School Bus Driver

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Education in the Unorganized Territory

- Anticipated Vacancy -

Opening Date: May 22, 2026

Closing Date: June 08, 2026

Grade / Admin Unit: 10 / Operation/Maintenance

Job Class Code: 8000

Salary: $15.10 - $19.92/Hourly

Position Number: 014286162

Position Type: Part-Time 20 hours weekly

Location: Silver Ridge

Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

Join the Education in the Unorganized Territory to support the Silver Ridge area students!

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.

REPRESENTATIVE TASKS:

This position is responsible for safely operating a school bus to transport students to and from school and school-related activities. Key duties include enforcing bus rules to maintain student discipline, reporting any violations or incidents, conducting pre- and post-trip inspections, scheduling and reporting maintenance needs, and keeping the bus clean. The role also involves completing required reports and ensuring students are picked up and dropped off at authorized stops in compliance with school policies and safety regulations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

Maine Class B Motor Vehicle Operator's License with passenger and school bus indorsement.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Please submit a cover letter along with a current resume.

In order for us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting, you must be sure your resume includes the month and year for any relevant experience listed. Your resume should include the duties and responsibilities associated with each position. Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such.

CONTACT INFORMATION: For more information or questions specific to the position, please contact [email protected]

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

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($11,857.68-$13,950.24 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State. 
• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 14.11% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee. 
• Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.
• Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act. 
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.  

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.

If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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