Job Description

School Bus Driver (Part-Time)

Job Summary:

The part time bus driver is responsible for the transportation of students enrolled at MeANS.  This may be via the School Bus, 14 passenger bus, or 7 passenger van. This may include daily transportation to and from school for our day students and/or transportation of the on-campus students to and from drop-off points where their parents will pick them up. This position is typically Tuesday through Friday 6:00am -8:00am and Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 2:00pm - 4:00pm and Friday 12:15pm - 2:15pm. Position is approximately 20 hours a week, Tuesday through Friday. There is an opportunity to drive Mondays once a month if willing. 

Duties and Responsibilities -

• Driving MeANS students to and from school.
• To make daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the assigned vehicle, to insure its safe operation.  Report any defects immediately to supervisor.
• The driver will check for any damage and for belongings that may have been left behind after every run.
• Fill out daily pre-trip sheets and time sheets.
• Abide by all State of Maine and Federal motor vehicle laws and school board policies.
• Maintain control of passengers and ensure their safety.
• Drivers will attend scheduled workshops (safety, discipline, etc.).
• Drivers will report all student disciplinary matters to supervisor.
• Reports all incidents of work-related accident/illness within 24 hours; maintain a safe work environment; ensure that a safe environment is maintained in the workplace by adhering to all safety rules and requirements (Safety Policies) and report any safety hazards to immediate supervisor
• Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the service population
• All other duties as may be reasonably assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

Clean driving record. Cooperative attitude: reliable and honest.  Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Satisfactory reference, background, driving, and health checks.  Must have a valid Maine driver’s license, a bus driver license preferable but not required. 

Salary/Benefits:

Wages determined by the Board of Directors.

Other Relevant Information:

DEADLINE: Open until a suitable candidate is found.  

Interested applicants can download an application here: Please submit an application, cover letter and resume via e-mail to [email protected] or ahyde@maine academy.org or postal mail to Ashley Hyde, Business Manager, PO Box 158, Hinckley, ME 04944.   

We are an equal opportunity employer.

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