Van Driver

Regional School Unit 57

Regional School Unit #57 - Waterboro, Maine Job Details

Job ID:

5907697

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:

Van Driver

Qualifications:

High School diploma or an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience

Hold a valid State of Maine Operators License for a minimum of two years (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 van on a day-to-day basis.

Performance Responsibilities:

Safely operate school van on a daily basis

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

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

Discharge students only at authorized stops

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

Report any damage to the vehicle to Transportation Director

File accident report as necessary

Utilize safe driving practices in accordance with State law

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 van is empty and secured whenever the van is unattended. Periodically check the van for security

Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions 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:

$18.03-$23.11 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 principal 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