School Bus Driver - Sanford ME

STA Family of Companies; Sanford (ME); On-site; USD 38,572 - 39,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus: $5,000 for fully licensed CDL drivers

Sign-on Bonus: $3,000 for candidates without a CDL

Paid Training Program

Child Ride-Along Program

Additional Opportunities: Charter trips

Schedule: Monday-Friday

Job summary

A school transportation provider in Sanford, ME, is looking for a school bus driver. The role requires safe transport of students, adherence to safety standards, and conducting vehicle inspections. Ideal candidates must be at least 21 years old and have a clean driving history. Benefits include a sign-on bonus, paid training, and opportunities for charter trips. Join a dedicated team committed to student safety and professional development.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older.
• Must have a minimum of 3 years verifiable driving history.
• Clean driving record within the last 24-36 months.
• Ability and willingness to obtain a CDL.

Responsibilities

• Drive a school bus route picking up and dropping off students.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Attend monthly safety meetings.
• Clean the bus to maintain a professional appearance.

Skills

Safe driving

Vehicle inspection

Adherence to safety standards

Job description

Sanford ME
100 Cyro Dr
Sanford, ME 04073, USA

Come join our team! As a school bus driver, you will have the support of a dedicated, local management team and the training needed to perform your job safely, and with care. Bus drivers are responsible for the safe delivery of students to and from school along set routes, adherence to school bus safety and bus stop safety standards, and daily vehicle inspections, among other duties. Read more to apply!

We are seeking safe drivers to transport children to and from school on established routes in Sanford, ME.

Benefits

• Sign-on Bonus: $5,000 for fully licensed CDL drivers. (Offer valid for applications received between 1/1/2026 and 2/28/2026. Training and onboarding must be completed within 90 days.)
• Sign-on Bonus: $3,000 for candidates without a CDL.
• Pay Range: $28.00–$29.00
• Paid Training Program: Get paid while you learn to drive a school bus.
• Child Ride-Along Program: Save on daycare by bringing your child to work.
• Additional Opportunities: Charter trips, including field trips, athletic events, and event shuttling.
• Schedule: Monday-Friday
• Contact Us: [phone]

Responsibilities

• Drive a school bus route - picking up and dropping off student passengers at established stops on the route.
• Conduct pre-trip vehicle inspections to ensure safe operation.
• Conduct post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Attend and participate in monthly safety meetings.
• Clean bus as necessary to maintain a professional appearance and positive company image.
• As requested or desired to take field trips, activity trips and charter runs to transport students and other passengers to and from their destinations.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older
• Must have a minimum of 3 years verifiable driving history
• Clean driving record within the last 24-36 months (about 3 years)
• Ability and willingness to obtain a CDL
• Complete comprehensive training program
• Pre-employment background checks

STA is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants; returning, military are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

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