Transit Driver/Dispatcher

Citizen Potawatomi Nation • Shawnee, OK

76d • $12 - $20

About The Position

The Transit Dispatch/Driver safely operates Transit vehicles in all traffic and weather conditions, follows established schedules, reports mechanical issues and delays, and assists passengers. The role also prepares and issues daily Transit schedules to drivers, dispatches and maintains current records of client calls, answers a multi-line phone system, and enters data into a computer. The employee provides friendly, courteous service and communicates with passengers about Transit services. Daily pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections are required. The position must pass USDOT random drug and alcohol testing and be flexible to work any shift, start time, weekends, and holidays. Additional duties and projects may be assigned.

This is a non-exempt position in the CPN Transit Program reporting to the CPN Transit Director. The stated salary range is $12.00–$20.00. For full-time positions, the posting lists medical, dental, and vision insurance, with biweekly employee paycheck deductions varying by coverage tier.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Outgoing, professional, customer-service-oriented demeanor with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Valid driver’s license, clear driving record, and ability to be insured through tribal insurance.
• General knowledge of a vehicle.
• Good phone etiquette.
• Computer experience.
• Knowledge of the Shawnee and Tecumseh area.
• Ability to interact with Elders and the public.
• Ability to work any shift and start time, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to meet the listed physical requirements: prolonged sitting, standing, or walking; occasional bending, squatting, kneeling, and stooping; finger dexterity and feeling; frequent repetitive motions; talking, hearing, and visual acuity; frequent lifting up to 50 pounds and occasional lifting up to 75 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Previous driving experience in a similar vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive Transit vehicles in all traffic and weather conditions.
• Follow established schedules and specific timetables while on duty.
• Prepare and issue daily Transit schedules to drivers.
• Dispatch and maintain current records of Transit client calls.
• Answer multiple phone lines and the multi-line phone system.
• Drive or dispatch as needed.
• Report vehicle mechanical issues and delays.
• Provide friendly and courteous service to passengers.
• Communicate with passengers and answer questions about Transit.
• Assist passengers when needed.
• Enter data into the computer.
• Conduct daily pre- and post-trip inspections of Transit vehicles.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
• Pass USDOT random drug and alcohol testing.

Benefits

• Medical insurance for full-time positions, with listed biweekly employee paycheck deductions by coverage tier.
• Dental insurance for full-time positions, with listed biweekly employee paycheck deductions by coverage tier.
• Vision insurance for full-time positions, with listed biweekly employee paycheck deductions by coverage tier.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED