Duties
Examples of Essential Duties
Under general supervision, drives a passenger bus to transport elderly, disabled, and rural residents of all ages to medical appointments, senior centers, or other activities within Baltimore County and Baltimore City.
- Operates a CountyRide bus to transport passengers to and from scheduled appointments and activities. Collects tickets and fees. Ensures that all funds are accounted for. Advises the operations dispatcher, via two way radio, of possible problems and/or special needs of passengers. Assists passengers in and out of vehicles. Informs passengers of available programs and services.
- Performs daily safety inspections of vehicles. Maintains cleanliness of vehicles. Prepares inspection reports. Prepares other related reports.
- Assists sick or injured passengers until emergency medical personnel arrive at the scene. Operates wheelchair lift and completes tie down procedure for all apparatus.
Performs other related duties as required.
(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
High School diploma or appropriate equivalent.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Entry Level)Knowledge of traffic regulations.
Skill in the operation of motor vehicles.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to read and follow road maps. Ability to keep simple records. Ability to deal courteously, patiently, and effectively with passengers. Ability to perform all safety exercises such as vehicle evacuations and tie down procedures.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Full Performance)
Knowledge of County department locations. Knowledge of County geography.
Skill in reading and following detailed road maps. Skill in maintaining schedules. Skill in keeping simple records. Skill in preparing detailed incident reports. Skill in dealing courteously, patiently, and effectively with others, particularly senior adults. Skill in performing all safety exercises such as vehicle evacuations and tie down procedures.
Licenses and Certificates
Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a non-provisional, non-commercial, class C Maryland driver's license is required at the time of application.
Age Requirement
Non-Maryland residents must be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment.
EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.