Bus Driver
Bus Driver (CDL) - Full Time
Rate of Pay: |
$40,162 - Annual |
JOB SUMMARY
Provides transportation for elderly and disabled persons and for the general public as required |
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Provides cordial, responsive and accurate customer service. Ability to handle customer issues on the spot and if needed report incidents on problems to dispatch. Handles customers professionally. Able to operate all Non-CDL required vehicles in the County Ride fleet; to include cars, mini-vans, and with the appropriate license any and all passenger buses in the fleet. Operates a two-way radio or other communication device to receive directions and assignments and ensures all communication is professional, appropriate, and in accordance with policies and procedures.
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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bus Driver - High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and three to five years driving experience preferred and/or an acceptable combination of training and experience. Possession of a Maryland Class B Commercial Driver’s License with passenger endorsements as issued by the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (or an equivalent license from another state). |
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and drive a large vehicle; the employee may be required to regularly stand and walk and occasionally climb, stoop or kneel. Occasionally lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects weighing up to 100 lbs for short distances unassisted and for longer distances with assistance from another employee. |
GENERAL INFORMATION
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Conversant with the English language. Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, memos and ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information to clients and other employees of the organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to perform basic math skills such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and distance.
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in potentially dangerous situations.