Transportation Associate

Wicomico County Public Schools; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Wicomico County Public Schools in Salisbury, MD is seeking a Transportation Associate to support the Transportation Department and ensure safe, compliant bus operations. The role includes preservice instruction for driver applicants, driver and bus assistant training, and coordinating evaluations and safety programs.

Ideal candidates hold a High School Diploma/GED, CDL with P/S/airbrake, and MSDE certification eligibility.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Eligible for certification as a Driver Instructor by the Maryland State Department of Education.
• CDL with P, S, and airbrake endorsements.
• Five years of school bus driving experience.
• Thorough knowledge of laws and procedures to supervise, instruct and evaluate drivers.
• Ability to demonstrate and perform safe driving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with staff, contractors and agencies.
• Organize and maintain records and documents.
• Handle stressful situations and make decisions in emergencies.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• No conflicting interests with current bus contractors.
• Maintain excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Flexibility to work unusual hours.
• Must provide a cell phone with stipend.

Responsibilities

• Conduct classroom and behind-the-wheel preservice instruction for bus driver applicants.
• Conduct pre-service training for bus assistants.
• Plan and conduct classroom in-service training for drivers and assistants.
• Explain and demonstrate safe school bus driving skills.
• Conduct school vehicle driver evaluations as required by COMAR.
• Conduct school bus assistant evaluations.
• Participate in driver instructor workshops and other professional development.
• Provide instruction on duties and responsibilities of drivers and assistants.
• Assist in administration of drug and alcohol testing for drivers.
• Investigate bus incidents and prepare reports for agencies.
• Maintain files for drivers, assistants and contractors.
• Certify completion of program requirements for candidates.
• Assist in yearly bus inspections.
• Maintain training records, equipment inventory and inspection records.
• Maintain confidentiality on transportation matters.
• Assist with coverage of school vehicle routes.
• Review surveillance videos as needed.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent verbal & written comms

Positive working relationships

Organizational skills

Stress management

Punctual attendance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Transportation Associate

Wicomico County Public Schools TRANSPORTATION - Salisbury, Maryland Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Application Deadline: Sep 09, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Salary (non-negotiable)

$54,600 - $75,462 with benefits package

Paygrade 12

Hours

12 months, 40 hours, 260 days

Contract Unit: This position is part of the non-supervisory support services bargaining unit.
FLSA: Non-Exempt

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Eligible for certification as a Driver Instructor by the Maryland State Department of Education.
• Commercial driver’s license with “P,” “S,” and airbrake endorsements.
• Five (5) years of successful school bus driving experience.
• Thorough knowledge of the laws, regulations, policies, procedures, methods and techniques used to supervise, instruct and evaluate school bus drivers.
• Possess the ability to demonstrate and perform effective driving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop positive working relationships with board of education staff, parents, school bus contractors, school vehicle drivers and local and state agencies.
• Ability to organize and maintain records and documents.
• Ability to handle stressful situations and make appropriate decisions in emergency situations.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications.
• Must be void of any conflicting interest with existing Wicomico County school bus contractors.
• Maintain excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Flexibility to work unusual hours.
• Must provide a cell phone for use on the job for which the employee will receive a stipend.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct both classroom and behind-the-wheel preservice instructional programs for school bus driver applicants.
• Conduct pre-service training for bus assistants.
• Plan and conduct classroom in-service training for school bus drivers and bus assistants.
• Explain and demonstrate safe school bus driving skills.
• Conduct school vehicle driver evaluations as required by COMAR.
• Conduct school bus assistant evaluations.
• Participate in driver instructor workshops under the auspices of MSDE and willingness to participate in other professional development opportunities.
• Provide instruction in school vehicle driver duties and responsibilities as required by federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Assist in the administration of the drug and alcohol testing program for school vehicle drivers.
• Investigate school vehicle accidents and accidents involving Board of Education vehicles. Compile information to complete accident reports for submission to appropriate agencies.
• Maintain files pertaining to school vehicle drivers, bus assistants and bus contractors.
• Certify that all school vehicle driver candidates have satisfactorily completed all program requirements.
• Assist in yearly bus inspections.
• Maintain accurate training records, equipment inventory and inspection records for the fleet.
• Maintain confidentiality as applicable to transportation matters.
• Assist with the coverage of school vehicle routes.
• Assist with the retrieval and review of school vehicle surveillance videos.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Position Type: Full-Time Benefitted

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 2424 Northgate Dr. Ste. #500
• Salisbury, Maryland 21801
• Phone: [phone]