Shuttle Bus Driver (Part-Time), Fort Wainwright, AK - J286

Technica•Fairbanks, AK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shuttle Bus Driver (Van Driver) transports clients, trainees, or company personnel using a minibus or van. This involves driving from individual or central loading areas to various destinations such as social services or rehabilitation centers, training locations, or job sites, according to an assigned schedule. The driver may assist disabled passengers, secure wheelchairs, operate communication devices to report service disruptions, and perform vehicle maintenance tasks like fueling, cleaning, and checking fluid levels. When not driving, the role may include custodial and building maintenance duties. This is a part-time position, limited to 29 hours per week, and requires working in all weather conditions.

Requirements

Must have excellent communication skills and experience working with customers.
Must have five years' experience driving in Alaska winter conditions or comparable winter driving.
Must be skilled at driving front, rear or all-wheel drive vehicles.
Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions to include intense heat, smoke, heavy wind, blowing sand, heavy rain, snow, sleet, and ice.
Must be able to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time.
Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
Must maintain a drivers license (in good standing).
Must be able to obtain and retain a Common Access Card (CAC) for base access.
Must be able to sit for long periods of time.
Must be able to sit, stoop, kneel and bend.

Responsibilities

Drives minibus or van to transport clients, trainees, or company personnel.
Drives vehicle from individual or central loading area to social services or rehabilitation center, training location, job site, or other destination according to assigned schedule.
Assists passengers and military units as required, in all weather conditions to include but not limited to intense heat, smoke, heavy wind, blowing sand, heavy rain, snow, sleet, and ice.
May assist disabled passengers into and out of vehicle.
Secures passengers' wheelchairs to restraining devices to stabilize wheelchairs during trip.
Regulates heating, lighting, and ventilating systems for passenger comfort.
Complies with local, state, and federal traffic regulations.
Inspects van unit per DOT regulations, confirming fuel, oil, and water levels before departing for a scheduled mission.
Abides by all rules and regulations of the Shuttle Service Operations.
Reports schedule delays, vehicle damage, or accidents to Shuttle Service Supervisor immediately upon occurrence.
Responsible for pre-check inspections, record keeping, dispatching, maintaining, utilizing, cleaning, and refueling of the equipment they are utilizing.
Drives front, rear, or all-wheel drive 12 or 15 passenger vans to complete 3 different shuttle services 7 days a week, supporting mission requirements.
May operate radio or similar device to communicate with base station or other vehicles to report disruption of service.
Cleans and/or services vehicle with fuel, lubricants, and accessories.
Keeps records of trips and/or behavior of passengers.
Performs other duties when not driving such as, custodial and building maintenance tasks.
Performs all other duties assigned by Supervisor.