Bus Driver (JobID 1615)

ServingSchools; Waterboro (ME); On-site; USD 43,972,000 - 51,072,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional School Unit 57 is seeking a Bus Driver to operate and maintain assigned school buses in a safe, efficient manner. The role involves daily inspections, student pickup and drop-off at approved stops, and strict adherence to district rules.

The candidate must have a High School diploma or equivalent, a valid Maine Class B CDL with P& S endorsements, and strong communication skills to work with students, parents, and staff. The position is hourly with a 176-day work year.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent training/experience.
• Maine CDL, Class B with P & S endorsements.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, community, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Operate school bus safely on a daily basis.
• Check bus before each operation for mechanical defects and report defects.
• Clean bus daily and wash inside/outside monthly or sooner if needed.
• Discharge students only at authorized stops.
• Enforce student conduct rules and follow district discipline procedures.
• Report vehicle damage to the Director of Transportation.
• File accident reports as necessary.
• Ensure students cross at designated locations and signals.
• Follow safe driving practices and state laws.
• Comply with district drug and alcohol testing policy.
• Assist in planning bus stops and schedules.
• Coordinate inter-school mail and supply deliveries.
• Ensure bus is empty and secured when unattended.

Skills

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent training

Maine CDL, Class B with P & S endorsements

Job description

Regional School Unit 57

• High School diploma and/or formal training in bus driving or an equivalent combination of training, education and experience
• Valid State of Maine CDL, Class B with P & S Endorsements (required)
• To communicate effectively and work cooperatively with students, parents, community, and school personnel

Title

Bus Driver

Qualifications

• High School diploma and/or formal training in bus driving or an equivalent combination of training, education and experience
• Valid State of Maine CDL, Class B with P & S Endorsements (required)
• To communicate effectively and work cooperatively with students, parents, community, and school personnel

Reports to

Director of Transportation

Job Goal

• Safe operation, maintenance, and routing of the assigned school bus on a day-to-day basis

Performance Responsibilities

• Operate school bus safely on a daily basis
• Check bus before each operation for mechanical defects and report any defects utilizing daily inspection form
• Clean assigned bus inside daily and wash inside and outside monthly or sooner if appropriate
• Discharge students only at authorized stops
• Enforce rules governing student conduct on buses and utilize district’s formal discipline procedure when appropriate
• Report any damage of vehicle to Director of Transportation
• File accident report as necessary
• Require students to walk in front of the bus and await driver signal before they cross the highway
• Utilize safe driving practices in accordance with State law
• Abide by district’s drug and alcohol testing policy
• Assign students to bus seats when circumstances warrant
• Assist the Director of Transportation in the planning of bus stops and schedule
• Refer all requests from parents concerning transportation changes to the Director of Transportation
• Assist in inter-school delivery of mail, and supplies
• Ensure that the bus is empty and secured whenever the bus is unattended. Periodically check the bus for security purposes
• Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities that may be assigned

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, climb stairs, lift (ranging from 25-75 lbs depending on student size), bend, pull, push, walk, kneel, crouch, and perform other physical tasks that may be required from time to time.

Terms of Employment

Hourly,, work year (176 days) and working conditions to be established by the RSU 57 School Board.

Hourly Rate

$22.67–$26.33 per hour

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the School Board’s policy on evaluation.

Note: The above job description reflects the general requirements necessary to describe the principle functions or responsibilities of the job identified and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, either at present or in the future.