Bus Driver (A7)

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. - **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. **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. - **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 cond…