Van Driver- PT- 30 hrs/wk

Young World Physical Education; Rumford (ME); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

RSU10 District-Wide in Rumford, Maine is seeking a part-time Van Driver (30 hrs/wk) to transport students safely to and from school and activities. You will report to the Director of Transportation and work within district routes.

The role requires a Maine driver’s license, ability to handle emergencies, and calm response in challenging conditions. Training will be provided at route locations, and the position starts immediately.

Qualifications

• Must hold valid Maine drivers’ license and have a clean driving record according to our insurance carrier’s guidelines.
• Demonstrate English reading and writing skills.
• Ability to complete training in location of routes.
• Implement student discipline in accordance with District policies.
• No previous experience as a van driver required.
• Meet District drug testing guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Operate up to an 11-passenger van.
• Must work appropriately with all age groups.
• Must have ability to react quickly and appropriately to hazardous situations involving student safety and stay calm in an emergency.
• Must be capable of physically assisting students from the van when necessary which may include students who use wheel chairs or other adaptive equipment.
• Must be able to drive in adverse conditions, including icy roads, snowstorms and darkness if applicable.
• Will be exposed to cleaning solutions and insects.

Skills

Valid Maine license

Clean driving record

English literacy

Discipline policy

No prior van driving experience

Drug testing compliance

Job description

Van Driver- PT- 30 hrs/wk

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This job is also posted in Regional School Unit 10

Job Details

Job ID: 5877152
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 10, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Van Driver

JOB TITLE: Van Driver (Part-time)

REPORTS TO: Director of Transportation

SUPERVISES: N/A

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must hold valid Maine drivers’ license and have a clean driving record according to our insurance carrier’s guidelines.
• Demonstrate English reading and writing skills.
• Ability to complete training in location of routes.
• Implement student discipline in accordance with District policies.
• No previous experience as a van driver required.
• Meet District drug testing guidelines.

NATURE OF WORK:

To provide safe and efficient transportation so students may participate to the fullest possible advantage in district curriculum and extra-curriculum programs with no problems related to transportation interrupting educational programs.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

• Operating up to an 11-passenger van.
• Must work appropriately with all age groups.
• Must have ability to react quickly and appropriately to hazardous situations involving student safety and stay calm in an emergency.
• Must be capable of physically assisting students from the van when necessary which may include students who use wheel chairs or other adaptive equipment.
• Must be able to drive in adverse conditions, including icy roads, snowstorms and darkness if applicable.
• Will be exposed to cleaning solutions and insects.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Obey all traffic laws.
• Observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses and vans.
• Maintains consistent discipline when students are on the van and promptly reports incidents of student misconduct to the building principal or the transportation director if the principal is unavailable.
• Develop rapport with students and parents.
• Keeps assigned van clean.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Van Driver

• Keeps assigned schedule and makes no change without permission of the transportation director.
• Checks van before and after each operation for mechanical difficulties.
• Notifies the mechanic in case of mechanical failure.
• Picks up and discharges students at authorized stops.
• Exercises responsible leadership at all times and specifically attends to this when on out-of-district school trips.
• Transports only authorized students who are assigned by the transportation director or director of special services.
• Reports all accidents and completes required reports.
• Administers first aid commensurate with experience and training.
• Performs such other duties as shall be reasonable requested by the transportation director.
• Maintains mileage log per specification from transportation director.

PHYSICAL JOB TASKS: How Often How long per day

• Twisting Daily 1 hour/day
• Stooping/Bending Daily 1 hour/day
• Squatting Daily 1 hour/day
• Kneeling Daily 1 hour/day
• Climbing Daily 1 hour/day
• Walking Daily 5 hours/day
• Walking on uneven surfaces Daily 1 hour/day
• Sitting Daily 1 hour/day
• Work above shoulder level Occasional
• Some long and high shoulder reaching
• Work below knee level Occasional
• Pushing Daily 1 hour/dayProlonged and forceful gripping Occasional
• Pulling Daily 1 hour/day
• Lifting Daily
• 20 lbs. Average
• 40 lbs. Peak
• Overhead work Occasional

Environmental Factors:

• High temperatures Seasonal
• Outdoor temperatures
• Low temperatures Seasonal
• Slippery surfaces Occasional

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $18.50 to $22.50 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Peter Chase , Director of Transportation
• District-Wide
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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