CLOSING DATE: Continuously Open, with bi-weekly reviews.

POSITION: Short Notice Shuttle Driver II

SALARY: $16.98/hour

REPORTS TO: Transit Coordinator

LOCATION: Inchelium, WA

Basic Functions: Drives a shuttle bus or smaller passenger type vehicle to transport patrons between locations using an established schedule and on special trips by dispatch or prior arrangement.

Education and Training:

• Requires a High School diploma or the equivalent and successful completion of the necessary classroom instruction related to skills and safety requirements for driving a passenger van and two years' experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Requires a working knowledge and understanding of safe driving practices.
• Requires a basic knowledge of the operating and mechanical characteristics of a passenger van.
• Must have a basic understanding of State laws, rules and regulations pertaining to passenger van operations and transportation of personnel.
• Must know and understand how to apply first aid practices.
• Requires sufficient reading and writing skills to prepare logs and reports following established formats.
• Requires sufficient human relations skill to maintain harmony within a work team, show patience and enthusiasm, with customers, and convey a positive image of the Tribe.
• Requires knowledge of geographic service area; understand dispatched instructions.
• Requires a working knowledge and understanding of safe driving practices.
• Requires a basic knowledge of the operating and mechanical characteristics of a passenger Shuttle.
• Must have a basic understanding of State laws, rules and regulations pertaining to passenger shuttle operations and transportation of personnel.
• Must know and understand how to apply first aid practices.
• Requires sufficient reading and writing skills to prepare logs and reports following established formats.
• Requires the ability to perform all of the duties of the position with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to drive a transit vehicle safely and efficiently while keeping to well established schedules.
• Requires the ability to read and understand laws, rules, regulations and procedures for safe passenger shuttle operation and inspection.
• Must be able to recognize malfunctions in equipment and take appropriate action.
• Requires the ability to maintain the assigned vehicle in clean and safe operating condition.
• Requires the ability to learn, become certified, and apply first aid.
• Requires the ability to city street layouts and designated routes, including stops and traffic hazards.
• Requires the ability to perform routine, repetitive tasks, on a continuous basis and to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Requires the ability to maintain required records.
• Requires the ability to work cooperatively with passengers.
• Requires the ability to work as contributing member of a team, work productively and cooperatively with other teams and external customers, and convey a positive image of the Tribes and its services.
• Requires the ability to accurately complete reports to be used for one's time and vehicle schedule.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Requires the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other agencies and the public.
• Requires the ability to understand and follow local, state, and federal regulations as applicable to the position and program, including maintaining a valid driver's license.
• Requires the ability to identify and report problems or equipment malfunctions.
• Requires the physical ability to perform functions in a vehicle and outdoors engaged in work of a moderately active nature.
• Requires the ability to operate a passenger vehicle in excess of 12,000 pounds.
• Requires the ability to work independently and safely operate a vehicle.
• Ability to work in a physical environment that includes bending, twisting, climbing, and lifting 50 pounds unassisted.
• Requires arm-hand and leg-foot dexterity to drive a passenger van.
• Requires visual acuity including depth perception to observe moving objects.
• Requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Requires hearing sufficient to be aware of traffic and road distractions/conditions and listen to customers.
• Requires the ability to assist passengers with limited mobility and lift passenger ambulatory aids such as wheel chairs onto platforms.
• Requires ability to work nonstandard hours.

Note: Pursuant to Tribal Policy, if this position is safety sensitive it is subject to pre-employment drug testing. In addition, this position is subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing.

TRIBAL MEMBER AND INDIAN PREFERENCE WILL APPLY; PREFERENCE WILL ALSO BE GIVEN TO HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS WHO ARE MINIMALLY QUALIFIED.

If required of this position, you must possess and maintain a valid Washington State driver’s license and be eligible for the Tribes’ Vehicle Insurance. In addition, this position may be subject to pre-employment background clearances. If applicable, these clearances must be maintained throughout employment.

INFORMATION: Leslie Palmer, HR Technician Senior, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Human Resources Office, P.O. Box 150, Nespelem, WA 99155, (509) 634-2028 leslie.palmer.hrs@colvilletribes.com