MarineQuest Summer Program Bus Driver

Position: Marine Quest Summer Program Bus Driver 2026

Position Overview

Work

Title:

Marine Quest Summer Program Bus Driver 2026

Job Title:

Youth Program Bus Driver I

Job Summary

Operate a New Hanover County activity bus, or passenger van to safely transport program participants between events and locations, according to the program schedule.

Responsibilities

• Work as a team with Marine Quest instructors and other bus drivers
• Remain with bus or group during work hours
• General cleanliness and upkeep of the vehicle
• Report maintenance needs to supervisors immediately
• Adhere to all New Hanover County School Bus policies and procedures, as well as UNCW Marine Quest policies and procedures

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Must possess necessary licenses to drive assigned vehicle (Commercial NC Driver’s License)
• Current New Hanover County Schools bus driver
• Experience transporting K-12 students on an activity bus
• Clean driving record

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Interest in marine environments
• First Aid and CPR Certification

Required Certifications or Licensure

• Commercial NC Driver’s License

Schedule and Compensation

Work Hours:

Half-day positions: 7:15 AM – 12:15 PM Monday‑Friday;
Full-day 7:15 AM – 4:15 PM Monday‑Thursday, and 7:15 AM – 1:45 PM Friday;
Evening 6 PM – 9:15 PM & Friday 7:15 AM – 9:00 AM

Work Days:
Daytime position:
Monday‑Friday;
Evening positions:
Sunday, Thursday, Friday mornings

Hours Per Week:
Half-day positions 20‑25 hours, Full-day positions 40 hours, Evening positions 5‑15 hours

Salary: $17 – $19 per hour

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please note, this is a temporary position. The length of the assignment will be based on department need with the possibility of continuation. Temporary assignments cannot exceed 11 consecutive months without a full 31‑day break from employment. Employees in temporary positions are not considered permanent state employees and do not earn leave. Temporary employees are subject to the Affordable Care Act guidelines.

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EEO Statement

UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.

Eligibility

for Employment

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNCW Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Number of Openings

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