What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transit Driver position at Kalispel Tribe of Indians - KTEA?

Job Description

Hiring Preference : The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is an Equal opportunity employer. Consistent with federal law, the Kalispel Tribe of Indians applies Indian preference in employment. It is the policy of the Kalispel Tribe of Indians to give preference in hiring, promotions, and transfers into vacant positions to qualified applicants in the following order : 1) Kalispel Tribal Members; 2) Descendant or Spouse of an enrolled Kalispel Tribal Member; 3) enrolled members of other Indian Tribes; 4) all other applicants. At-Will Employment : Employment with the Kalispel Tribe of Indians is at-will and can be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, either at the option of the employee or the Kalispel Tribe of Indians. Drug Testing : The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is a drug free work place. All applicants are subject to drug testing at the time of hire and at unannounced times during employment. Background Investigation : All candidates and employees may be subject to a background investigation.

Kalispel Hospitality

It is our expectation that anyone who works for the Kalispel Tribe of Indians lives by and operates out of the following behaviors and beliefs :

CORE PURPOSE

We Make People Feel Special. Deliver Kalispel hospitality, find a path to YES, and provide a warm smile and greeting.

CORE VALUES

We Take Pride In Everything We Do. Proudly represent the Kalispel Tribe, anticipate guest needs, and take ownership and put others first.

Everyone is Welcome Here. Respect and honor all guests, use sincere “thank you” and “goodbye,” and use guest name whenever possible.

We Choose Excellence Every Day. Help each other achieve greatness, be genuine, attentive, and flexible, and know the property and amenities.

Summary of Functions

Drives bus, van, car, or lightweight truck to transport guests, trainees, or company personnel along with

product pick-up and delivery by performing the following duties :

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Ensures compliance with the Kalispel Tribe of Indians- Internal Controls, and Northern Quest Resort and Casino Policies and Procedures.
Works as a team with other associates to maintain the best service standards available.
Comply with hotel safety and Loss Control Procedures.
Have knowledge of all hotel emergency procedures.
Maintain four star / four diamond service standards.
Drives vehicle to and from private or central loading areas to and from Northern Quest Resort and Casino or other destinations according to assigned schedule.
Transports guests and or team members to and from the airport or other locations as assigned.
Assist disabled passengers into and out of vehicle, also assist with guest luggage etc.
Secure passengers’ wheelchairs to restraining devices to stabilize wheelchair during trip.
Operates radio or similar device to communicate with base station or other vehicles to report

disruption of service.

Monitor the vehicles’ fuel lubricants and accessories.

Keeps records of trips and behaviors of passengers.

Fulfill any reasonable work requested by a Manager or Supervisor.

Provide exceptional service to customers and employees when performing job duties and conduct oneself in a professional and businesslike manner to reflect Northern Quest’s high standard of excellence.

Use proper interpersonal skills when dealing with customers and employees.

Share information with other departments to facilitate their successful performance.

Ensure guest confidentiality standards are followed.

Responsible for maintaining a good attendance record.

Ensure control / protection of company assets.

May be required to be a panelist for the Internal Review Hearings.

This job description does not list all of the duties of this position. You may be instructed by management to perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Experience

Experience in a four star / four diamond hotel preferred.

Skills

Skill in identifying and resolving problems under pressure situations.

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

Ability to write simple correspondence.

Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.

Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Ability to maintain effective working relationships with department head and employees.

Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.

Other Requirements

Ability to obtain and maintain a Kalispel Tribal Gaming License.

Valid State Driver’s License (Must be in possession while operating guest or tribal vehicles).

Must be able to be insured by the company insurance carrier.

Valid Commercial Drivers License, Class A / B with Passenger Endorsement. (Must be in possession while operating a NQRC / Kalispel Tribal Vehicle).

Must be able to drive both an automatic and manual vehicle.

Knowledge of Spokane and vicinity roadways.

No moving violations or accidents on driving record.

Hepatitis A & B vaccination required.

Available and willing to work nights, weekends and holidays as required.

Physical Demands

Requires the ability to lift or / move objects weighing up to 100 pounds.

Constantly requires the ability to give and receive detailed information through verbal communication.

Constantly requires verbally expressing or exchanging ideas of important instructions accurately, loudly, or quickly.

Constantly requires working with fingers rather than the whole hand or arm.

Constantly requires repetitive movement of the wrists, hands and / or fingers.

Often requires walking or moving about to accomplish tasks.

Frequently requires standing and / or sitting for sustained periods of time.

Occasionally requires ascending or descending stairs or ramps using feet and legs and / or hands and arms.

Occasionally requires raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally.

Occasionally requires stooping which entails the use of the lower extremities and back muscles. Infrequently requires crouching.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to tobacco smoke, moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The worker is frequently subject to inside environmental conditions, which provide protection from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes, and is occasionally subject to outside environmental conditions and to wet and / or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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