Transit Driver

Tohono O'odham Nation; San Simon (AZ); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Tohono O'odham Nation in San Simon, AZ seeks a Driver to provide safe transportation of program clients to and from activities. Under close supervision, duties include vehicle inspections, safety checks, and maintaining logs and reports.

The role requires strong customer service, reliable communication, and the ability to work varied schedules within tribal guidelines. The position emphasizes safety, punctuality, and collaboration with staff to support program delivery and community

Formación

• High School Diploma or GED and six months work experience as a driver or equivalent.
• Requires CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications within six months of hire.
• May require valid driver's license with clean driving record and compliance with tribal insurance requirements.
• Fluency in Tohono O'odham Language and English may be required based on department needs.

Responsabilidades

• Inspects vehicles daily including tires, gas, oil, water, and levels to ensure safety.
• Performs safety checks on vehicles (brake lights, signals, tires, emergency kits).
• Maintains logs and mileage documentation and completes vehicle reports.
• Transports program clients to and from designated activities safely and efficiently.
• Assists passengers and maintains vehicle cleanliness and maintenance.

Conocimientos

Safe driving

Customer service

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Ability to work varied schedules

Independent judgment

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

The position is located in San Simon, AZ .

Position Summary:

Under close supervision, provides safe transportation of program clients to and from designated activities.

The work is normally reviewed in progress and upon completion of each assignment to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and conformance to established standards; most aspects of the work tasks are covered by detailed instructions or procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspects vehicles daily to include: tires, gas, oil, water, brake and transmission levels, to ensure safety of operation.
• Performs safety checks on vehicles to include: operable brake lights, turn signals, tire pressure, spare tire, first aid kit, and emergency road kit.
• Checks the condition on all operating parts of vehicles, to include: tires, lights, brakes, windshield wipers and arranges for repairs as needed.
• Maintains vehicle cleanliness by washing and cleaning as needed.
• Provides transportation for individuals to and from designated locations, safely and efficiently.
• Assists passengers as needed.
• Transports passengers irrespective of weather, traffic and road conditions.
• Maintains log or schedule of activities as required.
• Maintains accurate documentation related to mileage, consumption of gas, oil, route details and other service related products.
• Prepares and completes vehicle reports as required; documents vehicle issues.
• Participates in in-service training as required.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned and contributes to a team effort.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the Tohono O'odham culture, customs, and traditions.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, tribal laws, regulations and requirements.
• Knowledge of rules of the road and road signage.
• Knowledge of the Tohono O'odham Nation's district roads and routes.
• Skill in providing superior customer service to external and internal customers.
• Skill in driving through all traffic and weather conditions.
• Ability to drive safely and efficiently.
• Ability to work extended hours and various work schedules.
• Ability to use a variety of hand tools in performing minor maintenance on assigned vehicles.
• Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.
• Ability to maintain privileged confidential information.
• Ability to work independently and meet strict time lines.
• Ability to travel within the interior/exterior boundaries of the Tohono O'odham Nation.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or General Education Diploma and six months work experience as a driver, or an equivalent combination of work experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the work duties.

Licenses, Certifications, Special Requirements:

• HTS DRIVERS ONLY: Must pass a pre-employment physical examination form (HRP 252) upon recommendation of hire.
• Must obtain certifications in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and First Aid within the first six months of hire.
• Upon recommendation for hire, a criminal background and National FBI check is required to determine suitability for hire, including a 39-month Motor Vehicle Record.
• May require possessing and maintaining a valid driver's license, (no DUIs or major traffic citations within the last three years).
• If required, must meet the Tohono O'odham Nation tribal employer's insurance requirements to receive a driver's permit to operate program vehicles.
• Based on the department's needs, incumbents may be required to demonstrate fluency in both the Tohono O'odham Language and English as a condition of employment.