Bus Operator

COMANCHE NATION - INDIAN TRIBE•Lawton, OK

7d•$16 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

The Bus Operator works under the direct supervision of the Transit Director and operates buses safely and effectively in accordance with Comanche Nation Transit policies and procedures and Federal Transit Administration guidelines. The operator provides safe, efficient transportation and is responsible for passengers’ safety and well-being. The position is based at the Anadarko Outreach in Anadarko, Oklahoma, and involves daily travel. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The operator drives scheduled routes, responds to dispatched transportation requests, and responds to passenger medical emergencies and injuries according to Transit Department procedures. The role also includes daily vehicle inspections and cleaning, weekly washing, fueling, securing vehicles, and using a mobile data computer. Operators maintain required logs and other records, communicate effectively with citizens and colleagues, attend staff meetings, and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. Additional duties may be assigned by the Director or Tribal Administrator. Work takes place in the field while operating buses in varying weather conditions and at the Transit Program Garage. The operator may be exposed to noise, fumes, road vibration, and unforeseen conditions. Physical duties include extended periods of driving, assisting passengers with boarding and exiting vehicles—including wheelchair passengers—and bending, twisting, squatting, kneeling, and frequently lifting objects up to 24 pounds. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, qualifying transit or public-transportation vehicle experience or training, a valid Oklahoma Class D driver’s license, and the ability to pass an extensive background check and pre-employment drug screen. Random drug testing is conducted during the year. The position includes an annual leave and sick leave allowance, birthday and bereavement leave, paid holidays, employer-paid employee medical, dental, and life insurance, and a 401(k) match of up to 3%.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Six months of on-the-job training in a Transit Department or six months of experience operating public transportation vehicles or school buses.
Valid Oklahoma Driver’s License, Class D.
Thorough knowledge of the safe and efficient operation of Transit Department buses and vans.
Thorough knowledge of safety standards and practices for operating the Tribe’s buses and vans.
Ability to use oral, written, and computerized communication effectively in performing job duties.
Ability to learn and implement tribal procedures, regulations, and requirements related to the public, safety, operations, and organization.
Ability to pass an extensive background check.
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen; random drug screens occur throughout the year.
Must adhere to company and federally mandated safety policies, including drug-testing requirements.
Ability to perform the stated physical duties, including extended periods of vehicle operation and assisting passengers.

Responsibilities

Provide safe and efficient transportation for Transit Department patrons.
Operate buses on scheduled routes and pick up patrons in response to dispatched transportation requests.
Respond to passenger medical emergencies and injuries in accordance with Transit Department policies and procedures.
Conduct and document thorough pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections daily, including checking for vehicle damage.
Close windows and lock doors at the end of each run, and fuel the assigned vehicle when required.
Use and navigate a mobile data computer.
Keep the vehicle clean inside and out daily and wash it weekly or as instructed.
Be courteous and respectful, and respond to citizen requests when applicable and permitted through the dispatch office.
Treat employees respectfully and promote a positive work environment through effective communication and efforts to resolve workplace issues.
Attend Transit staff meetings and maintain a well-groomed appearance with appropriate attire.
Maintain log sheets, demographics, and other documentation required by the Transit office.
Assist passengers with boarding and exiting vehicles as needed or requested, including wheelchair passengers.
Perform other duties assigned by the Director or Tribal Administrator.

Benefits

Annual leave: 4 hours per pay period.
Sick leave: 4 hours per pay period.
Birthday leave.
Bereavement leave: 5 paid days off for specified family members.
Fifteen paid holidays.
Medical insurance fully paid by the employer for employee-only coverage.
Dental insurance fully paid by the employer for employee-only coverage.
Life insurance fully paid by the employer for employee-only coverage, with $40,000 coverage.
401(k) with up to a 3% employer match.
Voluntary employee-paid medical insurance options for spouse, children, and family.
Voluntary employee-paid dental insurance options for spouse, children, and family.
Voluntary employee-paid vision insurance options for employee, spouse, children, and family.
Voluntary short-term disability coverage.
Voluntary long-term disability coverage.
Voluntary additional employee life insurance.
Voluntary spouse and child life insurance.
Voluntary AFLAC coverage.