Substitute Bus Driver

Regional School Unit 40; Unterseen; On-site; CHF 27,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

RSU 40/MSAD 40 SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking substitute transportation personnel (bus driver/van driver/aide) on an as-needed basis district-wide in Friendship, Waldoboro, Warren, Washington, and Union. The position pays $28.75 per hour, subject to district policy and state requirements.

Duties include safe student transport, adherence to timelines, and maintaining vehicle safety and cleanliness. Qualified applicants will hold a high school diploma, CHRC, and a Maine CDL with PY endorsement, plus

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Criminal History Record Check (CHRC) required.
• Current Maine driver’s license and CDL with PY endorsement required.
• Meet all State requirements (physical, etc.).
• Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to interact well with students, staff and community.

Responsibilities

• Operate substitutes when needed for RSU40 transportation.
• Follow all district policies and safety regulations for school buses.
• Maintain discipline on the bus and report incidents to administrators.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections; report defects.
• Ensure timely arrival and departure; follow trip itineraries.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CDL with PY endorsement

Job description

• Position Type: Substitute/ Transportation - Bus Driver/Van Driver/Aide
• Date Posted: 9/28/2026
• Location: District Wide

Job Goal: To provide safe and efficient transportation so that students may enjoy the fullest possible advantage from the district's curriculum, including cocurricular and extracurricular activities

Substitute when needed within RSU40 (in the towns of Friendship, Waldoboro, Warren, Washington and Union)

Pay Scale: $28.75 per hour

Qualifications:

• a. High School Diploma or equivalent
• b. Criminal History Record Check (CHRC)
• c. Current Maine driver's and commercial driver's license (CDL) with PY endorsement
• d. Meet all State requirements (physical, etc.)
• e. Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities
• f. Ability to interact well with students, staff and community

Essential Functions:

• a. Ability to read, reason, and understand policies and procedures and related information
• b. Follow verbal, written or demonstrated instructions
• c. Physical ability to perform all necessary upper and lower body movements
• d. Ability to do reaching, lifting, eye-hand coordination, sitting, and stooping
• e. Ability to do basic writing
• f. Obey all traffic laws
• g. Observe all mandatory safety regulations for school buses
• h. Maintain discipline when students are on bus
• i. Report all discipline issues to the building administrator
• j. Keep assigned bus clean
• k. Have clear directions and review trip itinerary prior to trip
• l. Keep to assigned schedule
• m. Complete thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections of assigned bus. All defects noted on appropriate form and transportation director notified.
• n. Notify the transportation director in case of mechanical failure or lateness
• o. Discharge students only at authorized stops
• p. Exercise responsible leadership at all times
• q. Transport only authorized students, staff and chaperones
• r. Report all accidents and complete required reports
• s. Enforce all district policies pertaining to student transportation
• t. Perform other duties and responsibilities as the transportation director may assign from time to time
• u. Participate in professional growth activities in order to have the knowledge required to perform the job successfully
• v. Maintains confidentiality about all aspects of written and verbal records
• w. Demonstrate a respect for the legal and human rights of students and staff
• x. Follow health and safety procedures established by the district
• y. Arrive and depart punctually, notifying appropriate personnel about absences and coverage
• z. Demonstrate dependability, integrity, and loyalty when representing RSU 40