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Bowdoin Shuttle Driver

Posting Number S01451JP

Department Safety and Security

Job Summary

Bowdoin College is seeking a reliable and service-oriented Shuttle Driver to provide on-demand transportation for students within the Brunswick area. Operating a 7-passenger van, the driver will deliver safe, friendly, and timely service. Responsibilities include maintaining a clean vehicle, operating a radio communication device, and completing daily and weekly reports.

Compensation:

+ The pay rate for this position is $18.40 per hour, and this position is eligible for overtime, shift, and weekend pay differentials

+ Shift Differentials: 10% for 2nd shift, 15% for 3rd shift, plus an additional $1.00/hour for weekend hours

Benefits and Perks:

+ Medical Insurance (Effective on date of hire)

+ Vision and Dental Insurance

+ $1,000 Employee Referral Program Bonus

+ Generous Retirement Plan – 10.12% annual compensation contribution (Eligible after 1 year of service and age 26 )

+ Accrue up to 10 day of vacation (1st year), 15 days (2nd year)

+ Accrue up to 12 days of personal/sick time

+ 17 Paid Holidays

+ Paid Parental Leave (After 1 year)

+ Access to many of the College’s facilities including the gym and pool (Including household)

+ Free fitness and wellness classes

+ And more: https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/benefits-perks/index.html

Education/Skills Requirements

+ High School diploma or GED equivalent required; Associate’s or Vocational/Technical training preferred

+ A valid Driver’s license and the ability to meet the requirements of the College’s current Motor Vehicle Use Policy required

+ Strong verbal and written communication skills

+ Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills

+ Ability to remain calm and act effectively in emergency or high-pressure situations

+ Strong time management skills with a keen attention to detail

+ Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Outlook

Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents

+ At least one year of experience in a customer service-focused driving role (e.g., taxi, chauffeur, shuttle, or bus driver)

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in this posting to be considered for hire.

Standard Work Days and Hours

+ This is an onsite, full-time, academic year-round position, working 28 hours per week for 38 weeks per year (0.51 FTE ).

+ An academic year-round employee works from August through May and is not scheduled to work during winter, spring, or summer breaks

+ The regular work schedule for this position is Wednesday through Saturday, from 6:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m (or until last ride) and could change based on weather emergencies.

Employment at Bowdoin College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of applicable background checks including but not limited to: criminal records, educational verifications, driving records (when job-related), and/or credit history (when job related).

We regret that Bowdoin College is unable to provide visa sponsorship for staff positions.

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About Bowdoin

Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff—with a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors.

We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College’s multifaceted diversity. We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed.

Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin’s reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine.

Bowdoin’s campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.

Shift

Employment Category Part Time Academic Year

FTE 0.51

Benefits Eligible Yes

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 07/08/2025

Applications Accepted Until

Open Until Filled No

Type of Posting Internal/External

Special Instructions to Applicants

If selected as a finalist, you will be required to submit information for three references, including name, email address, phone number and how you know the reference.

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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