Transportation Associate

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.