School Bus Driver

School Admin District 35

Berwick (ME)

On-site

USD 34,880 - 40,639

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Optional health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid leave hours

Paid sick hours

Paid holiday hours

Job summary

A local school district is seeking a full-time School Bus Driver in Berwick, Maine. The position ensures safe transportation for students while adhering to traffic laws and maintaining discipline. Candidates must be at least 21 years old, possess a valid driver's license for at least one year, and have experience operating a motor vehicle. The role offers a salary range of $25.32 to $29.50 per hour, along with optional health and dental insurance, and paid leave hours.

Qualifications

Must hold a valid driver's license for operation of the class vehicle.
Minimum one year's experience as a licensed motor vehicle operator.
Must be at least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

Provide safe transportation for students to and from school.
Maintain discipline and report undisciplined students.
Ensure bus safety and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Safe driving practices

Discipline maintenance

Traffic laws compliance

Education

High School/Trade School degree

Job description

School Bus Driver

School Admin District 35 Transportation - Berwick, Maine Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in MSAD #35/RSU #35

Job Details

Job ID: 5483908

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jan 02, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Position Title: School Bus Driver

Department: District

Reports to: Director of Transportation

Approved by: Transportation Director and Superintendent of Schools

Reviewed: February 14, 2024

The Transportation Garage is located at 2 A Industrial Drive, Berwick, ME 03901. MSAD #35/RSU #35 district provides transportation for students in Eliot, South Berwick and depending on position may include other driving areas dependent on student transportation needs.

POSITION SUMMARY: To provide safe and efficient transportation so that students may enjoy the fullest possible advantage from the district’s curriculum and extracurricular program.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

Holds a valid driver's license for operation of the class vehicle and has at least one year's experience as a licensed motor vehicle operator:

Is at least 21 years of age and has held a driver's license for at least one year;
DOT Medical Card Annual Physical;
Safety and driver training provided by the district;
Maine Department of Education Criminal History Record Check certificate eligibility required

Please reference https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/29-A/title29-Asec2303.html for full details.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Obeys all traffic laws.
Observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses/vans.
Maintains discipline when students are on bus/van.
Reports undisciplined students to the proper authority.
Keeps assigned bus/van clean.
Keeps to assigned schedule.
Checks bus and/or van before each operation for mechanical defects.
Notifies the proper authority in case of mechanical failure or lateness.
Discharges students only at authorized stops.
Exercises responsible leadership when on out-of-district school trips.
Transports only authorized students.
Reports all accidents and completes required reports.
Enforces regulations against smoking and eating on the bus/van.

The district offers optional Anthem BC/BS health insurance, Delta dental insurance, Flexible Spending Program, earned paid leave hours, paid sick hours and paid holiday hours. Please reference the Transportation Handbook on our district website for additional benefit details (www.rsu35.org).

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $25.32 to $29.50 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Transportation

Job Requirements