Shuttle Driver (TQ, AY)

Job Details

Located in Lewiston, Maine, Bates is internationally recognized as a leading liberal arts college. We are proud to offer a highly personalized education that centers on deep and sustained interactions among students, faculty, and community.

Title: Shuttle Driver

Position Purpose: The Bates Shuttle Driver working through Bobcat Express transports students in vehicles, including up to 11-passenger vans, to and from off-campus locations within the surrounding Lewiston-Auburn community.

Job Duties:

• Transports students from campus to locations in Lewiston-Auburn area in a timely manner.
• Transports students having mobility assistance needs between locations on campus and in Lewiston-Auburn area in a timely manner.
• Behaves professionally and with courtesy toward student passengers.
• Inspects the Bates vehicle at the beginning of each shift for cleanliness, scratches, dents, and other damage.
• Monitors and ensures that the fuel level of the vehicle does not go below 1/4 of a tank.
• Cleans and maintains cleanliness of the vehicle at all times.
• Reports suspicious conditions and people.
• Reports violations of student conduct rules and policies.
• Reports safety hazards.
• Ensures that the driver and all passengers wear seat belts at all times.
• Maintains control of all passengers at all times.
• Confirms that no animals of any type, except service animals, will be transported.
• Ensures that no intoxicants, illegal substances, or weapons will be transported.
• Does not allow smoking in the vehicle.
• In the event of a medical emergency or other safety concern, contact the Campus Safety Dispatcher immediately.
• Fills in with answering phone and dispatching duties when necessary.
• Answers incoming calls using strong customer service skills.
• Maintains daily log of incoming calls and dispatches.
• Dispatches shuttle drivers using a 2-way radio system.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.

Experience

• At least 1 year of experience driving multi-passenger vans (at least 7 passenger vans) preferred.
• Comfort driving in all weather conditions, including snow and ice and both day and night hours.

Skills and Knowledge

• Commitment to equity and inclusion.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Impeccable discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability and willingness to work weekends, evenings & other non-traditional schedules.