Transit Drivers - Full Time, Part Time and On-Call
The Transit Driver provides public transportation within the Fond du Lac Reservation boundaries and surrounding area to include daily scheduled trips to Duluth.
Position Responsibilities:
* Operates transit bus on assigned routes to transport customers to and from destination.
* Operates transit bus on an on-demand transportation system to transport customers to and from destinations.
* Greets customers as they board and depart the bus. If necessary, assists customers on and off the bus.
* Responds to general requests for information.
* Keeps the bus interior clean.
* Conducts proper daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the transit bus.
* Reports when the transit bus is in need of repairs to the Transit Coordinator.
* Regulates heating, lighting and ventilating systems for customer comfort.
* Complete reports in the transit procedures.
* Fills in for Transit Dispatcher as necessary:
* Schedule appointments for the Fond du Lac Transit services.
* Answers public inquiries regarding transit services.
* Makes copies of next day's passenger schedules.
* Coordinates and monitors daily transportation activities via two-way radio, telephone and person to person.
* Verifies transit fares and submits daily deposits under dual control requirements.
* Checks and submits drivers log sheets.
* Appropriate work attire is required.
* Must attend all mandatory department trainings.
* Ensures confidentiality of financial records and all records for employees and/or clients.
* Displays a responsive and professional manner in promptly responding to all requests, complaints, and problems.
* Recognizes that each employee is a representative of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and is responsible for demonstrating courtesy, respect, and sensitivity to the needs of all others, including visitors and co-workers.
* Represents the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and the department in a positive and professional manner in the community.
* Required to maintain proper attendance including reporting to work on time in accordance with applicable policies.
* Maintains a clean and organized work area.
* Due to changes and modifications in the job from time to time, employees are required to be flexible and assume other responsibilities assigned by management as deemed necessary.
Physical Requirements:
* Prolonged sitting while operating the vehicle.
* Walking, standing, bending, stooping, climbing, pushing, pulling are required.
* Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, including work in adverse weather conditions.
Position Qualifications:
* Class B CDL License with a passenger endorsement is preferred.
* Ability to operate an automatic and manual transmission is required.
* Ability to physically assist customers as necessary is required.
* The incumbent must immediately report any change in the status of their driver's license to the supervisor, and the personnel office.
* First aid and CPR training is desired.
* Knowledge of locations and addresses in the local community is desired.
* Operations consist of shift work; seven days a week and on holidays.
* Incumbent is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of their uniforms, and to report to work in proper uniform at all times.
* Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing is required.
* Ability to work independently and establish priorities is required.
* Attention to detail and accuracy is required.
* Ability to establish professional and harmonious working relationships on all projects and with all parties involved.
* Subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with the Fond du Lac Reservation's Personnel Policies.
* Subject to pre-employment and annual background checks.
* Travel is required.
Native American Preference