Shuttle Bus Driver

Technica LLC; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Technica LLC is seeking a full time Shuttle Bus Driver to transport clients, trainees, or company personnel on a schedule. This is a temporary position for at least 5 months with potential to become permanent.

The role includes pre-trip inspections, operating 12- or 15-passenger vans, assisting passengers, and maintaining trip records. You must be able to work in all weather conditions in Alaska and meet safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Must have five years' experience driving in Alaska winter conditions.
• Excellent communication skills and experience working with customers.
• Must read, write, and speak English.
• Must maintain a driver's license (in good standing).
• Must be able to obtain and retain a Common Access Card (CAC) for base access.

Responsibilities

• Assists passengers and military units as required in all weather conditions.
• Regulates heating, lighting, and ventilating systems for passenger comfort.
• Complies with local, state, and federal traffic regulations.
• Inspects van unit per DOT regulations, including fuel, oil, and water checks.
• Drives 12 or 15 passenger vans to complete shuttle services 7 days a week.
• Abides by Shuttle Service Operations rules and reports delays, damage, or accidents.
• Performs pre-check inspections, record keeping, dispatching, maintaining, and refueling of equipment.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Alaska winter driving

Vehicle operation

License and CAC readiness

Job description

Technica is seeking a full time Shuttle Bus Driver. This is a temporary position for at least 5 months that could turn into a permanent position.

Position Summary

The Shuttle Bus Driver (Van Driver) drives minibus or van to transport clients, trainees, or company personnel; drives vehicle from individual or central loading area to social services or rehabilitation center, training location, job site, or other destination according to assigned schedule. This driver may assist disabled passengers into and out of vehicle, secure passengers' wheelchairs to restraining devices to stabilize wheelchairs during trip; may operate radio or similar device to communicate with base station or other vehicles to report disruption of service, clean and/or service vehicle with fuel, lubricants, and accessories, keep records of trips and/or behavior of passengers, and perform other duties when not driving such as, custodial and building maintenance tasks.

Position Description

• Assists passengers and military units as required, in all weather conditions to include but not limited to intense heat, smoke, heavy wind, blowing sand, heavy rain, snow, sleet, and ice.
• Regulates heating, lighting, and ventilating systems for passenger comfort.
• Complies with local, state, and federal traffic regulations.
• Inspects van unit per DOT regulations, responsibilities include confirming fuel, oil, and water levels before departing for a scheduled mission.
• Drivers shall abide by all rules and regulations of the Shuttle Service Operations.
• Must report schedule delays, vehicle damage, or accidents to Shuttle Service Supervisor immediately upon occurrence.
• Responsible for pre-check inspections, record keeping, dispatching, maintaining, utilizing, cleaning, and refueling of the equipment they are utilizing.
• Drive front, rear, or all-wheel drive 12 or 15 passenger vans to complete 3 different shuttle services 7 days a week, however not limited to support mission requirements.
• All other duties assigned by Supervisor.

Requirements

• Must have excellent communication skills and experience working with customers.
• Must have five years' experience driving in Alaska winter conditions or comparable winter driving.
• Must be skilled at driving front, rear or all-wheel drive vehicles
• Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions to include intense heat, smoke, heavy wind, blowing sand, heavy rain, snow, sleet, and ice.
• Must be able to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Must maintain a driver's license (in good standing)
• Must be able to obtain and retain a Common Access Card (CAC) for base access
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time
• Must be able to sit, stoop, kneel and bend