Transit Driver

NATURE OF WORK: This position is responsible for the safe and timely transportation of passengers within the Nisqually community.

This position ensures the confidentiality, security, and accuracy of records and promotes positive employee, customer, and community relations. Strong written and verbal Commumication skills are required and outstanding customer services to fellow employees, customers, vendor, etc. Is expected, Regular attendance is required, and on occasion, later hours or weekend time may be required with project deadlines and a neat well-groomed professional appearance is essential at all times.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Primary responsibilities are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform. This list of responsibilities is intended to be representative of the duties performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed if such duties relate to the position.

• Operate transit vehicles on assigned routes maintaining established time schedules.
• Provide information to the community regarding available transportation services and transportation policy.
• Perform pre-operation safety inspections.
• Request servicing and repairs as needed.
• Maintain schedules and operate transit vehicles in a safe and efficient manner.
• Track transit passengers at fixed stops; maintain all required passenger and vehicle records.
• Respond to inquiries and complaints regarding provided services.
• Assist elders and others who need assistance including securing mobility aids and physically evacuating passengers in the event of an emergency.
• Provide information to supervisor regarding route problems or traffic changes.
• Provide detailed accident or incident reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience

• Must have High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must be willing and able to obtain and maintain a Class B Commercial Driver's license with passenger and air brake endorsements within 6 months of hire.
• Must possess a valid Washington State Driver's license and maintain a driving record that meets the minimum requirements established by Nisqually Indian Tribes vehicle insurance provider.
• Must maintain an acceptable driving record throughout employment.
• Must be able to work varying shifts, hours, and days including early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of the Nisqually Indian Tribe's history, customs, traditions, and ability to demonstrate cultural sensitivity.
• Experience working with Federally Recognized Tribes.

COMPETENCIES:

Possesses the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the primary responsibilities of the position.

· Knowledge of the rules, regulations, and standard operating procedures of the transportation system.

· Knowledge of services and safe transit vehicle operations.

· Knowledge of or the ability to learn to use dispatching devices such as hands-free cell phones or radios.

· Knowledge of or the ability to learn route deviation coordination procedures around fixed route via cell phone or radio as part of a dispatch team.

· Ability to safely operate transit coaches and vans.

· Ability to resolve customer complaints courteously and tactfully.

· Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

· Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

· Ability to prepare accurate records and reports.

· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other agencies, and the public.

· Ability to successfully complete mandatory training.

· Ability to physically perform the duties of the position including moderate lifting, bending, and crouching; assisting passengers on/off vehicle; sitting for long periods of time.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS:

The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the primary responsibilities of this job. Work will be conducted indoor and outdoor and may be exposed to fluctuations in temperature while in and around Nisqually Indian Tribe. You may be exposed to all types of weather to include but not limited to summer heat, winter cold, humidity, rain, snow, wind, and any other weather conditions experienced at the property. May be exposed to normal conditions related to the position i.e., noise from vehicles, machines, tools, customers, employees, dust, pollen, odors, wildlife etc.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger; handle; feel; or grip objects, stretch and/or reach with hands and arms; stoop; crouch or work in cramped or awkward positions; repetitive motions. This person may regularly lift and/or move up to 55 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust to focus.