Bus Drivers for hire in Portland, ME
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Time Management6%Organizational Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED69%Associate's degree13%Bachelor's degree7%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%6-10 years30%Current company
Greater Portland MetroAmerican Red Cross
Ashton GardensTime at current job
2-5 years43%1-2 years29%More than 5 years29%
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Last updated: Oct 14, 2026
Bus Driver: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Portland, ME: $58,925 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $46,084 – $75,344 yearly
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School Bus Driver
South Portland, Maine
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationSchool Bus EndorsementPassenger EndorsementOSHA 10Air Brake EndorsementCPR+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportBus Operator/Driver
Portland, Maine
Licenses & certifications
CDL BCDLSchool Bus EndorsementPassenger EndorsementFirst Aid CertificationDriver's License+5 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementPublic SpeakingSchool Bus operator & Metro bus
South Portland, Maine
Licenses & certifications
CDL BPassenger EndorsementDOT Physical CertificationOSHA 10Air Brake EndorsementDriver's License+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsBilingualFrenchCollections Specialist
South Portland, Maine
Licenses & certifications
CDL BCDLSchool Bus EndorsementPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseCDL C+2 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareSchool Bus Driver
Westbrook, Maine
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementPassenger EndorsementCDL aTanker EndorsementChauffeur's PermitPassenger Endorsement+13 moreSkills
Communication SkillsService Technician ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsManagementConstruction Project ManagementBus Driver
Portland, Maine
Licenses & certifications
CDLPassenger EndorsementSchool Bus EndorsementFirst Aid CertificationCDL CDriver's License+3 moreSkills
LeadershipDrivingBus DrivingSchool Bus DrivingPassenger VehicleShuttle Driving
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What's the average time to fill a bus driver role?
The average time to fill a bus driver role is 112 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do bus drivers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a bus driver include: communication skills, time management and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for bus drivers?
Common licenses or certifications for bus drivers include: Passenger Endorsement, Driver's License and CDL.
What are some job titles related to bus drivers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to bus drivers include: school bus driver, bus driver scarborough and fleet care technician.
What level of education is common for a bus driver?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a bus driver in Portland, ME, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a bus driver?
Most bus drivers have 17 years of professional experience.
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