Driver, Student Transportation - Kenwood

Driver, Student Transportation - Kenwood Job Info

• Job Identification 2585
• Job Category Transportation
• Posting Date 03/10/2026, 01:47 PM
• Locations Kenwood Truck Center
• Apply Before 03/24/2026, 04:00 AM
• Job Schedule Full time

Operates non-commercial vehicles to transport students, faculty, and others to and from school, field trips, athletic events, and other events. Performs other duties as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Operates non-commercial vehicles in compliance with laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Adheres to established schedules to safely pick up, transport, and discharge students and staff.
• Maintains student discipline on the vehicle during transport. Coordinates with school administrators and area transportation supervisors to resolve serious disciplinary problems.
• Transports students and faculty members on field trips and to and from athletic events.
• Completes pre- and post-trip inspections of vehicle. Fuels vehicle, as needed.
• Responsible for appearance of assigned vehicles. Reports suspected mechanical defects and malfunctioning equipment on assigned vehicles.
• Responsible for the cleanliness inside of the vehicle.
• Schedules and takes vehicles to service when necessary. Notes and reports any damage to assigned vehicle.
• Responsible for proper securing of all occupant restraint systems. Assists students in boarding vehicles; places wheelchairs securely; transports students' medical apparatus.
• Responds appropriately in emergency situations to include lift, carry, and/or drag students out of the vehicle.
• Develops emergency evacuation plans for all students with pertinent information for each group of students transported.
• Maintains records of vehicle operations and submits required reports; compiles and submits accident report information; and reports prolonged traffic delays.
• Attends meetings, trainings, and required annual in-service classes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training, and

Experience:

• Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent preferred.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Meets and maintains all qualifications and certifications for school vehicle drivers required by the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR 13A.06.07.01).
• Note:
  
  Other combination of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform effectively in the position, may be considered.

Licenses and Certifications

• Possession of a valid class C Maryland driver's license or an equivalent is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of school safety, procedural, and policy guidelines and applicable regulations.
• Skill in communication and human relations.
• Ability to pass an annual physical examination and random drug tests for possession of DOT physical card. Ability to read and write. Ability to use and care for non-commercial vehicles and related equipment and supplies according to written and oral instructions. Ability to maintain good relationships with administrators, teachers, students, other employees, and the public.

PHYSICAL AND

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• Work requires the performance of physical labor including the operation of vehicles and travel throughout Baltimore County and surrounding jurisdictions. Work includes prolonged periods of sitting, lifting students, climbing on and off vehicle, using foot controls to operate gas and brake pedals. Lifting greater than 50 pounds is to be done with the assistance of another employee.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This class specification defines the types of duties and level of difficulty of work required of positions in this title. It shall not be held to exclude duties not mentioned nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.

Citizenship, residency, or work VISA in United States required.

SALARY: Grade 04 on the AFSCME pay scale. Hourly rates range from $17.56 to $26.46.

Visit the BCPS Office of Payroll website for additional information on pay scales, other compensation and leave accruals at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./payroll .

FLSA: Non-Exempt

RETIREMENT: This position is eligible for the Baltimore County Employees’ Retirement System.

BENEFITS: BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans. Other benefits include paid holidays, sick, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves. All new hires will attend a benefits meeting upon hire.

Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees at https://_retirement
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This document describes the duties and responsibilities of a position. It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.

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