Full-Time School Bus Drivers

Town of Rockport • Rockport, MA

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About The Position

Rockport Public Schools is hiring full-time school bus drivers to transport students to and from the elementary school and middle high school. The District will cover the cost of training for new drivers. A positive and supportive work environment is offered, with a potential job-share arrangement allowing an employee to work only the AM or PM shift. The District is also seeking part-time substitute drivers.

This school-year position includes 181 workdays: the 180 days school is in session plus one additional day before school starts. The workday is six hours and includes before- and after-school bus runs, routine cleaning, pre- and post-trip inspections, and maintenance. Additional hours are available for field trips, athletic events, and other off-campus school district activities at the same hourly rate.

Compensation is $30.00 per hour for the 2026–27 school year, $30.90 per hour for 2027–28, and $31.83 per hour for 2028–29. Annual longevity stipends are paid for continuous service as a Rockport Public Schools bus driver: $800 after 5 years, $950 after 10 years, and $1,150 after 15 years. Qualified applicants may be reimbursed for driver-training costs, license renewal fees, and the cost of a DOT physical and drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Transport students to and from the elementary school and middle high school on before- and after-school runs.
• Perform routine bus cleaning.
• Conduct pre- and post-trip inspections.
• Perform maintenance related to the position.
• Work additional hours for field trips, athletic events, and other off-campus school district activities when available.

Benefits

• Town-paid health insurance at the percentage rate available to other Town employees.
• $10,000 life insurance made available with participant contribution.
• 13 sick days per year, accumulating up to 220 days.
• Up to 10 paid holidays.
• Up to 4 paid snow days.
• 3 personal days.
• Reimbursement for driver-training costs for qualified applicants, license renewal fees, and the cost of a DOT physical and drug testing.
• Annual longevity stipends for continuous service: $800 after 5 years, $950 after 10 years, and $1,150 after 15 years.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed