School Bus Driver

Position Overview

Title: School Bus Driver – Education in the Unorganized Territory
Location: Silver Ridge, Maine
Grade / Admin Unit: 10 / Operation/Maintenance
Job Class Code: 8000
Schedule: Part‑time, 20 hours weekly
Salary: $15.10 – $19.92 per hour
Opening Date: July 09, 2026
Closing Date: July 23, 2026

• Safely operate a school bus to transport students to and from school and school‑related activities.
• Enforce bus rules to maintain student discipline and report violations or incidents.
• Conduct pre‑ and post‑trip inspections and schedule maintenance as needed.
• Keep the bus clean and presentable at all times.
• Complete required reports and ensure students are picked up and dropped off at authorized stops in compliance with school policies and safety regulations.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 21 years of age.
• No criminal record or driving violations.

Must hold a valid Maine Class B Motor Vehicle Operator's License with passenger and school bus endorsement.

Please submit a cover letter and a current resume. Include month and year for any relevant experience and identify non‑full‑time experience.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and diversity. Reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance (state pays 85‑100% of employee‑only premiums).
• Retirement plan – 14.11% contribution by the state to Maine Public Employees Retirement System.
• Paid time off: 13 holidays, 12 sick days, and 3+ weeks vacation per year.
• Additional benefits include gym reimbursement, flexible spending accounts, parental leave, and legal aid for student loan forgiveness.