Part-Time School Bus Driver - Safe Student Transport

Servingschools; Maine; Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

MeANS is seeking a part-time School Bus Driver responsible for transporting students on either a 14-passenger white bus or a yellow School Bus.

Typical schedule is Tuesday through Friday, 6:00am–8:00am and 2:00pm–4:00pm, Friday 12:15pm–2:15pm, totaling about 20 hours weekly with a possible Monday run once a month.

Qualifications

• Clean driving record and valid Maine driver's license.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Satisfactory reference, background, driving, and health checks.

Responsibilities

• Transport MeANS students to and from school.
• Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the assigned vehicle.
• Check for damage and belongings left behind after each run.
• Fill out daily pre-trip sheets and time sheets.
• Abide by all State of Maine and Federal motor vehicle laws and school board policies.
• Maintain control of passengers and ensure their safety.
• Attend scheduled workshops (safety, discipline, etc.).
• Report all student disciplinary matters to supervisor.
• Report safety hazards and incidents to supervisor.

Skills

Cooperative attitude

Reliable

Honest

Thorough

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CDL License with S and P endorsements

Job description

School Bus Driver (Part-Time)

Job Summary:

The part time bus driver is responsible for the transportation of students enrolled at MeANS. This may be viaa 14 passenger white bus or yellow School Bus. This may include daily transportation to and from school for our day students and/or transportation of the on-campus students to and from drop-off points where their parents will pick them up. This position is typically Tuesday through Friday 6:00am -8:00am and Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 2:00pm - 4:00pm and Friday 12:15pm - 2:15pm. Position is approximately 20 hours a week, Tuesday through Friday. There is an opportunity to drive Mondays once a month if willing.

Duties and Responsibilities -

• Driving MeANS students to and from school.
• To make daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the assigned vehicle, to insure its safe operation. Report any defects immediately to supervisor.
• The driver will check for any damage and for belongings that may have been left behind after every run.
• Fill out daily pre-trip sheets and time sheets.
• Abide by all State of Maine and Federal motor vehicle laws and school board policies.
• Maintain control of passengers and ensure their safety.
• Drivers will attend scheduled workshops (safety, discipline, etc.).
• Drivers will report all student disciplinary matters to supervisor.
• Reports all incidents of work-related accident/illness within 24 hours; maintain a safe work environment; ensure that a safe environment is maintained in the workplace by adhering to all safety rules and requirements (Safety Policies) and report any safety hazards to immediate supervisor.
• Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the service population.
• All other duties as may be reasonably assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

If driving 14 passenger white bus: Clean driving record and valid Maine driver's license. Cooperative attitude, reliable, honest, thorough.Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Satisfactory reference, background, driving, and health checks.

If driving yellow school bus: The qualifications above in addition to a CDL License with S and P endorsements.

Salary/Benefits:

Wages determined by the Board of Directors.

Other Relevant Information:

DEADLINE: Open until a suitable candidate is found.

Interested applicants can submitan application,resume and cover letter via e-mail [e-mail] or postal mail to Alyssa Boudreau, Business Manager, PO Box 158, Hinckley, ME 04944.

We are an equal opportunity employer.