School Bus Driver

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Education in the Unorganized Territories

Opening Date: August 07 2026

Closing Date: September 03 2026

Job Class Code: 8000

Grade: 10 Operations/Maintenance

Salary: $15.00 - $19.92 per hour

Position Number:

Position Type: Full Time

Location: Albany Township

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

Join the Education in the Unorganized Territory to support the Albany Township area students! Experience the rewards of working in a close-knit learning community where every role truly matters. As a school bus driver you will play a vital part in ensuring students arrive at school and return home safely each day. Your commitment to safety reliability and care helps create a positive start and finish to every students day. From following established routes and enforcing safety rules to maintaining a clean and well-kept bus your work supports a safe and welcoming environment for our students. This is an opportunity to be part of a dedicated team that values safety responsibility and community.

REPRESENTATIVE TASKS:

This position is responsible for safely operating a school bus to transport students to and from school and school-related activities. Key duties include enforcing bus rules to maintain student discipline reporting any violations or incidents conducting pre- and post-trip inspections scheduling and reporting maintenance needs and keeping the bus clean. The role also involves completing required reports and ensuring students are picked up and dropped off at authorized stops in compliance with school policies and safety regulations.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of Maine Motor Vehicle laws.
• Knowledge of local state and federal rules and regulations pertaining to school buses and drivers.
• Ability to maintain order and discipline on the bus.
• Ability to communicate and work in a positive manner with staff and pupils.
• Ability to perform minor maintenance and adjustments to bus.
• Ability to lift independently objects weighing up to 70 pounds.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalent 21 years of age and no criminal and driving violations.

Maine Class B Motor Vehicle Operators License with passenger and school busendorsement.

CONTACT INFORMATION: For more information or questions specific to the position please contact Richard Colpitts at .

The selected candidate will be required to pass the required background checks (fingerprinting may be required) as a condition of employment.

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

No matter where you work across Maine state government you find employees who embody our state mottoDirigo or I leadas they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforces health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package including:

• Work-Life Balance Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using13 paid holidays 12 days of sick leaveand3 weeks of vacation leaveannually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.

• Health Insurance Coverage The State of Maine pays85%-100%of employee-only premiums($11857.68-$13950.24annual value) depending on salary. Use this chart to find thepremium costsfor you and your family including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by theState.

• Health Insurance Premium Credit Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information aboutprogram requirements.

• Dental Insurance The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).

• Retirement Plan The State of Mainecontributes14.06%of payto the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) on behalf of theemployee.

• Gym Membership Reimbursement Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.

• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycareexpenses.

• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information visit theFederal Student Aid office.

• Living Resources Program Navigate challenging work and life situations with ouremployeeassistanceprogram.

• Parental leaveis one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a childincluding fathers and adoptiveparentsreceiveforty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave.Additional unpaid leave may also be available under theFamily and Medical Leave Act.

• Voluntary Deferred CompensationSaveadditionalpre-taxfunds for retirement inaMaineSaves457(b)account through payrolldeductions.

State employees are eligible for anextensive and highly competitive benefits package covering many aspects of aboutadditionalwellness benefitsfor State employees from theOffice of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note: Benefits may varysomewhat accordingto specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

Theresa job and then theres purposeful transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn grow and continuously refine your skills. Applicantsdemonstratejob requirements in differing ways and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creatinga strong senseof belonging for all team members and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race color sex sexualorientationor gender identity physical or mental disability religion age ancestry national origin familialstatusor genetics.

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