Bus Driver (A7)

Job Summary

The City of Annapolis is seeking reliable, customer-service-oriented professional drivers to fill the role of Bus Driver. This position is responsible for operating City transit buses and other transport vehicles safely and efficiently, ensuring passengers are transported along designated schedules and routes in a secure and timely manner.

Beyond driving, the Bus Driver oversees passenger safety, collects fares, manages daily operational logs, and serves as a direct, positive representative of the City of Annapolis to the public. Experienced drivers in this class may also assist in coordinating and mentoring less experienced operations staff.

Essential Job Functions

• Transit Operations: Operates City transit vehicles on assigned routes, safely picking up and discharging passengers at designated locations in strict accordance with established schedules.
• Safety & Compliance: Adheres to all federal, state, and local laws and safety guidelines, including posted speed limits and defensive driving practices.
• Specialized Routing: Serves as a relief driver or coordinates specialized routes designed for senior citizens and individuals with disabilities.
• Pre- & Post-Trip Inspections: Performs rigorous, mandatory pre-trip inspections prior to leaving the garage and post-trip inspections upon return to ensure vehicular safety.
• Revenue Collection: Collects and monitors passenger fares, tickets, or transfers to ensure proper transit compliance.
• Vehicle Maintenance & Reporting: Promptly identifies and reports vehicle defects or mechanical issues to maintenance technicians and supervisors.
• Administrative Records: Compiles accurate daily reports capturing total mileage, passengers transported, fuel/oil usage, and any unusual occurrences or delays.
• Incident Management: Reports any and all accidents, medical issues, or security incidents involving City vehicles or passengers immediately to the Police Department and transit supervisors.
• Vehicle Custody: Maintains the interior cleanliness and orderly condition of the assigned vehicle, including regular sweeping, dusting, and washing of the interior cabin.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Municipal Navigation: Basic knowledge of the principles of transit vehicle operations and a functional understanding of the street and road network within the City of Annapolis.
• Regulatory Compliance: Strong working knowledge of State of Maryland motor vehicle regulations, traffic laws, safety protocols, and transit-specific legal mandates.
• Public Relations: Exceptional driving courtesy and the ability to establish and maintain highly positive, professional relationships with diverse passenger populations.
• Operational Execution: Ability to comprehend and execute complex oral and written schedules, instructions, and route changes.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Graduation from a standard high school course or possession of an approved GED certificate.
• Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of professional experience driving a transit bus and providing general public or specialized transportation services. (An equivalent combination of experience and specialized training that provides the required skills may be considered).
• Licensure: Possession of a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) issued by the State of Maryland, complete with Passenger (P) and Air Brake endorsements.

Special Conditions:

• Safety-Sensitive Designation: This position requires mandatory consent to chemical substance screening consistent with federal, state, and city guidelines, including pre-employment, post-accident, and random drug and alcohol testing.

Employment Conditions

• Physical Demands: Sufficient strength and physical agility to lift and maneuver heavy tools or equipment, and the physical capability to climb into and safely operate heavy transit buses.
• Environmental Tolerance: Ability to work outdoors under extreme and shifting weather conditions.
• Sensory Abilities:
  • Visual: Sufficient visual acuity to safely operate large transit vehicles during both daytime and nighttime hours, identify roadway hazards, and read/write operational reports.
  • Auditory: Ability to understand radio transmissions, telephone communications, and direct conversations in noisy environments.
  • Speech: Clear speaking ability to communicate effectively with passengers, dispatch, and safety personnel in person or via two-way radio.
• Mental Fitness: Freedom from mental disorders that would interfere with the safe and reliable performance of essential transit duties.