Bus Driver/CDL - Grant Funded - (Hourly) Must have Current CDL, Class B with a Passenger Endorsement

Governmentjobs.com; California (MD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A government role in St. Mary's County offers a position as a transportation driver. Responsibilities include operating buses to safely transport patrons, maintaining vehicle condition, and completing required documentation. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and a valid MD Driver's License Class B/CDL with Passenger Endorsement.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate a bus or vehicle safely.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to keep accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Transport patrons on fixed and paratransit routes.
• Complete data sheets and collect fares.
• Perform vehicle inspections and maintenance.

Skills

Communication

Record keeping

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

Performs transportation services for patrons to destinations on all transportation routes within the County.

1. Transports patrons to destinations on all transportation fixed and/or paratransit routes within the County;
2. Completes the Driver Data Collection sheet, which shows trip mileage, ticket sales, monthly pass sales, and passenger ridership;
3. Collects passenger fares;
4. Performs pre- and post-trip inspection of the assigned vehicle;
5. Maintains and cleans the vehicle;
6. Ensures vehicle fluids and fuel are full;
7. Assists passengers load or disembark when necessary;
8. Transports Paratransit clients;
9. Attends in-service training;
10. Performs other duties as assigned.

1. Ability to gain working knowledge of St. Mary's County Government policies and procedures;
2. Ability to safely operate a bus or other assigned vehicle;
3. Ability to effectively communicate with other staff and members of the public;
4. Ability to keep accurate records;
5. Knowledge of Maryland state traffic laws and St. Mary's County roads;
6. Basic math skills.

1. High school diploma or G.E.D.;
2. Or any equivalent combination of acceptable education and experience which has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities cited may be considered.

Additional Requirements:

1. Valid MD Driver's License Class B/CDL with Passenger Endorsement.
2. Valid or successful completion of Department of Transportation Physical/DOT physical examination.
3. Available to work any shifts between Monday-Friday 5:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.; Saturdays 5:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. and Sundays 5:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
4. Position is classified as safety-sensitive and shall be subject to drug and alcohol testing as required under federal regulations.
5. Successful candidate must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States prior to employment.

Physical and Environmental Conditions:

Work demands occasional strenuous effort. May perform manual work involving walking over rough, uneven terrain, repeated bending, climbing, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching or handling moderately heavy equipment or materials from 30 to 60 pounds. Must also have the physical ability to push/pull, squat, twist and turn, and have the ability to evacuate people from the bus in the event of dangerous conditions and be able to sit for long periods.

Work involves risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions, e.g., working around moving parts or machines, and/or avoidance of trips and falls, observance of traffic signals, and/or working in moderate to adverse outdoor weather conditions.