Licensed Bus Operator

San Manuel Band of Mission Indians • Highland, CA

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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 experience.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Is responsible for operating passenger vehicles abiding by all federal and state passenger carrier regulations.
• Expertly 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.
• Responsible for identifying 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.
• Reports any condition of concern to leadership regarding vehicle issues/defects that may affect driver and passenger/guest safety.
• Handles all guest interactions with the highest level of hospitality and professionalism, accommodating special requests whenever possible.
• 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

• Total Rewards package of monetary, benefits and development rewards.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED