School Bus Driver

Description :

The Arc Carroll County is hiring School Bus Drivers for the 2024-2025 school year. As a school bus driver, you will transport special needs children to and from school each morning and afternoon (some mid-day runs as well).

Our School Bus Drivers will also conduct pre-trip inspections of their vehicle, maintain trip reports, and adhere to all safety rules and regulations.

All school buses have an Assistant who provides support and supervision to the students. School Bus Driver Applicants must also meet requirements of Carroll County Board of Education.

COMPENSATION :

• Pay Rate is $24.92 in compliance with Maryland's Equal Pay for Equal Work law and based on experience and qualifications.
• Overtime pay available.

BUS DRIVER BENEFITS :

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance available if you work at least 25 hours per week.
• 403(b) plan - eligible immediately upon hire.
• Paid sick days.
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs.
• Credit Union Membership.

BUS DRIVER ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - In addition to the above, you will :

• Operate vehicle in a safe manner that complies with all laws, regulations and policies of the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration, Carroll County Public Schools and The Arc.
• Attend all meetings pre-service and in-service training required by Carroll County Public Schools and The Arc.
• Complete trip reports as requested.
• Take bus to state and county inspections when scheduled.
• Report vehicle defects promptly, in writing, to the Director of Transportation.
• Clean vehicle bi-weekly.
• Maintain a good rapport with Bus Assistant, students, parents, guardians and personnel of the public school system and The Arc Carroll County.
• Contact each parent / guardian at the beginning of each school year, or as needed throughout the school year when changes occur, to introduce yourself, your assistant, and the bus schedule.

Requirements :

• Must possess a valid driver's license for at least five years.
• Driving record must be in good standing; must not have more than two (2) current points.
• Must possess or acquire a Maryland Commercial Driver's License, with appropriate endorsements.
• Must meet physical requirements annually for school bus drivers, as dictated by the Carroll County Public School System and the State of Maryland.
• Must meet all requirements established by the Carroll County Public School System and the State of Maryland.
• Clean drug screen and criminal record (The Arc provides programs, services, and direct care to vulnerable adults).

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