Tractor Shuttle Driver

Position Title:

Seasonal Tractor Shuttle Driver and Visitor Liaison

Supervisor:
Children's Farmyard Manager

Employee Status:
Seasonal, Part Time

Location:

On-site (Farm Barn at Shelburne Farms: 1611 Harbor Rd, Shelburne, VT 05482)

Employment dates:
April 21, 2026 - October 18, 2026

Pay Rate: $17 / hour

Work Schedule:

A minimum of two 4 hour shifts per week including weekends and holidays

Final date to receive applications:
Positions are open until filled. We will begin scheduling interviews the week of March 15th.

Shelburne Farms is an education nonprofit on a mission to inspire and cultivate learning for a sustainable future. We believe that transformative learning experiences sow the seeds for a thriving and more just world. Our work seeks to create the space, spark the conversations, and share the stories to inspire educators, students, and learners of all ages to build a better future for everyone.

We realize our mission by integrating three key areas of activity: our programs, place, and products.

We are seeking tractor shuttle drivers to safely transport farm visitors from the Welcome Center to the Farm Barn while creating a welcoming and informative experience for guests. As part of our visitor experience team, tractor shuttle drivers orient guests to the Farm Barn and the entirety of Shelburne Farms.

• Safely drive a tractor pulling two hitched wagons in tandem on a designated loop and schedule to shuttle visitors between the Welcome Center and the Farm Barn. Shifts are approximately 4 hours.
• Greet and assist all visitors in a warm, welcoming, and professional manner upholding excellent guest services at all times.
• Orient visitors to Shelburne Farms – its mission, programs, products, and campus.
• Kindly answer questions and address concerns that arise from visitors of all ages.
• Hear and respond to radio communication over running tractor while wearing a headset.
• Safely communicate information to the Welcome Center staff, farmyard staff, and other farm personnel via radio while operating the tractor.
• Lift and lower the bottom portion of stairs on each wagon at every shuttle stop.
• Keep tractor shuttle on its advertised schedule.
• Operate a battery powered wheelchair lift to safely load and unload passengers.
• Attend orientations, training, and meetings as required.
• Fuel the tractor with diesel fuel which requires hitching and unhitching the wagons from the tractor.
• Complete and keep up-to-date tractor maintenance logs and report any issues or concerns to the farmyard manager.

• Must have a valid driver’s license with the following requirements:
  • No more than one at-fault accident, two minor moving violations, or two non-moving violations within the past year AND
  • Zero major moving violations within the past seven years. No more than one major moving violation in the past 10 years.
• Complete the Shelburne Farms' tractor shuttle training course. This training includes tractor operation, tractor safety, wheelchair lift operation, and opportunities to practice with a skilled driver.
• Ability to hear and respond to radio communication over running tractor while wearing a headset.
• Ability to maintain safe driving conditions for all farm visitors on the shuttle and along the walking trails.
• Ability to drive the shuttle while sharing the farm roads with other farm equipment, farm and personal vehicles, and walkers.
• Ability to lift and lower stairs on both wagons at every stop.
• Strong desire to work with a wide variety of visitors in a busy guest service setting.
• Positive, outgoing attitude.
• Willingness to receive feedback.
• Committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive working and learning environment for all program participants, guests, and staff.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification (training provided).
• Completed background check is a condition of employment.

• Hear and respond to radio communication over running tractor while wearing a headset.
• Mount and dismount the tractor at every stop throughout your shift.
• Ability to rotate neck and body while driving tractor in order to monitor surroundings for safety.
• Comfortable working in an…