Lead Driver: Van

Anne Arundel County Public Schools

Pasadena (MD)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Anne Arundel County Public Schools is seeking a Lead Driver: Van in Pasadena, MD. The role supports day-to-day driver assignments and student transport operations with a focus on safety and reliability.

The position requires a CDL Class B with P and S endorsements upon hire, plus a high school diploma and multiple years of driving and student-transport experience. Strong communication and patience with students are essential.

Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalency.
Five years of driving experience with a valid license.
One year of experience transporting students.

Responsibilities

Assist in day-to-day driver assignments and scheduling.
Operate a vehicle transporting students.
Maintain daily attendance/logs for drivers and attendants.
Update daily assignments for drivers/attendants and notify changes.
Assist with routing, scheduling, and program data entry.

Skills

Patience with students

Communication

Customer service

Radio/phone handling

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency

Tools

Routing software

MS Office

Job description

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Job Description

Title Code:

Lead Driver:Van

JOB SUMMARY
Serves as the Driver Lead, assisting in the day-to-day assignments of drivers and attendants transporting Special Education and/or McKinney-Vento Students. Performs a variety of technical level tasks to assist the Supervisors in Transportation, Routing, Maintenance and Scheduling. Takes telephone inquiries and radio transmissions concerning the Transportation Division. Additional Work Days/Hours
Based on the assignment, the following additional work days and/or hours may be required as needed:

Ability to work flexible schedules
Inclement weather conditions
Outside of normal business hours
Summer hours

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists with telephone inquiries and receives radio calls of breakdowns, accidents, delays or operating/maintenance difficulties.
Operates a vehicle transporting students.
Assists in managing the substitute drivers and attendants assignments.
Assists in maintaining a daily log of driver/attendants who are absent for easy reference and payroll purposes.
Notifies drivers and attendants of any changes in daily assignments.
Assists in the routing, scheduling, and assignments.
Assists in the accumulation and validation of necessary information for students/parents in relevant programs.
Assists with the preparation and maintenance of up-to-date office records including data entry for computer assisted routing program for students transported.
Maintains familiarity with the County through information supplied by the supervisors and other transportation staff.
Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

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

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate required.

Experience

Five (5) years related actual driving experience during which time a valid operator’s license was held required; and
One (1) year specific experience transporting students required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

Some knowledge of and/or experience in dealing with special needs students preferred.
Ability to exercise considerable patience and to assist special needs students during their transportation to and from school.
Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with staff, students, and parents.
Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite -Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).

Licenses and Certifications

Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.

Hold or be eligible for Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certification issued by American Heart Association, Inc (AHA) or American Red Cross authorized training centers preferred; and
Hold or be eligible for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification issued by American Heart Association, Inc (AHA) or American Red Cross authorized training centers preferred; and
Hold or be eligible for First Aid Certification issued by American Heart Association, Inc (AHA) or American Red Cross authorized training centers preferred.
Upon hire, Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B with Passenger Transport (P) and School Bus Authorized (S) endorsement (Maryland) issued by Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) required; and
Proof of a good driving record required.
Daily access to reliable transportation.

Driving Requirements

Driving is required to conduct bona fide Board business that is within the scope of employment in this position.
Board Vehicle

LEADERSHIP ROLE

Lead Worker
This position acts as the lead for 6 to 20 direct staff.
This position acts as the lead for indirect staff.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

Standing: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
Walking: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
Sitting: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
Keyboarding: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
Pushing: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
Pulling: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
Reaching (with hands and/or arms): under 1/3 of the time
Stooping: under 1/3 of the time
Kneeling: under 1/3 of the time
Bending: under 1/3 of the time
Talking: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
Hearing: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
Repetitive Motions: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
Driving: over 2/3 of the time
As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Vision

The vision demands with correction described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
Color vision (ability to identify/distinguish colors)
Peripheral vision
Depth perception
Ability to adjust focus
Office, school or similar indoor environment: under 1/3 of the time
Outdoor environment: over 2/3 of the time
Street environment (near moving traffic): over 2/3 of the time
Temperature Change: over 2/3 of the time

Exposure

Outdoor weather conditions: over 2/3 of the time
Extreme cold (below 32 degrees): between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
Extreme heat (above 100 degrees): between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
Work near moving mechanical parts: under 1/3 of the time
Communicable diseases: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
Moderate: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time

Weight & Force

Lifting and carrying requirements

Up to 40 pounds: under 1/3 of the time

Travel Requirements

80% daily day travel within the community

JOB INFORMATION

Approved Date: 10/1/2026

Established Date: 6/1/2022

Title Code: E43167

Title: DRIVER LEAD: VAN

Alternate Title: Lead Driver: Van

Reports to Generic: Senior Manager

Reports to Specific: MANAGER SENIOR: OPERATIONS TRANSPORTATION

Division: Operations

Business Unit: Transportation

Department: Transportation Operations

Negotiated Agreement: American Federation of State, County, & Municipal Employees (AFSCME)

Unit: III

Days Worked: 260

FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Grade: AG11

Months Worked: 12

Hours Worked: 8

Job Family: Transportation Services

Sub-Function: Bus/Van Drivers/Assistants

VR 27068

Position Type: 1.00 FTE

Job Categories: Support Staff > Transportation

Equal Opportunity Employer

Anne Arundel County Public Schools prohibits discrimination in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or disability. For more information, contact: Anne Arundel County Public Schools Division of Human Resources, 2644 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD 21401.410-222-5061 TDD 410-222-5000 or Email Recruitment

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