On-Call School Bus Operator — Contract Role

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Wicomico County Public Schools provided pay range

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Base pay range

$24.00/hr - $24.00/hr

School Vehicle Operator (Bus)

Salary: $24.00/hour (Contractual, no benefits included)

Hours: On call as needed

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred. Five or more years of experience may be substituted for education.
• Class B Commercial Driver’s License (with passenger and school bus endorsements)
• Ability to read and speak English sufficiently to converse effectively with students, parents, school staff and the general public.
• No more than two current points on driving record and a satisfactory past driving record as determined by the Supervisor of Transportation.
• Satisfactorily pass the appropriate medical examination for school vehicle drivers.
• Negative result from a required pre‑employment drug screen.
• Capable of lifting 50 pounds.
• Familiarity with WCPS policies, procedures, goals and programs, preferred.

Essential Functions

• Operate a school bus transporting approved passengers safely in compliance with federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Must maintain a clean and professional appearance.
• Complete required pre‑operational and post‑trip inspections.
• Follow written route description.
• Responsible for the exterior and interior cleanliness of the assigned vehicle.
• Attend all in‑service training meetings as required.
• Maintain outstanding attendance and punctuality.
• Fuel the school vehicle.
• Submit required reports and forms by due date.
• Maintain student discipline.
• Perform related work as assigned.

School Vehicle Operator (Van)

Salary: $17.75/hour (Contractual, no benefits included)

Hours: On call as needed

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Five (5) years of driving experience, during which time a valid driver's license was held.
• Ability to read/write English sufficiently to converse with the general public and students.
• Ability to understand traffic signs in the English language.
• Ability to work well and manage students.
• Familiarity with the geography of Wicomico County roads/streets.
• Negative result from a required pre‑employment drug screen.

Essential Functions

• Transport passengers safely to and from various schools/programs/destinations.
• Maintain appropriate student management.
• Maintain a clean and professional appearance.
• Responsible for keeping assigned vehicle clean and report any maintenance concerns, as needed. Maintain accurate records and submit required reports as required.
• Attend all in‑service/other training meetings as required.
• Maintain outstanding attendance and punctuality.
• Perform related work as assigned.

Bus Assistant

Salary: $16.50/hour (Contractual, no benefits included)

Hours: On call as needed

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Some knowledge of transporting handicapped students. Ability to assist students with patience and understanding. Ability to make appropriate decisions in an emergency.
• Ability to drag 120 pounds the length of a school bus, lift 50 pounds and enter and exit the rear emergency door of a school bus.

Essential Functions

• Provide help to the school bus driver; securing passengers in their seats; assisting students boarding and leaving the school bus.
• Ensure that all student passengers, including those in wheelchairs, harnesses, car seats or any other seat restraining system, are properly secured in their assigned positions.
• Assist in controlling student behavior.
• Tend to the special needs and conditions of each student.
• Assist driver in conducting bus evacuation drills.
• Assist driver in maintaining a clean bus interior.
• Perform related work as required.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Health Care Provider

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