Van/Bus Operator at Yurok Tribe (CA), CA

About the Department

POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the general supervision of the Transportation Coordinator, the Van/Bus Operator is responsible for the provision of transit services, including the operation of bus and/or van services along an established route, as well as demand responsive services as identified. The transit operator will transport passengers to various locations on and near the Yurok Reservation during various morning, afternoon, and evening shifts. The transit operator will assist passengers in loading and unloading, including disabled passengers who may need additional assistance.

Position Duties

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Maintain a tactful relationship with supervisor and co-workers.
2. Behave courteously towards and communicate politely and efficiently with passengers.
3. Operate the transit bus and/or van on selected routes to handle scheduled trips while adjusting to variables in normal working conditions, including adverse weather, traffic and construction, passenger problems, accidents, and trip changes.
4. Responsible for issuance of punch passes and collecting fares.
5. Complete record of fares/tickets and submit to Transit Dispatch/Transit Coordinator daily.
6. Record and maintain daily transit logs, including but not limited to the number of trips, passenger counts, mileage, location of pick up, destination, fuel for the bus and/ or van.
7. Perform and/or schedule regular maintenance checks of transportation equipment.
8. Record daily fuel and mileage information for the bus or van.
9. Assist passengers boarding or leaving the vehicle.
10. Conduct daily pre-trip safety checks of vehicles. Reports on whether repairs are needed.
11. Maintain daily cleanliness of bus and/or van.
12. Attend bus driver in-service training and other training opportunities as directed.
13. Obey all traffic laws and report all incidents or accidents as required.
14. Operate wheelchair lift and/or ramp to assist elderly and disabled passengers to board and exit the bus/van.
15. Communicate with the dispatcher to schedule daily routes and provide regular check-ins.
16. Maintain First Aid and CPR certification.
17. Provides information to passengers including schedules and routes; assists passengers in determining how to get to desired destination.
18. Deliver the fare box to the Fiscal Department as required.
19. Be punctual and report for duty as scheduled. Must be able to work split shift when necessary.
20. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
1. Grade 5: Highschool diploma or GED with three years specified experience.
2. Employee must be willing to acquire any special certifications or attend any training that is determined to be relevant or becomes required of the position in the future.
3. Candidates with equivalent combinations of education, training and experience will be considered.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. A broad basic knowledge of the Yurok Tribe and the Reservation communities and experience driving on local roads and highways.
2. Must have CPR and First Aid Certification or have the ability to obtain certification within the first month of hire.
3. Ability to communicate well with staff and the public.
4. Established record of safe driving practices.
5. Knowledge of the traffic laws of the State of California.
6. Ability to use a two-way radio.
7. Ability to conduct work in a safe manner and the ability to follow and enforce safety procedures.
8. Good public relations techniques and communication skills
9. Good record keeping skills and the ability to maintain daily, weekly, and monthly records, receipts, logs, etc.
10. Recognition that in order to serve Yurok People one must know as much as possible about Yurok history, culture and values.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Other Qualifications

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
1. All applicants are subject to the Tribe’s Drug and Alcohol Policy including pre-employment screening.
2. All applicants will acknowledge and follow all Yurok Tribe personnel and other policies and procedures.
3. The Yurok Tribe is an equal opportunity employer who exercises Indian preference; Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472).
4. Valid state issued driver’s license and/or the ability to obtain a California driver’s license. Must be insurable on the Tribe’s insurance policy.
5. Transportation Department and Education Department jobs have zero tolerance for marijuana usage.
6. This position requires compliance with the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act Public Law 101-630; 25 Code of Federal Regulations Part 63 - Indian child Protection and Family Violence Prevention; Crime Control Act of 1990, Employee Background Checks; and Executive Order 12968, Adjudicative Guidelines.
7. Position could require travel and occasional work outside of regular work schedule.