Lead Driver: Van

Anne-Arundel-County-Public-Schools; Pasadena (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Anne Arundel County Public Schools Transportation Lot Office - Pasadena, Maryland seeks a Lead Driver: Van to supervise driver assignments and support transportation operations for Special Education and McKinney-Vento students. Responsibilities include routing, scheduling, and handling inquiries by phone and radio.

The role requires experience in student transport, strong communication, and the ability to work flexible hours; CDL-B P and S endorsements are needed upon hire, with AED/CPR/First

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day driver assignments and scheduling.
• Operate a vehicle transporting students.
• Maintain daily logs for attendance and payroll.
• Notify drivers/attendants of daily changes and updates.
• Assist in routing, scheduling, and assignments.

Skills

Patience and empathy

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Technology proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Lead Driver: Van

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Job Details

Job ID: 5970297

Application Deadline: Nov 06, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 23, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

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
• On call
• 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

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

People Lead

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

Lead Worker Duties/Responsibilities

• Trains employees.
• Directs the work of employees.
• Maintains records.
• Provides feedback to assist the supervisor’s assessment of the employee’s performance.
• Plans the work.
• Instructs employees in specific techniques and technical methods to use.
• Performs same type of work as employees the Lead Worker is assigned to lead.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

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

• 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

Work Environment

• 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

Noise Level

• 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

ORGANIZATION

Division: Operations

Business Unit: Transportation

Department: Transportation Operations

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

HR JOB INFORMATION

Unit: III

Days Worked: 260

FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Grade:

AG11

Essential Job:

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

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 2644 Riva Road
• Annapolis, Maryland 21401
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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