Lead Driver: Van

TrulyHired; Pasadena (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS) seeks a Lead Driver: Van to oversee day-to-day driver and attendant assignments for transporting Special Education and McKinney-Vento students. Duties include handling inquiries, assisting with routing/scheduling, and maintaining records for payroll and operations.

The role requires a high school diploma, 5 years driving experience, and 1 year of student-transport experience, with CDL-B and student transport endorsements upon hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate required.
• Five (5) years related driving experience with a valid license required.
• One (1) year experience transporting students required.
• Some knowledge of dealing with special needs students preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates a vehicle transporting students.
• Assists in managing substitute drivers and attendants assignments.
• Maintains a daily log of driver/attendants absence for payroll reference.
• Notifies drivers and attendants of daily assignment changes.
• Assists in routing, scheduling, and assignments.

Skills

Driver lead

Scheduling

Communication

Team leadership

Records keeping

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

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

• 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

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

Work Environment

Location

• 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

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

Click HERE to view salary scale. Scroll down to locate (Unit 3 - AFSCME).

Essential Job:

Months Worked:

12

Hours Worked:

8

Job Family:

Transportation Services

Sub-Function:

Bus/Van Drivers/Assistants

VR 27068

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