Part-Time & Full-Time Transit Bus Driver - Peach Springs - Hualapai Tribe

Description

Job Opportunity

One (1) Full-time position (40 hours a week) and one (1) Part-time position (up to 35 hours a week)

Job Summary: Under the supervision of the Transit Program Manager, successful applicants will inspect transit vehicles and transport passengers safely and efficiently on fixed route or on-demand public transit system, complete required paperwork as necessary

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspect and operate Tribal Transit vehicles for the purpose of transporting passengers
• Assists passengers in boarding and alighting bus, operation of ramps and wheelchair lifts as necessary
• Assists in the loading and unloading of passenger baggage and other items as necessary
• Inspects and maintains Tribal Transit vehicles insuring safe operating conditions
• Maintain professional image and provide excellent customer service
• Assure that required fares are deposited in fare box and provide customer information as needed
• Maintain records and complete all required paperwork
• Comply with and promote safe practices in compliance with all Federal, State and local laws rules and guidelines

Skills Required:

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the position
• Must possess valid Arizona Commercial Driver's license with Passenger Endorsement and be eligible to be placed on the Tribe's Insurance
• Must demonstrate proficiency in Pre and Post Trip inspections
• Must have and maintain excellent attendance record
• Must maintain positive and professional work environment
• Must be able to pass mandatory drug screen and DOT physical prior to offer of employment
• Must have a fingerprint clearance card or obtain one before hired
• Must pass a background check
• Position requires physical effort such as walking, lifting (up to 40 pounds), standing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, assisting passengers with bags, assisting passengers with and securing wheelchairs or other mobility devices
• Position requires sitting for some length of time with constant head, arm, hand and foot movement

Preference: All applicants are considered without regard to age, sex, race, national origin, religion, marital status, or physical disability. However, preference may be extended to persons of Indian descent in accordance with Public Law 88-355, Section and Public Law 93-638, Section 7B.

The Hualalapai Tribe is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program Auxiliary aids and services available upon request to individuals with disabilities