Part-Time Bus Driver - Cecil Transit

SUMMARY: Position is responsible for safely transporting passengers within local and neighboring communities to and from their destinations on assigned routes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 1. Transports seniors, general public, medical patients, and disabled individuals on assigned routes. 2. Transports food trays and other supplies. 3. Ensures passenger safety, including those in wheel chairs, getting on and off vehicle and while in transit. 4. Inspects, cleans, and performs routine pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections. 5. Reports vehicle maintenance and/or repair needs. 6. Collects and tabulates fares. 7. Reviews trip sheet and maintains driver log. 8. Performs other duties as instructed and assigned.

Position works 32 hours per week.

Minimum Qualification Requirements Education Completion of 8th grade and ability to read, write and follow instructions. High School Diploma or G.E.D. High School Diploma preferred.

Experience Minimum of one (1) year experience as a professional driver preferred.

Certificate(s) and/or License(s) 1. Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Passenger endorsement and no Airbrake restriction with no more than three (3) points.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 1. Ability to maintain a good driving record within the County’s Motor Vehicle Operator policy. 2. Knowledge of County and neighboring community geography. 3. Knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation and Maryland Commercial Motor Vehicle regulations. 4. Knowledge of vehicle maintenance procedures and ability to perform pre- and post-trip inspections. 5. Ability to drive safely, utilizing knowledge of safe and defensive driving skills. This position description is representative of the general and most important components of this role and does not characterize every aspect of the job; other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as warranted and deemed appropriate. 6. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. 7. Ability to maintain accurate records. 8. Ability to operate wheelchair lift. 9. Ability to determine most efficient travel route.

Quarterly retention bonus for eligible employees*

Prior to appointment, employees are subject to pre-employment medical history review and drug testing, extensive background investigation (which may require CJIS and NCIC clearance), including but not limited to reference checking, and driving history, and an evaluation of training or experience.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $19.27 per hour

Expected hours: 32 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Supplemental Pay:

• Safety bonus

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $19