School Bus Driver
About The Position
Join the Education in the Unorganized Territory to support the Albany Township area students! Experience the rewards of working in a close-knit learning community where every role truly matters. As a school bus driver, you will play a vital part in ensuring students arrive at school and return home safely each day. Your commitment to safety, reliability, and care helps create a positive start and finish to every student’s day. From following established routes and enforcing safety rules to maintaining a clean and well-kept bus, your work supports a safe and welcoming environment for our students. This is an opportunity to be part of a dedicated team that values safety, responsibility, and community.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 21 years of age.
- No criminal and driving violations.
- Maine Class B Motor Vehicle Operator's License with passenger and school bus endorsement.
- Knowledge of Maine Motor Vehicle laws.
- Knowledge of local, state, and federal rules and regulations pertaining to school buses and drivers.
- Ability to maintain order and discipline on the bus.
- Ability to communicate and work in a positive manner with staff and pupils.
- Ability to perform minor maintenance and adjustments to bus.
- Ability to lift independently objects weighing up to 70 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Safely operating a school bus to transport students to and from school and school-related activities.
- Enforcing bus rules to maintain student discipline.
- Reporting any violations or incidents.
- Conducting pre- and post-trip inspections.
- Scheduling and reporting maintenance needs.
- Keeping the bus clean.
- Completing required reports.
- Ensuring students are picked up and dropped off at authorized stops in compliance with school policies and safety regulations.
Benefits
- 13 paid holidays
- 12 days of sick leave
- 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
- Health Insurance Coverage (State pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums)
- Health Insurance Premium Credit (decreases employee-only premiums by 5%)
- Dental Insurance (State pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums)
- Retirement Plan (State contributes 14.06% of pay to MainePERS)
- Gym Membership Reimbursement (up to $40 per month)
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
- Living Resources Program (employee assistance program)
- 42 consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave
- Voluntary Deferred Compensation (MaineSaves 457(b) account)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
