Shuttle Driver (Part-Time

Located in Lewiston, Maine, Bates is internationally recognized asa leading liberal arts college. We are proud to offer a highlypersonalized education that centers on deep and sustainedinteractions among students, faculty, and community. We areengaging the forces — intellectual trends, demographic changes, and technology —that are transforming higher education and the worldinto which our students graduate.

The Bates Shuttle Driver working through Bobcat Express transportsstudents in vehicles, including up to 11-passenger vans, to andfrom off-campus locations within the surrounding Lewiston-Auburncommunity.

• Transports students from campus to locations in Lewiston-Auburnarea in a timely manner.
• Transports students having mobility assistance needs betweenlocations on campus and in Lewiston-Auburn area in a timely manner.
• Behaves professionally and with courtesy toward studentpassengers.
• Inspects the Bates vehicle at the beginning of each shift forcleanliness, scratches, dents, and other damage. If any of thesediscrepancies are noted, the Bates Bobcat Express Shuttle Drivershould report it to the Transportation Coordinator at the Campus Safety Office.
• Monitors and ensures that the fuel level of the vehicle doesnot go below 1/4 of a tank.
• Cleans and maintains cleanliness of the vehicle at alltimes.
• Reports suspicious conditions and people (loitering aroundbuildings, 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 atall 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 weaponswill 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, when necessary.
• Answers incoming calls using strong customer service skills ina pleasant tone of voice.
• Maintains daily log of incoming calls and dispatches.
• Dispatches shuttle drivers using a 2-way radio system.
• Ability to communicate verbal details without excessive or unnecessary wording.

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

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

• Commitment to equity and inclusion, and serving the needs of aculturally 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 & othernon-traditional schedules.

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

The hiring rate for this position is $19.08.

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 basisof 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 protectedstatuses in the recruitment and admission of…