This job was posted by https://joblink.maine.gov : For more information, please see: https://joblink.maine.gov/jobs/1396578 ## Bus Driver Full Time Bus Barn, Kennebunk, ME, US Salary Range:\$26.23 To \$32.14 Hourly # School Bus Driver {#school-bus-driver dir="ltr" pasted="true"} RSU 21 Transportation Department Pay:\$26.23 - \$32.14 per hour (TEA Collective Bargaining Agreement, FY2027) ## Why Join RSU 21? {#why-join-rsu-21 dir="ltr"} RSU 21 School Bus Drivers are essential to our schools and community. We value your time, your safety, and your professionalismand we invest in our team. ### What We Offer {#what-we-offer dir="ltr"} - No Commercial Drivers License (CDL) needed to apply! Paid CDL training and certification support - Annual Pay Increase for Years of Service and Yearly Cost of Living Adjustments - Outstanding benefits year round benefits with a 25 hours per week work schedule - Additional field trip hours optional based on employee preference - 100% employer-paid single Dental Insurance - Excellent Medical Insurance options OR Cash in Lieu of Health Insurance of\$3,000 - MainePERS Retirement Program (state pension) - PaidDOT Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT), plus courseware cost is employer paid! - Annual longevity bonuses up to\$1,500starting in year one - Sign-on bonus up to\$1,000 - \$500recruitment bonus for employee referrals - Attendance bonus up to\$300per year for reliable attendance - PaidCPR/AED Certification training - PaidQStraint Wheel Chair Certification training - Pay scale credit (additional pay) for prior work experience for new incoming employees - Up to40 hours of annual paid trainingopportunities - School-year schedule (no nights, weekends, or summers) - Positive team work environment & safety-focused transportation team ## Key Responsibilities {#key-responsibilities dir="ltr"} Safely transport students on assigned routes while maintaining a calm, professional environment and ensuring student safety at all times. Responsibilities include daily inspections, communication with staff, required reporting, training participation, and keeping the bus clean and ready for service. ## Qualifications {#qualifications dir="ltr"} Ideal candidates are dependable, safety-minded professionals who bring patience, calm decision-making, and strong communication skills to every student ride. - No Commercial Drivers License (CDL) needed to apply - Experienced CDL drivers are a plus! - Class C (Passenger Car) License - Clean driving record - Must pass an employer provided physical exam - Must pass employer provided drug testing - Must pass Maine Criminal History Record Check (CHRC) Reports To:Transportation Manager Hours:School-year position. Schedule and weekly hours discussed during hiring. Terms of Employment:Per TEA Collective Bargaining Agreement and RSU 21 Board policies. Evaluation:Annual evaluation by Transportation Manager. Reasonable Accommodations:Provided in accordance with ADA and applicable law. Apply via our application portal - Internal Applicants: Submit a Letter of Interest (upload it where the resume is requested). No resume or letters of reference are required. - External Applicants: Submit a current resume/CV and three letters of reference. Incomplete applications will not be considered.