Substitute Bus Drivers

Servingschools; Union (ME); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Servingschools is seeking a substitute school bus driver for RSU40 routes in Friendship, Waldoboro, Warren, Washington and Union, Maine. The role requires a valid Maine CDL with PY endorsement, CHRC, and a high school diploma.

You will provide safe student transport and maintain routes with timely, courteous service. Responsibilities include pre/post trip inspections, reporting issues, enforcing safety policies, and punctual attendance.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Requires CHRC clearance.
• Current Maine CDL with PY endorsement and ability to meet state physicals.
• Strong safety and student supervision awareness.

Responsibilities

• Read, understand, and apply district policies and procedures.
• Follow instructions and maintain student safety on all trips.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report defects.
• Discharge students only at authorized stops and maintain discipline on bus.
• Maintain cleanliness of bus and ensure timely trips and routes.
• Report accidents or discipline issues to transportation director.
• Adhere to all traffic laws and district transportation policies.
• Perform other duties assigned by transportation director.
• Participate in ongoing professional growth as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Reading/comprehension

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Criminal History Record Check (CHRC)

Maine CDL with PY endorsement

State physical requirements

Job description

Regional School Unit 40 uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online.

Job Goal

To provide safe and efficient transportation so that students may enjoy the fullest possible advantage from the district's curriculum, including cocurricular and extracurricular activities

Substitute when needed within RSU40 (in the towns of Friendship, Waldoboro, Warren, Washington and Union)

Pay Scale

$28.75 per hour

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Criminal History Record Check (CHRC)
• Current Maine driver's and commercial driver's license (CDL) with PY endorsement
• Meet all State requirements (physical, etc.)
• Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities
• Ability to interact well with students, staff and community

Essential Functions

• Ability to read, reason, and understand policies and procedures and related information
• Follow verbal, written or demonstrated instructions
• Physical ability to perform all necessary upper and lower body movements
• Ability to do reaching, lifting, eye-hand coordination, sitting, and stooping
• Ability to do basic writing
• Obey all traffic laws
• Observe all mandatory safety regulations for school buses
• Maintain discipline when students are on bus
• Report all discipline issues to the building administrator
• Keep assigned bus clean
• Have clear directions and review trip itinerary prior to trip
• Keep to assigned schedule
• Complete thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections of assigned bus. All defects noted on appropriate form and transportation director notified.
• Notify the transportation director in case of mechanical failure or lateness
• Discharge students only at authorized stops
• Exercise responsible leadership at all times
• Transport only authorized students, staff and chaperones
• Report all accidents and complete required reports
• Enforce all district policies pertaining to student transportation
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as the transportation director may assign

from time to time

• Participate in professional growth activities in order to have the knowledge required to perform the job successfully
• Maintains confidentiality about all aspects of written and verbal records
• Demonstrate a respect for the legal and human rights of students and staff
• Follow health and safety procedures established by the district
• Arrive and depart punctually, notifying appropriate personnel about absences and coverage

• Demonstrate dependability, integrity, and loyalty when representing RSU 40

Regional School Unit 40 uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online.