Shuttle Driver

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. If any of these discrepancies are noted, the Bates Bobcat Express Shuttle Driver should report it to the Transportation Coordinator at the Campus Safety Office.
• 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 (loitering around buildings, vehicles, broken windows, etc.).
• Reports violations of student conduct rules and policies to Associate Dean of Campus Life as needed.
• Reports safety hazards.
• Ensures that the driver and all passengers wear seat belts at all times while the van is in operation.
• Maintains control of all passengers at all times. 
• Confirms that no animals of any type, except service animals, will be transported at any time.
• Ensures that no intoxicants, illegal substances, or weapons will be transported in the vehicle at any time.
• Does not allow smoking in the vehicle.
• In the event of a medical emergency or other safety concern, the Bates Bobcat Express Shuttle Driver must contact the Campus Safety Dispatcher immediately.
• Fills in with answering phone and dispatching duties in the Transportation Office.
• Answers incoming calls using good customer service skills in a pleasant tone of voice.
• Maintains daily log of incoming calls and dispatches.
• Dispatches shuttle drivers using a 2-way radio system.
• Communicates verbal details without excessive or unnecessary wording.

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, and serving the needs of a culturally and educationally diverse community.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to develop and maintain collegial relationships.  Must be flexible, collaborative and have a positive attitude.
• Excellent communication (verbal & listening) skills.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
• Impeccable discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability and willingness to work weekends, evenings & other non-traditional schedules.

   

 

Benefits: 

Bates College offers competitive salaries, access to the library and athletic facilities, and a supportive, collegial environment in a drug- and smoke-free workplace. This position may accrue leave in accordance with the Maine Earned Paid Leave law.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Bates College is committed to the principle of equal opportunity and providing an educational and work environment free from discrimination. The college prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status and other legally protected statuses in the recruitment and admission of its students, in the administration of its education policies and programs, or in the recruitment of its faculty and staff.  Bates College adheres to all applicable state and federal equal opportunity laws and regulations.  All college faculty, staff, students, contractors, visitors, and volunteers are responsible for understanding and complying with the Non-Discrimination Policy.

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