Bus Driver

RSU 21; Kennebunk (ME); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a dedicated Bus Driver to ensure safe and efficient transportation for students. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on students' daily lives while operating a school bus. With paid training provided to earn necessary licenses, candidates will also benefit from a supportive work environment focused on safety and teamwork. The position emphasizes accountability, student safety, and adherence to regulations, making it a rewarding opportunity for those who enjoy working with children and ensuring their well-being. Join a team committed to excellence and community service.

Qualifications

• Must meet physical and mental requirements by state and DOT.
• No CDL required; training provided to earn necessary licenses.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle checks daily.
• Ensure student safety and maintain discipline during transport.
• Report accidents and conduct evacuation drills as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Critical judgment and decision-making

Commitment to processes and procedures

Calm in the storm

Embrace diversity

Education

Valid Criminal History Records Certification

Job description

BUS DRIVER

As a Bus Driver, you will deliver measurable results in providing safe, efficient transportation for students and other passengers on assigned routes in an assigned vehicle consistent with RSU 21 operating procedures.

Reports to: Transportation Manager

Qualifications: Love what you do, and the opportunity this position presents as a bus driver for the students at RSU 21. We are seeking an individual to operate a school bus. Must meet the mandated physical and mental requirements established by the state and US Department of Transportation, including maintaining a good driving record. Must have knowledge of and obey all federal/state laws in regards to driving and must remain in compliance with Federal/State regulations regarding the use of controlled substances and alcohol as applied to school bus drivers. Must hold a valid Criminal History Records Certification.

No commercial driver's license (CDL) is required to apply. The School District will provide paid training for you to earn the appropriate licenses and endorsements to operate a school bus. You will be required to pass a background check, driving history records check, medical screening and drug test prior to the start of employment.

Responsibilities:

Accountability

• To be available daily and on time to perform assigned runs.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle checks daily, and report any vehicle faults to the Transportation Manager or mechanic immediately.
• Operate runs in a safe, controlled manner.
• Keep the vehicle clean and free of soil and refuse.
• Exercises responsible leadership and appropriate behavior at all times.
• Must attend mandatory training as required.
• Must be capable of working independently and possess the ability to understand and follow through on oral and written instructions.

Student Safety Centered

• Must possess the ability to represent our district, and interact with students, parents, and faculty in a positive and proper manner.
• Must possess the ability to maintain student discipline and ensure that student behavior is not a distraction to safe driving. Must possess the ability to recognize and report any unsafe act or condition.
• Reports all accidents immediately, requesting police or ambulance service as needed; assists injured persons until services arrive; and completes required accident reports.
• Conduct bus evacuation drills as required by the Department of Education.

Competencies:

• Attention to detail: you’re obsessed with accuracy and embrace the importance of “getting it right”; you triple-check documentation to ensure you can stand by your work; your discipline enables you to work error-free despite repetitive nature of tasks.
• Team player: you support your colleagues and have their backs; you pinch hit for one another when needed; you approach your work with a team mentality to ensure collective success.
• Critical judgment and decision-making: you apply informed judgment to resolve difficult issues; you confront emerging challenges and recommend thoughtful, creative, and impactful solutions.
• Commitment to processes and procedures: you (and your teams) standardize, follow, and refine approaches and systems; you collectively identify and document process solutions.
• 100% follow-through: you have a no-dropped-balls policy, stay on top of all specific tasks/follow-up items and general areas of work to meet deadlines consistently; you clearly communicate steps taken.
• Calm in the storm: you stay grounded and focused when problems emerge; you stand ready to provide support, identify options, and delegate tasks as needed.
• Embrace diversity: you value a diversity of perspectives, styles and beliefs; you understand the difference between tolerance and inclusion.

Reasonable Accommodations: RSU 21 will provide accommodations to an individual with a disability, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or applicable law, who has made the district aware of their disability, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship to the district.

Terms of Employment: School Year. Starting pay for drivers with no experience or CDL is $24.97. Drivers that already possess a valid CDL could earn up to $30.59 based on experience and training. Salary and benefits in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement and Board policies.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Support Services Personnel.

Revised Date: 6/13/2022

Date Approved Superintendent: 6/13/2022