Bus Driver

RSU 40/MSAD 40 SCHOOL DISTRICT; Union (ME); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

RSU 40/MSAD 40 SCHOOL DISTRICT seeks a school bus driver to provide safe transportation for students to and from school and activities. The role requires a valid Maine CDL with PY endorsement, CHRC clearance, and adherence to all safety regulations.

Pay ranges from $24.79 to $30.24 per hour. Candidates must meet state requirements and demonstrate dependable, professional conduct while on duty.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Criminal History Record Check (CHRC) is required.
• Maine driver's license and CDL with PY endorsement are required.
• Meet all State requirements (physical, etc.).
• Aptitude and ability to interact with students, staff and community.

Responsibilities

• Read, reason, and understand policies and procedures and related information.
• Follow verbal, written or demonstrated instructions.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the bus.
• Transport authorized students, staff and chaperones safely and responsibly.
• Maintain discipline and report all incidents as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Aptitude/competence

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Maine Driver's License

CDL with PY endorsement

Job description

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

Pay Scale

$24.79 to $30.24 per hour

Qualifications

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

Essential Functions

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