Bus Driver / Maintainer (Full Year)

Bus Driver / Maintainer (Full Year) Amherst Pelham Regional School District Central Office - Amherst, Massachusetts Job Details Job ID: 5730502 Application Deadline: Aug 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time) Posted: May 21, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description Job Summary The Amherst, Pelham, and Amherst-Pelham Regional Public School Districts are seeking highly qualified candidates for a full-time, permanent Bus Driver / Maintainer year-round position. It is a full-time, year-round position, working forty hours per week between the hours of 7:00 am and 3:30 pm, with frequent overtime. This is a benefitted position with health care, retirement, sick and vacation time, paid holidays, etc. This position reports to the Transportation Coordinator. The work includes driving pupil vans and school buses, and other vehicles, including pick‑up trucks, automobiles, and other vans. The Bus Driver/Maintainer is responsible for the safe operation of the vehicle at all times, safe delivery of all students to their authorized stops, and notifying their supervisor of any problems with their vehicle. The Bus Driver/Maintainer also performs other labor and maintenance work as needed when not driving students. The position is subject to pre‑employment and random drug and alcohol screening. Essential Functions Obeys all traffic laws. Observe all mandatory safety regulations for school vehicles. Transports only authorized students and staff. Maintains discipline when students are in the vehicle. Discharges students only at authorized stops. Reports undisciplined students to the proper authority. Keeps to assigned schedule. Notifies the proper authority in the case of mechanical failure or lateness. Keeps assigned vehicle clean. Checks vehicle before each operation for mechanical defects. Keeps daily vehicle inspection forms. Exercises responsible leadership when on out-of-district school trips. Enforces regulations on assigned vehicles. Reports all accidents and completes required reports. Responsible for checking and adding fluids, fuel, and air. Performs other related assignments as needed by management. Works in maintenance when not driving and does all assigned duties, such as assisting with grounds, carpentry, painting, moving, repair, and other trades as required by the facilities director or designee. Other Functions Other duties as assigned by leadership. Minimum Qualifications Valid Massachusetts driver’s license. Current Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Passenger (P), School Bus (S), and Air Brakes Endorsements. Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) School Bus Driver Certificate. Meets minimum commercial driver’s license medical standards. Good driving record and knowledge of roads and surrounding towns. Skill and knowledge to operate vehicles over a variety of roads for extended periods under varying climatic conditions. Acceptable CORI (Criminal Background Check). Acceptable National Criminal Background Check (commonly referred to as a fingerprint check). Effective written and oral communication skills. Knowledge and skills to make a significant contribution to the child transportation team through observation, communication skills, intervention skills, procedural expertise, and documentation regarding safe transportation. Knowledge and skills to work with special needs students. Must have professional references. Preferred Qualifications Under the laws of MA, the ARPS have the final responsibility for establishing educational policies for ARPS and may require additional professional development as a condition of employment. Trade skills desirable. Knowledge of and experience with equipment and materials used in facilities maintenance trades. Direct experience with building and grounds maintenance. Work Schedule Full-time year-round. Driver will work forty hours per week between the hours of 7:00 am and 3:30 pm. Physical Demands / Working Conditions Work environment is typical of an office setting while not driving the bus. May be exposed to outside elements while transporting. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the position’s essential functions. Physical Demands: Work requires physical strength and involves constant movement, including walking, standing, climbing in and out of a vehicle, and stooping. Driver must be able to assist handicapped students on and off the bus. Motor Skills: Work requires motor skills such as operating a bus, tying down the wheelchair, utilizing the mechanical options in the bus, and answering the telephone. Visual Demands: The employee is required to read documents, signs, emails and or instructions for general understanding and safe operation of the bus. Salary Information AFSCME Bargaining Unit and Custodian/Maintenance Grade E scale. Statement of Non-Discrimination The School Committees’ policy of nondiscrimination extends to students, staff, and the general public with whom it does business. The Amherst-Pelham Regional District, the Amherst Public Schools, and the Pelham Elementary School do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, economic status, homelessness, political party, or disability in admission to, access to, employment in, or treatment by its programs and activities. Position Type Full-Time Salary $20.38 to $21.88 Per Hour Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required. Contact Information Damany Gordon 170 Chestnut Street Human Resources Amherst, Massachusetts 01002 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr