes other duties as directed by supervisors in between driving times.
• Ensures that all required work is submitted, complete and on time.
• Remains knowledgeable of disciplinary procedures and ensures a safe environment for children and staff.
• Wears staff shirt at all times, and dresses appropriately for working with children.
• Work varied working hours as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Five (5) years of driving experience, during which time you held a valid driver's license.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES AND/OR LICENSES:

• Valid Maryland Class A or Class B commercial driver's license (CDL) with passenger endorsement and airbrake endorsement, or an equivalent license from another state - copy of current driving record is required at time of interview. The employee must maintain the license for the duration of their employment.

REQUIRED SKILLS (Communication/Language; Mathematical; Computer; etc.):

• Knowledge of Maryland State, and local traffic laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of the roads in the Frederick City area.
• Effective written and communication (English) skills needed to communicate with children, parents, and staff as needed and to accurately follow written and spoken instructions.

*Writing skills

• Ability to satisfy all Department of Transportation requirements as they apply to periodic physical examinations and licensing standards.

OTHER DESIRABLES:

• First Aid & CPR certified.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and/or hear. The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally list and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITION: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to various weather conditions.