School Bus Driver

If you are unable to apply electronically via this link, please don't hesitate to stop by the Central Office, 180 Depot Road, Eliot, ME 03903 to apply in person or call 207-439-2438 to discuss in more detail with Human Resources. The other option to apply in person would be to stop by the Bus Garage, 2 A Industrial Drive, Berwick ME 03901 or call 207-384-4681 to discuss in more detail with Tranportation Coordinator.

Sign-on Bonus - A new bus driver with an assigned route will receive a $1,000 sign-on bonus paid the last pay of the contract year. This amount will not be prorated by the driver's start date.

Retention Bonus - A cash payment of $300 will be made each December and June. This retention bonus will not be extended to driver’s eligible for the sign-on bonus.

Perfect Attendance - For each month an employee has perfect attendance (i.e., no missed time for any reason) they will receive $100 each month, Sept – May. Successful completion of an entire year with perfect attendance will result in an additional $100 being awarded in June.

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; and

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:

The responsibilities outlined below are representative and do not encompass or define all tasks that may be required by this position.

• 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).