School Bus Driver

Education in the Unorganized Territory

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

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Position Type: Part-Time 20 hours weekly

Location: Silver Ridge

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

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.

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 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 and driving violations.

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

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 (Maine
  
  PERS), 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.
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