Bus Driver

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The Bus Driver role requires a High School diploma and/or formal training in bus driving or an equivalent combination of training, education and experience. A Valid State of Maine CDL, Class B with P & S Endorsements is also required.

The ideal candidate will be able to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with students, parents, community, and school personnel.

• 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
• Effective communication and cooperation with students, parents, community, and school personnel

The Bus Driver is responsible for the safe operation, maintenance, and routing of the assigned school bus on a day-to-day basis.

• Operate school bus safely on a daily basis
• Check bus before each operation for mechanical defects and report any defects
• 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
• Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities that may be assigned

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, bend, pull, push, walk, kneel, crouch, and perform other physical tasks that may be required from time to time.

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

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.

RSU 57/MSAD 57 SCHOOL DISTRICT is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.