Licensed Bus Operator

San Manuel Band of Mission IndiansHighland, CA
Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direction of the Supervisor, Transportation, the Licensed Bus Operator provides best-in-class safe, professional, and efficient transportation service to internal and external guests aboard passenger buses. Delivers exceptional quality service in alignment with brand standards/expectations for all guests– requiring a high level of professionalism, anticipatory service, and enthusiasm focusing on guest comfort. Contributes by creating a positive and productive working environment for patrons and employees. Maintains a positive attitude and public image while delivering authentic greetings, and cordial farewells, centered on a sense of personal service.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Minimum three (3) years of commercial driving experience required.
  • Minimum five (5) years equivalent combination of route delivery driver, including but not limited to, postal driving, medical transport, and delivery of goods and services required.
  • Must be 21 years of age or older.
  • Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record as determined by the insurance carrier is required.

Nice To Haves

  • School pupil activity bus (SPAB) certificate preferred.
  • Advanced vehicle operations knowledge and intermediate maintenance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Operates passenger vehicles abiding by all federal and state passenger carrier regulations.
  • Operates vehicles with extreme care and attention to detail ensuring safe passenger transportation.
  • Exhibits exceptional display of enthusiasm for service and desire to deliver passengers to and from assigned destinations based on specific time schedules.
  • Consistently maintains traffic and weather condition awareness to avoid seen and unseen road hazards.
  • Identifies any in-operation mechanical malfunctions to ensure the safe transportation of guests.
  • Operates ADA-accessible lift when needed.
  • Professionally relays operational updates via radio communication, including but not limited to road hazards, unsafe traffic and environment conditions, location, load status, and estimated arrival and departure times.
  • Strictly adheres to all Federal Department of Transportation and California State rules and regulations that govern passenger carriers.
  • Exercises maximum regard for all transported guests safety and welfare during vehicle operation.
  • Completes federally mandated pre-and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle compliance established by the Department of Transportation.
  • Stays up to date with the ever-changing vehicle out-of-service criteria, set forth by North American Standard Out-Of-Service Criteria.
  • Reports any condition of concern to leadership regarding vehicle issues/defects that may affect driver and passenger/guest safety.
  • In the event of an accident, safely removes passengers onboard the bus.
  • Abides by all rules and regulations stated in California commercial driver handbook.
  • Reports all accidents, vehicle damage, and passenger safety situations and concerns to appropriate parties.
  • Handles all guest interactions with the highest level of hospitality and professionalism, accommodating special requests whenever possible.
  • Assists guests in all inquiries in connection with resort and casino services, hours of operations, key resort and casino personnel, and in-house events.
  • Maintains a neat and clean working environment by sweeping out vehicles, cleaning up spills, disposing of trash, and cleaning windows/mirrors for visibility.
  • Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department.

Benefits

  • Reasonable accommodation will be made in compliance with all applicable law.
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