Release Date:  February 19, 2025

Application Deadline:  Open Until Filled

Requisition: 11233

POSITION:       School Bus Driver

REPORTS TO:   Director of Transportation or designee

LOCATION:       Division of Supporting Services

SALARY:           The salary for this position will be based on EASMC-ESP salary schedule for Bus Drivers and Bus Attendants 10-month 7-hour employees - Range 10 ($26,746 - $40,454).

EFFECTIVE:        TBD

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Qualified applicants, including current employees of St. Mary's County Public Schools, must complete a TalentEd online application.   In addition to the online application, any support documentation (copy of certification where applicable) must be scanned and uploaded to the TalentEd application.  The online application and any support documentation must clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications, including information about the applicant’s background, experience, and professional qualifications.  Failure to submit all required documentation will result in your application being considered incomplete.  Incomplete applications will not be forwarded to the selection committee for review.   Following a screening of credentials, interviews will be scheduled. Please contact the Department of Human Resources with questions. (301-475-5511, ext. 32187) 

NATURE OF WORK:

This position is responsible for operating a school bus and transporting students.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ability to professionally relate to and collaborate with co-workers, students, and community members
• Ability to understand and maintain confidentiality

• Ability to use technology effectively to complete tasks
• Ability to report to work daily and on time
• Possess effective organizational skills
• Ability to work independently
• Possess effective written and oral communication skills
• Ability to follow both written and verbal instructions
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to drive the bus and follow the assigned bus route(s)
• Possess knowledge and meet all federal, state, and local laws and requirements for operating a school bus
• Possess knowledge of the programs, policies, and procedures of the St. Mary’s County Public School System 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drives bus routes as assigned, in-county or out-of-county
• Drives field trips as needed
• Drives for emergency situations as needed
• Completes a written report in the event of an accident
• Maintains order on the bus
• Assists with restraining students if required
• Assists aide in the loading and unloading of students
• Assists in administering first aid if required
• Performs other related and non-related job duties as assigned 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Must be a certified bus driver for St. Mary’s County Public Schools
• Possess a valid commercial driver’s license, Class B with passenger and air brake endorsement
• Pass a Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration physical examination

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:

Full-time ten-month position.

SALARY GRADE RANGE:

The salary for this position will be based on EASMC-ESP salary schedule for Bus Drivers and Attendants ten-month seven-hour employees – Range 10.

BARGAINING UNIT ELIGIBILITY:  EASMC-ESP

Revised: 07.2024