School Bus Driver

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Education in the Unorganized Territories

Opening Date: January 15, 2026

Closing Date: January 30, 2026

Job Class Code: 8000

Grade: 10 Operations/Maintenance

Salary: $15.00 - $19.92 per hour

Position Number:

Position Type: Part-Time 25 hours weekly

Location: Connor Consolidated School

Join the Education in the Unorganized Territory at Connor Consolidated School! Experience the rewards of working in a close-knit school community where every student is known, supported, and valued. As a school bus driver, you’ll play an essential role in ensuring the safety and well-being of our students each day by providing reliable transportation to and from school and school‑related activities.

You’ll build positive relationships with students, promote a safe and respectful environment on the bus, and serve as a friendly, dependable presence that helps start and end each school day on a positive note. This is an opportunity to be part of a dedicated educational community that truly values connection, care, and commitment to every child’s success.

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 student’s 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.

The position is responsible for transporting Pre‑K‑12 students to and from school and school‑related activities on a daily basis in accordance with Title 20A, Chapter 215 transportation of elementary and secondary students.

This position is responsible for safely operating and driving a school bus to transport students to and from school and school‑related activities, while adhering to all traffic laws and safety regulations. The role includes maintaining student discipline and enforcing bus rules, inspecting and cleaning the bus regularly to ensure it remains in safe operating condition, and reporting any violations, accidents, or maintenance needs to the appropriate authorities.

Additionally, this position ensures students are picked up and dropped off at authorized stops in compliance with school policies and safety standards.

• 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.

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

Maine Class B Motor Vehicle Operator’s License with passenger and school bus endorsement.

For more information or questions specific to the position, please contact Richard Colpitts pitts.

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

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

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