Bus Driver

Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corporation (THTBC) is a family of 8(a), HUBZone, SDB, and other companies wholly- owned by the largest tribe in Alaska. Each of its wholly- owned 30 subsidiaries are uniquely qualified to deliver value to its customers and teaming partners. For over 30 years, THTBC has operated as a trusted US Federal contractor throughout the US and worldwide. THTBC delivers outstanding service with innovative, low-cost contract solutions to all its public and private sector customers worldwide.  

Scope of Work:

The primary purpose of the position is to operate the bus to transport passengers over specified routes to local or distant points according to time schedule

Responsibilities:

• Assist passengers with baggage.
• Collect tickets or cash fares.
• Regulate heating, lighting, and ventilating systems for passenger comfort.
• Comply with local traffic regulations, and report delays or accidents.
• Record cash receipts and ticket fares.
• Make repairs or change tires as needed.
• Inspect bus and check gas, oil, and water prior to departure.
• Load or unload baggage or express checked by passengers in the baggage compartment.
• Transport passengers between pick-up/drop-off points on-site.
• Drive diesel or electric-powered transit buses to transport passengers over established city routes. 
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and safety regulations. 
• Consistently produces quality products and service.  
• Completes all training within required timeline.  
• Performs all work in a safe and secure manner.  
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Requirements:

• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance.
• Must obtain interim Secret Clearance prior to start.

• One (1) year related Bus Operating experience.
• Commercial Driver License Class B Preferred. 
• Must hold and maintain the state-required driver's license to operate a company/customer vehicle. 
• Must be able to start as early as 5:30am, Monday through Friday.
• Must possess the ability to work in a team, or alone, and be able to change jobs on short notice.
• Possess and demonstrate a courteous and positive attitude toward customers.
• Ability to follow policies, procedures, and operating instructions.
• Demonstrated aptitude for successful completion of assigned tasks
• Must satisfactorily complete medical clearance requirements.
• Must be able to work alternate shift schedules when necessary to meet the mission requirements of the customer, including weekends and holidays.
• Must have practical knowledge of worksite safety, occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
• Must have endurance to perform repetitive tasks over long periods of time
• Duties will require frequent periods of sitting, standing, kneeling, walking, crouching, crawling, reaching, and balancing. Physically fit to bend, stoop, and lift in awkward positions and able to lift up to 60 lbs.
• Must have and maintain a valid state driver’s license.
• Must be able to successfully complete a drug/alcohol test and a criminal record check. 
• Must have a safe driving record, as defined by Company policy, to operate a company vehicle.

Benefits:

THTBC offers full-time employees and their families a comprehensive benefits package which included:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Health Savings Account
• Hospital Indemnity Plan
• Company paid short term disability, basic life & AD&D
• Employee paid long term disability, voluntary life and AD&D for dependents
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Accrued Vacation based on years of service and up to 56 hours of Sick Leave annually.
• Paid holidays throughout the calendar year

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform all the essential duties of the position satisfactorily.  The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  May be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance, including successfully completion a thorough background investigation.

THTBC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us and let us know the nature of your request.  Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by case basis.