Bus Transportation Instructor

Maryland Department of Transportation
$70,743.00 - $110,288.00 Annually
dental insurance, long term disability
United States, Maryland, Baltimore
May 19, 2026
Description MARYLAND TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION BUS TRANSPORTATION INSTRUCTOR ADMINISTRATOR II SUPERVISOR (2575) CAREER SERVICE Applications accepted online only Open to all qualified applicants Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply Are you seeking a job where your work is rewarding and provides excellent benefits? Maryland Transit Administration ( MTA) invites you to apply today to be considered for a position that provides customer service to the citizens of Maryland every day. The MTA is one of the largest transit systems in the United States and is seeking dynamic and energetic individuals to join the MTA team. This is a MTA position-specific recruitment for a generic job classification. The resulting list of eligibles will be used under TSHRS to staff this MTA position or function only. You will need to reapply for any future generic or job specific recruitment for this job classification. The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Bus Transportation Instructor to join our team. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the safety, readiness, and professionalism of MTA Bus, Mobility, and transit vehicle operators. Position Responsibilities: The Bus Transportation Instructor is responsible for conducting both classroom and hands-on training for Bus Operators and other transportation personnel. Key duties include: * Training and qualifying personnel in the operation of MTA buses, Mobility vehicles, and other transit vehicles. * Facilitating required training courses in alignment with the MTA Bus/Mobility Operator certification program. * Conducting recertification, refresher (return-to-duty), post-accident, and desensitization training as required. * Providing training and testing necessary for Commercial Driver's License (CDL) licensure. * Scheduling classrooms and ensuring the availability of audio-visual equipment and training materials. * Assisting with the preparation or revision of training aids, literature, and other instructional resources. * Maintaining accurate training records, attendance documents, and performance evaluations. * Partnering with MDOT MTA management and division personnel to assess training needs and develop effective programs. * Utilizing Microsoft Office applications, Trackit, and MTA's Learning Management System extensively. This position requires flexibility, including the ability to work nights and weekends. This position is located in Baltimore City, Maryland. Qualifications Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. EXPERIENCE: Four (4) years of experience in administrative staff or professional work. At least one and a half years of the required experience must have involved instructional experience in transit operations in either a classroom setting, on-the-job training, or Road/Route training. This statement contains a Selective Qualification, which is more focused in scope than the Minimum Qualifications for this classification. Selective Qualifications are utilized when the position requires specific or bona-fide occupational qualifications (i.e., knowledge, skills or abilities). The ideal candidate will be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook. SUBSTITUTION INFORMATION: 1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience. 2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience. 3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience. 4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for- year basis for the required experience. If you have held more than one (1) position at the same employer, please list each position (and the duties of that position) that you held and the length of time that you held each position. Licenses & Certifications Candidate must possess a CDL Class B license with a "P" endorsement which is valid and in the State of Maryland and a copy must be submitted at the time of application. Additional Information TO APPLY: All applicants must submit an application online at http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd (use of this option allows the application to be saved). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. To receive credit for your work history and credentials you must list the information in the online DTS-1 application form. You may refer to a resume only to expand on information offered in the body of the online DTS-1 application. The selected candidate may be subject to background and reference checks. A conviction is not an automatic disqualification from employment. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. Consideration for employment may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for. If you have held more than one (1) position at the same employer, please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position, and the corresponding duties. The state of Maryland offers excellent health and leave benefits, 401k benefits, a pension plan, a free transit program, and advanced education and training opportunities. The incumbent in this position will not be a member of a covered bargaining unit. Please Note: The Maryland Transit Administration is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H-1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees, all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer. Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. will be required to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/). Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be provided as requested. TTY cal 711 TTY Users may also call their telecommunications Relay Service WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER MTA does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation, or any other protected status. Issue Date: 05/18/26