Part-Time Bus Driver

SQUAXIN ISLAND TRIBE • Shelton, WA

82d • $23

About The Position

This position provides transportation services by driving bus, minibus, van or lightweight truck/car for seniors, youth, disabled, and the public through fixed or deviated scheduled routes and unique events. Responsibilities include transporting passengers in a safe and courteous manner. Must have excellent people skills by promoting positive and professional relationships with passengers and co-workers. Must be an effective member of the team by being dependable and completing the required paperwork in an accurate and timely manner. This is a part-time position. On occasion, this position will require you to work irregular shifts and/or Dial-a-Rides Monday through Friday or for other Squaxin Island Tribal departments as needed Monday through Friday, nights, holidays, and/or weekends.

Requirements

• Must be twenty-one years of age and have a minimum of five years of driving experience with a clean driving record.
• Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team.
• Must be able to drive within a 100-mile radius of the reservation, including long-distance routes such as to Seattle, as needed.
• Ability to pass a Tribal and State background check (including but not limited to clean driving record).
• Must have an accurate time piece (watch, etc.) always carried while on duty.
• Must have a valid Washington State Driver’s License.
• Must have a Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with P1 endorsement.
• Must have a Class B Student endorsement on Driver’s License (CDL).
• Must have a valid medical certificate and complete an annual Department of Transportation (DOT) driver physical to maintain eligibility.
• Must have a CPR certificate, or ability to obtain prior to start of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree and 2 years of relevant experience OR High School Diploma GED and 4 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Drives vehicles from individual or central loading areas to social services or rehabilitation center, training location, job site, or other destinations according to assigned schedule.
• Operates passenger vehicles in a safe manner under varying traffic and road conditions by obeying traffic rules and regulations, while using defensive driving techniques.
• Promotes positive passenger relations by greeting and assisting passengers with diverse personalities by being friendly, courteous, and sensitive, sometimes in stressful situations.
• Assists seniors and disabled passengers into and out of vehicle.
• Supervises the conduct of individuals accepted as passengers while riding the bus.
• Always maintain a personal clean and professional appearance.
• Must be punctual, dependable and maintain regular attendance by being at work during scheduled work time.
• Inspects vehicle for readiness for operation by performing a pre-trip inspection.
• Inspects vehicle at the end of each shift for damage and lost articles.
• Ability to resolve conflicts using sound judgment, in a crisis.
• Secures passengers’ wheelchairs to restraining devices to stabilize the wheelchairs during trip.
• Operates radio or similar device while vehicle is parked to communicate with base office or other vehicles in case of disruption of service.
• Services vehicle with fuel, lubricants, and accessories.
• Maintains cleanliness and orderliness manner of the buses by washing buses inside and out, emptying garbage etc.
• Completes accurate daily records of trips and the behavior of passengers or other required written materials in a timely manner.
• Operates office equipment such as computers, calculators, and copier.

Benefits

• Part-time position with benefits.
• CDL training and student passenger endorsement training available at no cost to the employee.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees