Nature of Work This position requires a motivated, experienced driver who understands the importance of providing safe, quality customer service to our riders. Duties include following an assigned route schedule (Fixed Route drivers), and/or passengers with specific pick-up and drop-off locations (Demand Response drivers). Responsibilities in this position include safe operations of the bus, in compliance with state, county, and departmental regulations; daily Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections; recording information into onboard electronic devices; assisting and securing passengers with mobility devices and assisting elderly and/or disabled passengers on/off the vehicle.
Please note - $3,000 hiring bonus will be paid within your first 18 months of employment and you must remain employed for at least two years (24 months from date of hire). Examples of Duties
(The following examples illustrate the work performed in the positions in the class. Positions may require some or all of these examples depending on the organization of work within the department. The list is not inclusive. A position may require duties not listed, if necessary, to accomplish the work of the department.)
Receives daily fixed route assignments or demand response type service which is dispatched through the onboard electronic device. The client names, locations and requested times for individual passenger trips will be transmitted to the assigned vehicle to be performed.
Required to assist elderly and disabled passengers when entering and departing the vehicle, which includes properly securing their mobility devices to prevent injury.
Drives passengers to scheduled destinations, observing safety laws, rules and regulations. Reports accidents of all types to dispatcher and/or supervisor immediately. Reports any malfunction of vehicle to Dispatch or transit supervisor.
Ability to read and understand transit bus schedules, monitor fare collections, complete required documents (including - Daily Vehicle Inspection Report and Daily Trip Reports), and possess the ability to enter necessary information into onboard electronic devices.
Responsible for vehicle cleanliness including interior upkeep and performing regular assigned bus wash cycles utilizing the automated bus wash facility.
Provides information to passengers concerning services when necessary.
Ability to communicate utilizing two-way radio in a professional manner
Required to utilize all safety equipment (PPE) while on duty.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Good knowledge of the geography of the County and of traffic patterns and regulations;
Ability to follow oral and written instructions;
Ability to keep electronic records and prepare detailed daily reports;
Ability to provide quality customer service to passengers and peers;
Ability to safely operate vehicle in congested traffic;
Ability to assist frail, elderly and disabled individuals on and off vehicle;
Ability to lift, bend, stoop, kneel, sit, and stand.
EDUCATION: Possess a high school diploma or GED with the ability to read, write and follow directions.
EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years' experience in driving commercial vehicles preferred.
LICENSE: Must be air brake qualified with a valid CDL Class B-P, with no more than three (3) points.
SAFETY: Must comply with all Federal (OSHA), State of Maryland (MOSH), safety regulations and applicable Harford County safety policies, procedures, or manual as required for this position.
Notes
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Candidates must pass a physical examination and drug/alcohol screening as required by the Federal Transit Administration and U.S. Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol Regulations.
FRINGE BENEFITS
(Effective July 1, 2023)
ANNUAL LEAVE - Begin accruing first day of employment and cannot be taken until successful completion of probationary period, EXCESS of 40 DAYS [320 hours] will be deposited into an 106 Premium Reimbursement Account.
0 months - 3 years 1 day per month (12 days per year)
4 years - 9 years 1 ¼ days per month (15 days per year)
10 years - 15 years 1 ¾ days per month (21 days per year)
Over 15 years 2 days per month (24 days per year)
* Please note that leave is prorated according to your status determined by actual hours worked*
SICK LEAVE - Begin accruing first day of employment (UMLIMITED ACCUMULATION)
1 day is allowed after first month of employment
1 ¼ days per month accumulation
PERSONAL LEAVE - For new employees, personal leave is prorated according to schedule below, for the first year only. Any employee on board as of December 31st of each year automatically receives 8 days as of January 1st the following year. (NOTE: Personal Leave may not be taken until successful completion of probationary period; personal leave will be lost if not taken before December 31st of each year.)
1/1 to 1/31 6 days 4/1 to 4/30 3 days
2/1 to 2/28 5 days 5/1 to 5/31 2 days
3/1 to 3/31 4 days 6/1 to 6/30 1 day
7/1 to 12/31 0 days
FAMILY LEAVE - Up to 12 weeks per year
FUNERAL LEAVE - 3 days + 1 day for extended travel
MILITARY LEAVE - 3 weeks per year with no loss in pay for Reserve or National Guard Training, Active Duty and serving during emergencies.
CIVIL LEAVE - No loss in pay while serving Jury Duty.
RETIREMENT - State Pension System (7% employee contribution)
COUNTYFLEX - Provides the employee with a range of health care and other employee benefit options which gives employee the opportunity to design a benefit plan that best meets the employee's needs. Employee may use available credits to purchase the following:
HEALTH INSURANCE - CareFirst Triple Option and BlueChoice Opt-Out Plus Open Access and Kaiser Permanente (all plans include prescription drug coverage)
DENTAL INSURANCE - CareFirst Dental PPO Plus Plan and CareFirst Dental PPO Plan
VISION INSURANCE - Provided through BlueVision Plus
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS - Provided through American Fidelity. Employees may fund health and child care expenses on a pre-tax basis.
PRE-TAX - All deductions for health, dental, vision and flexible spending accounts are subject to deductions from paycheck before federal and state taxes are applied.
LIFE INSURANCE -
Provided through MetLife - $50,000 policy - NO COST TO EMPLOYEE
SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE (TERM/WHOLE/UNIVERSAL AND AD&D)
Provided through MetLife.
LONG TERM DISABILITY - Provided through MetLife.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION -
Lincoln Financial Group - Retirement Consultant David Weiland
Phone 410-236-2494 Email- Dave.Weiland@LFG.com
[Customer Service Representative 1-800-234-3500]
RETIREE HEALTH CARE INSURANCE BENEFITS-
Employees hired on or after 7/1/2010 will have an automatic Retirement Health Savings account made available as the primary retiree healthcare benefit. This 105(h) Universal Reimbursement Account will only be able to be accessed upon separation of service and/or retirement whichever applicable. These accounts are employer funded, tax free, & portable with 20 different Nationwide investment options.
These funds are solely for the use of offsetting your premium health care cost, prescriptions, co-pays and deductibles. Upon death funds are made available immediately to the surviving spouse or qualified dependents (as defined by the IRC 152 (a).
DEATH BENEFITS - PAID BY COUNTY
50% of accumulated sick leave
All accumulated annual leave
Personal leave (maximum of 2 days)
$50,000 life insurance
One (1) month's salary
PAID BY RETIREMENT
One year's pay (after 1 year's service) plus employee's contributions refunded with interest.
