Driver

Tier: 1

Department: Transportation

Supervisor: Lead Transportation Driver

Location: 15185 K Road Mayetta, Ks 66509

Pay Range: $12.23 – $22.56

• Offering rate will vary within the listed hourly range above. *Supported by the Department budget & related experience/education*
• Preference in employment actions exercised in accordance with applicable law. Applicants must provide proof of eligibility for preference.

Questions before applying? 785-966-3060 or

SUMMARY:

Drives bus to transport passengers over specified routes to local or distant points according to time schedule.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Complies with all traffic regulations and laws.
• Drives bus from individual or central loading areas to destinations according to assigned schedule.
• Secures passenger wheelchairs to restraining devices to stabilize wheelchairs during transport.
• Operates cell phones to communicate with base station.
• Regulates heating, lighting and ventilation systems for passenger comfort.
• Reports to Transportation Coordinator at end of shift and reports any delays or accidents.
• Performs bus safety inspections and shift beginning and end.
• Cleans and services vehicles with fuel, lubricants, etc.
• Keeps daily record of vehicle checks, scheduled and unscheduled stops, pick-ups and drop offs. Also reports problems and passenger behavior.
• Reads, remembers and enforces Kansas Department of Transportation regulations.
• Answers phone. Assigns scheduled rides.
• Works cooperatively within the office, Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, and other agencies; as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all minimum requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have High School Diploma or GED
• Must have a valid Kansas driver’s license and be insurable with the Nation’s insurance.
• Must be willing to substitute for other Transit Drivers.
• Professional work ethics, manner and appearance.
• Ability to communicate orally.
• Must be patient with all passengers.
• Must be able to operate wheelchair lift and locks.
• Telephone skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Must be punctual and dependable in regular attendance.
• Must meet all K-Dot & FTA requirements

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Driver Safety Course
• Prior experience in transportation
• First Aid Certification

PHYSICAL, MENTAL, & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

• Able to read, write and speak English
• Ability to work efficiently in a highly team-team oriented environment
• Ability to develop positive working relationships with others
• Abilities to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 20 pounds on a frequent basis
• Supervision Received: Organizes own work with very little supervision.
• Must be physically able to sit and drive for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to work flexible hours due to schedule changes.
• Must drive on roads in all weather conditions.

BACKGROUND CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Background Investigation
• Pre-employment S.A.S.S. Drug Screening
• Tuberculosis Screening
• D. O.T. Physical

Note: This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required. The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not to be construed as a contract for employment.