2026)

TANF Employees•Thermal, CA

18h•$0 - $22

About The Position

The Driver II transports clients and passengers, including minors, to and from designated locations for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) purposes. Under the direction of the Transportation Manager, the role drives commercial and other large vehicles and follows applicable road safety requirements, laws, policies, and procedures. The position may also act as a chaperone for children, cover for other staff, serve as a lead driver to assist the Manager, and deliver packages or other items as needed. The Driver II maintains TANF vehicles and related records, including logs for vehicle use, service, fuel, and mileage. The role uses GPS or mapping software to select routes, supports passenger comfort, communicates program information with parents and TANF staff, and performs routine vehicle checks and maintenance. The position is non-supervisory and requires attendance at mandatory trainings and meetings, as well as travel as needed to perform duties. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and three years of transportation experience, or the stated equivalent education and experience alternative. The employee must hold a valid California driver's license (Class A, B, or C) with a Passenger Endorsement, maintain insurability under the Tribe’s vehicle insurance, complete defensive driving training, and maintain required mandated-reporting and CPR/AED/First Aid credentials. Applicants must be at least 21 to transport minors and are subject to a background investigation and pre-employment drug screening. Salary is $22.25 per hour, non-negotiable.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED/HiSET and three years of experience transporting, or the stated alternative of an eighth-grade education and four years of full-time work experience in place of the high school diploma/GED and three years of transportation experience.
Valid California Driver’s License (Class A, B, or C) with Passenger Endorsement before hire and throughout employment.
Maintain insurability under the Tribe’s vehicle insurance.
Complete defensive driving training.
Be at least 21 years of age to transport minors.
Subject to a background investigative process under P.L. 101-630 due to regular contact with or control over Indian children.
Maintain a Mandated Reporting Certificate of Training throughout employment.
Maintain a CPR/AED/First Aid card or certification throughout employment.
Knowledge of vehicle servicing, minor repairs, and inspection procedures; safe and defensive driving; traffic laws and regulations; health and safety rules; computer and assigned software operation; record-keeping; telephone etiquette; correct English usage; and conflict resolution.
Ability to apply cultural sensitivity to Native American programs and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to follow designated routes, maintain vehicles in clean and proper working condition, conduct safety inspections, and perform routine preventive maintenance.
Ability to manage time, meet timelines, follow instructions, and interpret and comply with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Ability to use tact, patience, and courtesy; prepare accurate records and reports; and solve problems and resolve conflicts.
Ability to meet the listed physical demands and work in the stated environments.
Applicants are subject to a pre-employment drug screening.

Responsibilities

Transport clients, including minors, to and from designated locations for TANF purposes.
Follow road safety rules and regulations and instruct passengers on safety requirements.
Adhere to applicable TANF, Tribal, and State laws, policies, and procedures.
Use GPS or other path-finding software to determine appropriate routes.
Document and track vehicle usage, service, fuel, and mileage records.
Regulate heating, lighting, and ventilation systems for passenger comfort.
Maintain TANF vehicle interiors and exteriors, including fueling, washing, and checkups.
Issue violation strikes to clients for pick-up no-shows.
Communicate department and program information with parents and TANF staff as needed.
Chaperone children and cover for other staff as needed.
May act as lead driver to assist the Manager with day-to-day duties.
Deliver packages and other items as needed.
Attend mandatory trainings and position-related meetings.
Travel as required to perform duties.
Perform related duties as assigned.