Bus Driver, Full-Time

The University of Maryland Department of Transportation Services (DOTS) is searching for a lively, highly organized Shuttle-UM bus driver to ensure the safe transport of our students, staff, faculty and guests.

Under the supervision of the Transit Operations Manager, the Bus Driver operates medium and heavy-duty commercial passenger vehicles, transporting passengers to various locations and ensuring the safety of all passengers. This role ensures the operational readiness of equipment by performing pre-trip and post-trip inspections and properly clean, fuel and secure the vehicle upon completion of trip.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operates transit vehicles consisting of cutaway vans, 30’ buses, 35’ buses, and 40’ buses to transport passengers along assigned routes or designated point to point service
• Ensures passenger safety at all times; serves as informational source to passengers
• Serves as a representative of UMD DOTS by providing quality customer service to the students, staff, faculty, and guests and by being respectful of the surrounding community
• Adheres to assigned bus schedules, follows code of conduct policies and procedures and handles emergency situations while transporting passengers
• Follows all safety regulations in accordance with the Department of Motor Vehicles’ driving regulation as well as University’s and DOTS’ specific guidelines
• Performs daily and routine safety checks of equipment prior to and during use and assures safe operation, reporting any defects or maintenance issues
• Maintains a clean and neat vehicle
• Ability to be available to work on weekends, early mornings, and nights
• Attends meetings, programs and in-service training as assigned
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience:
One year as a driver.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• General knowledge of the care and operation of motorized equipment.
• Skill in driving buses in all kinds of weather and road conditions.
• Ability to read and write; to understand and follow oral and written instructions; and to assist passengers.
• Ability to problem-solve and respond appropriately to a variety of complicated passenger and driving issues.

Conditions of Employment:

• Employees in this job class must possess and maintain a valid Maryland Commercial Class B Driver, with a passenger endorsement and NOT restricted for air brakes, with no more than 5 points and will be subject to drug and alcohol education and testing as required under Federal Highway Administration and the State of Maryland regulations.

Preferences:

Preferred:
One year in the operation of medium or heavy-duty commercial passenger vehicles