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Bus Driver

Regional School Unit 57

Regional School Unit #57 - Waterboro, Maine Job Details

Job ID:

5907675

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Aug 28, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

To Be Determined

Job Description

Regional School Unit 57

Title:

Bus Driver

Qualifications:

High School diploma and/or formal training in bus driving or an equivalent combination of training, education and experience

Valid State of Maine CDL, Class B with P & S Endorsements (required)

To communicate effectively and work cooperatively with students, parents, community, and school personnel

Reports to: Director of Transportation

Job Goal:

1. Safe operation, maintenance, and routing of the assigned school bus on a day-to-day basis

Performance Responsibilities:

Operate school bus safely on a daily basis

Check bus before each operation for mechanical defects and report any defects utilizing daily inspection form

Clean assigned bus inside daily and wash inside and outside monthly or sooner if appropriate

Discharge students only at authorized stops

Enforce rules governing student conduct on buses and utilize district's formal discipline procedure when appropriate

Report any damage of vehicle to Director of Transportation

File accident report as necessary

Require students to walk in front of the bus and await driver signal before they cross the highway

Utilize safe driving practices in accordance with State law

Abide by district's drug and alcohol testing policy

Assign students to bus seats when circumstances warrant

Assist the Director of Transportation in the planning of bus stops and schedule

Refer all requests from parents concerning transportation changes to the Director of Transportation Assist in inter-school delivery of mail, and supplies

Ensure that the bus is empty and secured whenever the bus is unattended. Periodically check the bus for security purposes

Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities that may be assigned

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, climb stairs, lift (ranging from 25-75 lbs depending on student size), bend, pull, push, walk, kneel, crouch, and perform other physical tasks that may be required from time to time.

Terms of Employment:

Hourly,, work year (176 days) and working conditions to be established by the RSU 57 School Board.

Hourly Rate:

$22.67-$26.33 per hour

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the School Board's policy on evaluation.

Note:

The above job description reflects the general requirements necessary to describe the principle functions or responsibilities of the job identified and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, either at present or in the future.

Position Type:

Full-time