School Bus Driver

If you are unable to apply electronically via this link please dont hesitate to stop by the Central Office 180 Depot Road Eliot ME 03903 to apply in person or call 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 to discuss in more detail with Tranportation Coordinator.

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 areasdependent on student transportation needs.

POSITION SUMMARY:

To provide safe and efficient transportation so that students may enjoy the fullest possible advantage from the districts curriculum and extracurricular program.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

Holds a valid drivers license for operation of the class vehicle and has at least one years experience as a licensed motor vehicle operator:

Is at least 21 years of age and has held a drivers 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: 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.

1. Obeys all traffic laws.
2. Observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses/vans.
3. Maintains discipline when students are on bus/van.
4. Reports undisciplined students to the proper authority.
5. Keeps assigned bus/van clean.
6. Keeps to assigned schedule.
7. Checks bus and/or van before each operation for mechanical defects.
8. Notifies the proper authority in case of mechanical failure or lateness.
9. Discharges students only at authorized stops.
10. Exercises responsible leadership when on out-of-district school trips.
11. Transports only authorized students.
12. Reports all accidents and completes required reports.
13. Enforces regulations against smoking and eating on the bus/van.

The district offers optionalAnthem BC/BS health insurance Delta dental insurance Flexible Spending Program earned paid leave hours paid sick hours and paid holiday hours. Please reference theTransportationHandbook on our district website for additional benefit details ().

Required Experience:

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