Bus Driver

Saco School Department; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

Sick leave

MainePERS

Job summary

Saco School Department is seeking three full-time Bus Drivers to safely transport students to and from school and related activities. Morning and afternoon routes are scheduled, and candidates must be committed to student safety and work collaboratively with students, families, and staff.

Responsibilities include operating a school bus per regulations, conducting inspections, maintaining order, completing records, and communicating with parents and school personnel.

Qualifications

• Valid Maine CDL with endorsements, or ability to obtain.
• Ability to pass required background checks and physical examination.
• Experience driving a school bus preferred, but training may be provided for qualified candidates.
• Competitive wages with benefits.
• Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
• Paid holidays and sick leave.
• Training opportunities and support.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a school bus in accordance with all federal, state, and district regulations.
• Transport students to and from school on assigned routes.
• Conduct required pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Maintain order and ensure student safety while on the bus.
• Complete required records and reports.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and school personnel.
• Attend required trainings and meetings.

Skills

CDL

Background checks

Communication skills

Safety first

Student transport

Job description

Full-Time Bus Driver (3 Positions Available)

Saco School Department is seeking three full-time Bus Drivers to safely transport students to and from school and school-related activities. Successful candidates will be committed to student safety, maintain a positive attitude, and work collaboratively with students, families, and staff.

Schedule

• Morning Route: 6:15 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
• Afternoon Route: 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a school bus in accordance with all federal, state, and district regulations.
• Transport students to and from school on assigned routes.
• Conduct required pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Maintain order and ensure student safety while on the bus.
• Complete required records and reports.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and school personnel.
• Attend required trainings and meetings.

Qualifications

• Valid Maine Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements, or ability to obtain.
• Ability to pass required background checks and physical examination.Strong communication skills and a commitment to student safety.
• Experience driving a school bus preferred, but training may be provided for qualified candidates.
• Competitive wages.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
• Paid holidays and sick leave.
• Training opportunities and support.

Equal Opportunity

Saco School Department is committed to promoting diversity, multiculturalism and inclusion. We encourage qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.