Lead Driver:

Van

Serves as the Driver Lead, assisting in the day-to-day assignments of drivers and attendants transporting Special Education and/or McKinney-Vento Students. Performs a variety of technical level tasks to assist the Supervisors in Transportation, Routing, Maintenance and Scheduling. Takes telephone inquiries and radio transmissions concerning the Transportation Division.

Additional Work Days/HoursBased on the assignment, the following additional work days and/or hours may be required as needed:

• Ability to work flexible schedules
• Inclement weather conditions
• On call
• Outside of normal business hours
• Summer hours

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists with telephone inquiries and receives radio calls of breakdowns, accidents, delays or operating/maintenance difficulties.
• Operates a vehicle transporting students.
• Assists in managing the substitute drivers and attendants assignments.
• Assists in maintaining a daily log of driver/attendants who are absent for easy reference and payroll purposes.
• Notifies drivers and attendants of any changes in daily assignments.
• Assists in the routing, scheduling, and assignments.
• Assists in the accumulation and validation of necessary information for students/parents in relevant programs.
• Assists with the preparation and maintenance of up-to-date office records including data entry for computer assisted routing program for students transported.
• Maintains familiarity with the County through information supplied by the supervisors and other transportation staff.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate required.
  Experience
  
• Five (5) years related actual driving experience during which time a valid operator's license was held required; and
  
• One (1) year specific experience transporting students required.
  Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
  
• Some knowledge of and/or experience in dealing with special needs students preferred.
  
• Ability to exercise considerable patience and to assist special needs students during their transportation to and from school.
  
• Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with staff, students, and parents.
  
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
  
• Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite -Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).
  Licenses and Certifications
  Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.
  
• Hold or be eligible for Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certification issued by American Heart Association, Inc (AHA) or American Red Cross authorized training centers preferred; and
  
• Hold or be eligible for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification issued by American Heart Association, Inc (AHA) or American Red Cross authorized training centers preferred; and
  
• Hold or be eligible for First Aid Certification issued by American Heart Association, Inc (AHA) or American Red Cross authorized training centers preferred.
  
• Upon hire, Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B with Passenger Transport (P) and School Bus Authorized (S) endorsement (Maryland) issued by Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) required; and
  
• Proof of a good driving record required.
  
• Daily access to reliable transportation.
  Driving Requirements
  
• Driving is required to conduct bona fide Board business that is within the scope of employment in this position.
  
• Board Vehicle
  

LEADERSHIP ROLE

• Lead Worker
  People Lead
  
• This position acts as the lead for 6 to 20 direct staff.
  
• This position acts as the lead for indirect staff.
  Lead Worker Duties/Responsibilities
  
• Trains employees.
  
• Directs the work of employees.
  
• Maintains records.
  
• Provides feedback to assist the supervisor's assessment of the employee's performance.
  
• Plans the work.
  
• Instructs employees in specific techniques and technical methods to use.
  
• Performs same type of work as employees the Lead Worker is assigned to lead.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands and working conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

Standing:

between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time

Walking:

between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time

Sitting:

between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time

Keyboarding:

between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time

Pushing:

between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time

Pulling:

between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time

• Reaching (with hands and/or arms): under 1/3 of the time
  

Stooping:

under 1/3 of the time

Kneeling:

under 1/3 of the time

Bending:

under 1/3 of the time

Talking:

between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time

Hearing:

between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time

Repetitive Motions:

between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time

Driving:

over 2/3 of the time

• As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Vision

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