Bus Driver Jobs in Maine

A Bus Driver in the transportation industry is primarily responsible for operating a bus to transport passengers from one location to another. This could include driving school buses, intercity buses, transit buses, or motor coaches. Bus drivers must ensure safe transportation of passengers by following all traffic laws, adjusting their driving according to weather and road conditions, and managing any unruly or disruptive passengers. They also collect fares, answer questions about schedules or routes, and assist passengers with disabilities in getting on or off the bus.

Important skills for a bus driver include excellent driving skills, proficiency in operating various types of buses, and strong customer service skills. They should also have good physical health, as the job often requires sitting for long periods and occasionally lifting heavy luggage or wheelchairs. Moreover, they need to have a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and a passenger endorsement, often requiring a special training program. Before becoming a bus driver, a person may have roles such as a taxi driver, a delivery driver, or a truck driver, which provide relevant experience in professional driving and interacting with passengers.

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Bus Driver

  • Portland, ME
  • 15 days ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 15 days ago

Qualifications: For 15-passenger bus: must hold a valid Maine drivers license and show a safe driving record For 52-passenger school bus: must hold a valid Class B, CDL Maine Drivers License, P (Passenger...

Bus Drivers

  • Fryeburg, ME
  • 17 days ago
  • Fryeburg, ME
  • 17 days ago

Position: Bus Drivers Position Requirements: Valid CDL with S Endorsement DOE Criminal History Record Check Experience preferred but not required We are an E.O.E....

Bus Driver Albany TWP

  • Augusta, ME
  • 17 days ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 17 days ago

School Bus Driver Albany, ME | Education in the Unorganized Territory | Full-time Apply by: No close date Apply DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION EDUCATION IN THE UNORGANIZED TERRITORY SEASONAL FULL TIME Opening...

Full Time Bus Driver

  • Oakland, ME
  • 20 days ago
  • Oakland, ME
  • 20 days ago

Qualifications: Holds current Maine Department of Education Criminal History Records Check Active bus license or interest in obtaining one Willingness to work with children of all ages Flexibility...

MVCS- FT- Bus Driver/Custodian

  • Mexico, ME
  • 23 days ago
  • Mexico, ME
  • 23 days ago

Mountain Valley Community School in Mexico, ME Is looking for a FT Bus Driver/Custodian to work as part of our Buildings, Grounds and Transportation team....

FT- Bus Driver/Custodian- MVHS

  • Rumford, ME
  • 23 days ago
  • Rumford, ME
  • 23 days ago

Mountain Valley High School in Rumford, ME Is looking for a FT Bus Driver/Custodian to work as part of our Buildings, Grounds and Transportation team....

MES/MVCS- FT- Bus Driver/Custodian

  • Mexico, ME
  • 23 days ago
  • Mexico, ME
  • 23 days ago

Meroby Elementary School/Moutain Valley Community School in Mexico, ME Is looking for a FT Bus Driver/Custodian to work as part of our Buildings, Grounds and Transportation team....

Transport Driver Tanker

  • Poland, ME
  • 30+ days ago
  • Poland, ME
  • 30+ days ago

Driver's License (CDL) Tanker endorsement preferred or required at the time of hire Minimum two years commercial tractor / semi- trailer driving experience, minimum 100,000 pound GVW preferred Clean...

Bus Driver

  • Kennebunk, ME
  • 30+ days ago
  • Kennebunk, ME
  • 30+ days ago

No commercial driver's license (CDL) is required to apply. The School District will provide paid training for you to earn the appropriate licenses and endorsements to operate a school bus....

Substitute Bus Drivers

  • Brunswick, ME
  • 30+ days ago
  • Brunswick, ME
  • 30+ days ago

Qualifications: Class B Maine Driver's License with P & S endorsements. State of Maine CHRC/DOE Criminal History Records Check is required. Applications may be completed and submitted online OR in...

Bus Drivers

  • Gorham, ME
  • 30+ days ago
  • Gorham, ME
  • 30+ days ago

Bus Drivers The Gorham School Department has the following Bus Driver positions available: Full-time Bus Driver Spare Bus Drivers If interested, please submit cover letter, resume and completed application...

Bus Driver

  • Gray, ME
  • 30+ days ago
  • Gray, ME
  • 30+ days ago

Fulltime BUS DRIVER best paying bus position..no summer work. Fiddlehead School of Arts and Sciences is one of Maines first approved public charter schools....

Bus Driver - Substitute

  • Kingman Twp, ME
  • 30+ days ago
  • Kingman Twp, ME
  • 30+ days ago

School Bus Driver - Kingman School - Intermittent Kingman, Maine, United States | Education in the Unorganized Territory | Part-time Apply by: March 28, 2025 Apply DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION UNORGANIZED...

Bus Driver / Custodian - SM Elementary School

  • Livermore Falls, ME
  • 30+ days ago
  • Livermore Falls, ME
  • 30+ days ago

endorsement....

Bus Driver (Multiple positions available)

  • Gardiner, ME
  • 30+ days ago
  • Gardiner, ME
  • 30+ days ago

Position Description: MSAD 11 is seeking licensed School Bus Drivers. This is a school year position. A full-time Bus Driver position is 25 hours per week with full-time benefits....

Demographic Data for Maine

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Salary for Bus Driver Jobs in Maine

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireTransportation research efforts.


Highest Education Level

Bus Drivers in Maine offer the following education background
High School or GED
37.6%
Bachelor's Degree
19.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
17.9%
Associate's Degree
14.0%
Master's Degree
6.1%
Some College
3.1%
Some High School
0.8%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%



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