The Driver Training and Safety Lead works under the transit supervisor, oversees the work, training, and safety activities of bus drivers in the transporting of passengers. Coordinates, monitors, and completes driver training in compliance with state and federal guidelines. (e.g. DOT physicals, license expiration, etc.) Acts as an intermediary between the driving staff and administrative personnel. This position resolves transportation complaints or issues and make recommendations on retraining and performance. Additionally, may act as a liaison between the Fleet Maintenance contractor and Harford Transit regarding scheduling the proper maintenance of vehicles.
Incumbent serves as a backup driver, with responsibility for driving buses or other vehicles to transport passengers when required. Incumbent serves as relief dispatcher and may assist with farebox collection, as required.
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. 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 totally inclusive. The position may require related duties not listed, if necessary, to accomplish the work of the department.)
Oversees proper completion of daily driver pre-trip/post-trip vehicle inspections. Audits the process, documents, and reports defects to supervisor.
Assures completion of all necessary federal, state, and local licensing and compliance for drivers.
Conducts employee training to include: passenger assistance and techniques training, FCC 800 MHz radio procedure training, handicapped lifts/ramps and wheelchair securement procedures, defensive driver and vehicle safety training, and maintains and updates training library. Maintains the driver training records.
Inspect vehicles for safety and compliance and may take them in for repairs.
Conducts routine and unannounced driver evaluations and safety check rides with assigned drivers. Completes approximately 5 (1-2 per week) driver check rides (with documentation) per month.
Assists Administrative Supervisor with yearly Harford County equipment inventory for The Transit Asset Management Program.
Assists Dispatch Team in preparing all Harford Transit LINK assigned vehicles for annual DOT safety and mechanical inspection.
Attends Maryland Transit Administration training courses and other assigned training in order to maintain level of proficiency and expertise as a lead driver.
Assumes the duties and responsibilities of Transit Supervisor in their absence.
Assists with the investigation of accidents, incidents and customer complaints.
Assesses accidents and incidents and/ or potential emergency situations (i.e. breakdowns, accidents, etc.) for the purpose of resolving or recommending a solution to the situation.
Assist in the recruitment and selection of Bus Drivers
Oversee route changes or additions due to inclement weather conditions, road closings or similar occurrences.
Administer annual refresher training and post-accident remedial training
Possess the ability to brief plans, status, and updates on Driver's training to upper management and staff;
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of transportation and vehicle operations
Skilled in time management, critical thinking, communicating, and listening
Ability to work with others or independently.
Ability to be organized and work well under pressure.
Must possess the ability to operate commercial motor vehicles.
Ability to work effectively with managers and employees at all levels within Harford County Government and the general public
Ability to comprehend technical instructions on specialized equipment and their components.
Possess intermediate knowledge/experience utilizing Microsoft Office to include Word and Excel
Ability to communicate critical information with drivers which includes both oral and professional written communication.
Possess the ability to brief plans, status, and updates on driver's training to upper management and staff
EDUCATION:
Possession of high school or vocational-technical school diploma or GED Certificate.
EXPERIENCE:
One (1) to Three (3) years experience in a lead or supervisory capacity, preferred experience working in a transit or transportation and distribution type operations.
AND
Five (5) years of experience in driving large vehicles including transit buses.
LICENSE:
Possession of a valid Maryland Class "C" driver's license with no more than (3) points. Ability to obtain a CDL permit within 3 months of employment and obtain CDL "B" license with passenger and air brake endorsement within 6 months of employment.
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.
COMPENSATION:
Other compensation may include but is not limited to:
Overtime
Compensatory time
Shift Differentials
BENEFITS :
Harford County offers an exceptional benefits package that includes:
Health, Dental & Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation
Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
Generous Leave Package & Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
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.
