QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

1. Holds Commercial Driver's License with Maryland endorsement for passenger vehicles
2. Has five (5) years driving experience
3. Complete the pre-service instruction as required pursuant to regulation .07A of COMAR 13A.06.07 and complete future in-service instruction as required in regulation .07B
4. Has acceptable driving record
5. Meets health and physical requirements as specified by the Board
6. Ability to carry out written and/or oral instructions
7. Ability to work in a friendly manner with co-workers, parents and students
8. Be at least 21 years of age
9. Received a negative controlled substances test result

REPORTS TO: Supervisor of Transportation

JOB GOAL: To provide safe transportation for students to and from school educational programs over specified routes within an established time schedule.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Drives a school bus safely and professionally.
2. Makes all necessary pre-driving inspections and immediate repairs, if possible.
3. Keeps accurate records as required by the Transportation Department.
4. Is responsible for knowing and following the Department of Motor Vehicle Laws, Maryland School Bus Laws and Caroline County Requirements.
5. Reports any unsafe conditions on the bus route.
6. Follows Board procedure for reporting all accidents.
7. Participates in all mandatory on-site training.
8. Has the bus inspected four (4) times per year as required by the Department of Motor Vehicles and the Caroline County Board of Education.
9. Keeps an accurate list of student riders and follows the Board approved route and bus stops.
10. Complies with discipline policies set forth in the Caroline County Public Schools Transportation Guidelines Handbook.
11. Keeps the bus clean and in excellent operating condition.
12. Is available in community during school days for potential emergencies.
13. Assists in calling substitute drivers as needed.
14. Performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisor of Transportation.

SALARY: Based on experience and training according to the pay scale for Bus Driver personnel.