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Harford County Government is seeking a Bus Driver to provide safe, reliable, and timely transportation aligned with scheduled routes. The role emphasizes customer-friendly service, adherence to safety protocols, and professional interaction with riders.
Responsibilities include completing paperwork, performing vehicle inspections, and maintaining logs, with certification requirements including CDL Class B-P with Air Brake and clean driving record. Domestic safety standards apply.
The Bus Driver is responsible for providing customer friendly, safe, reliable and timely transportation services in co-ordination with scheduled bus times (weather and traffic permitting). Harford County Government Core Values are essential to successful job performance and this position, as with all positions at Harford County, is accountable for integrating Core Values in the execution of responsibilities.
Budgeted Salary: $23.20/Hour
Completes all required paperwork in a timely manner, maintains daily trip logs and reports accidents/incidents and vehicle defects to management for resolution; Assists in the maintenance of vehicle fleet by performing established pre- and post-trip inspections including cleaning and refueling assigned vehicle after each trip; Interacts regularly with public riders and responds calmly and professionally with all conflicts, maintains professionalism and positivity; Drives safely adhering to all established laws, rules of the road, and Department of Transportation regulations at all times maintaining strict focus on Safety First; Reports and schedules time off within established guidelines and process
Two (2) years' experience driving commercial vehicles
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High School Diploma or GED
Valid CDL, class B-P with Air Brake Endorsement, with no more than three points.
Ability to manage conflict and tactfully handle complaints and difficult situations; Knowledge and understanding of OSHA, DOT, EPA, DNREC and safety codes, regulations, and requirements or the ability to comprehend and apply such requirements; Knowledge of safety signs, symbols and labels; Knowledge of standards of confidentiality and ethical practice; Ability to make decisions and the use of independent judgement; Ability to manage conflict and tactfully handle complaints and difficult situations; Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; Ability to provide internal and external customer service in a courteous manor; Basic math, such as adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing; Basic computer skills with the ability to utilize software, hardware and communication devices to perform tasks; Attention to detail; Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders; Ability to maintain composure, even in very difficult situations; Ability to manage conflict and tactfully handle complaints and difficult situations.
Must comply with all Federal (OSHA), State of Maryland (MOSH), safety regulations and applicable Harford County safety policies, procedures, or manual as required for this position.
Harford County Government is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.
Candidates must pass a physical examination and drug/alcohol screening as required by the Federal Transit Administration and U.S. Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol Regulations.