School Bus Driver - Full-Time with Benefits

School Admin District 35; Berwick (ME); On-site; USD 2,243,000 - 3,022,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Flexible Spending Program

Paid leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

School Admin District 35 Transportation in Berwick, Maine seeks a School Bus Driver trainee to provide safe, reliable student transport. The role offers an hourly pay of $19.15, with up to 40 hours of online theory and 40 hours of behind-the-wheel training provided by the district.

Starting date is To Be Determined; must meet licensing and safety requirements, including a valid driver's license, age 21+, DOT medical card, and background check.

Qualifications

• 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

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

Skills

Safe driving

Discipline

Observant

Education

High School/Trade School degree preferred

Tools

DOT Medical Card

Job description

School Admin District 35 Transportation in Berwick, Maine seeks a School Bus Driver trainee to provide safe, reliable student transport. The role offers an hourly pay of $19.15, with up to 40 hours of online theory and 40 hours of behind-the-wheel training provided by the district.

Starting date is To Be Determined; must meet licensing and safety requirements, including a valid driver's license, age 21+, DOT medical card, and background check.