What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bowdoin Shuttle Driver position at Bowdoin College?
Posting Details
Title
Bowdoin Shuttle Driver
Posting Number
C00306JP
Department
Safety and Security
Job Summary
- The Bowdoin Shuttle Driver is responsible for providing on-demand transportation services to Bowdoin students within the Brunswick area
- Drivers will operate a 7 passenger van
- Provide superior customer service
- Maintain a clean vehicle
- Operate radio communication device
- Complete daily/weekly reports
- Hourly rate for this position is $17.00/ per hour (This position is eligible for shift differentials)
Education/Skills Requirements
Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills
- Strong diplomatic verbal communication skills
- Good judgment and decision making ability
- Dependable, punctual and courteous
- A valid Driver’s license and the ability to meet the requirements of the College’s Motor Vehicle Use Policy required.
- The successful candidates will be subject to a background check (Criminal background and motor vehicle record check).
Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents
Required:
- At least 1 year of experience driving multi-passenger vans (at least 7 passenger vans) in all weather conditions.
- Demonstrated experience working evening/night shift
Standard Work Days and Hours
The shuttle service operates:
- Sunday – Thursday from 6 pm – 1 am
- Friday and Saturday 6pm – 1:30 am
- At a minimum, casual drivers are required to drive one 8 hour shift per month, and are expected to be flexible to assist with schedule coverage as needed
- The shuttle operates whenever students are in session
About Bowdoin
Bowdoin College is a highly selective liberal arts college, enrolling approximately 1,800 students. Through a need-blind admissions policy, the College meets 100% of students’ demonstrated financial need with no loans. 32% of students identify as students of color, an additional 5% are international, and 45% receive financial aid. Bowdoin is a dynamic living and learning community committed to fostering pluralism, building community, and nurturing a commitment to the common good.
The College seeks academically and culturally diverse faculty and staff, welcoming applicants from diverse backgrounds, and/or who have experience working collaboratively with diverse populations. Bowdoin is set in the coastal New England town of Brunswick, Maine. Brunswick, a town of 22,000 residents, brings together elements of both city and country living including cultural offerings, a variety of restaurants, and four season activities for outdoor enthusiasts. Bowdoin’s historic 215-acre campus, comprising 120 buildings, is a brief walk to downtown Brunswick, and is 25 miles from Portland and about 120 miles from Boston.
The College seeks academically and culturally diverse faculty and staff, welcoming applicants from diverse backgrounds, and/or who have experience working collaboratively with diverse populations. Bowdoin is set in the coastal New England town of Brunswick, Maine. Brunswick, a town of 22,000 residents, brings together elements of both city and country living including cultural offerings, a variety of restaurants, and four season activities for outdoor enthusiasts. Bowdoin’s historic 215-acre campus, comprising 120 buildings, is a brief walk to downtown Brunswick, and is 25 miles from Portland and about 120 miles from Boston.
Shift
Second Shift
Employment Category
Casual
Benefits Eligible
No
Pay Type
Hourly
Background Check Package Requirements
Support Staff MVR
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Bowdoin vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
Yes
Is a pre-placement physical required for this position?
No
Posting Date
04/28/2023
Applications Accepted Until
Open Until Filled
No
Type of Posting
Internal/External
Special Instructions to Applicants
EEO Information
Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses.
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