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Bus Driver- Motorcoach

Northeast Charter & Tour Co. Inc.
Portland, ME Full Time | Part Time
POSTED ON 10/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/4/2027

CDL drivers: $25.50 to $28.50 an hour, with tips on top of your pay.

Northeast Charter & Tour in Lewiston is hiring drivers who want a real career, not just a paycheck. Our drivers shared over $120,000 in tips last year, and that was on top of their wages. We were voted one of Maine's Best Places to Work, and the people who drive for us will tell you it is different here.

Why drivers stay with us

  • Newer motorcoaches, minibuses, and shuttles that we keep in great shape
  • Trips that change day to day: airport runs, sports teams, group travel, and events
  • A dispatch and operations team that has your back on every run
  • Steady work and a company that treats you like the professional you are

What you would do

  • Drive our motorcoaches and buses safely
  • Take good care of the groups and passengers you carry
  • Represent a industry leader company known for safety and reliability

What we need from you

  • A valid CDL with passenger and air brake endorsements
  • Ability to pass a DOT medical exam
  • A flexible schedule, including some early mornings, evenings, and weekends
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs of luggage
  • A professional attitude and a strong focus on safety

Pay and benefits

  • $25.50 to $28.50 per hour based on experience, with gratuities on top
  • Training pay - $21/hr
  • First 90 days - $23/hr
  • Standard pay rate $25.50/hr
  • Safety bonus $3.00/hr
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Seven paid holidays, vacation time, and PTO
  • 401(k) with company match
  • $10,000 life insurance, paid by the company
  • Bereavement pay
  • Short term and long term disability options

Ready to drive with us? Tap Apply now and we will be in touch.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $25.50 - $28.50 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

  • Will you be able to reliably commute to Lewiston, ME 04240 for this job?
  • How many years have you had a CDL?
  • Which types of commercial vehicles have you operated professionally?

License/Certification:

  • CDL B or A (Preferred)
  • Passenger Endorsement (Preferred)
  • Air Brake Endorsement (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $120,000

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