Transportation Specialist

Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa; Red Cliff (WI); On-site; USD 65,904,000 - 77,366,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa is seeking a Transportation Specialist in Red Cliff, WI. The role involves snow and ice control, operating a transit bus, and performing routine maintenance on equipment and vehicles.

Work hours follow the tribal work week with potential for early, night, weekend, or holiday shifts as weather dictates. Qualified applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, a valid Wisconsin driver's license, and be eligible for tribal vehicle insurance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma, HSED or GED.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to use computers for scheduling, reporting, and parts orders.

Responsibilities

• Operates a variety of equipment for ice and snow removal and transit vehicles.
• Performs routine and preventive transportation facilities maintenance.
• Supports other departments within Public Works as needed.
• Maintains safety and compliance with DOT rules and tribal policies.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Public safety mindset

Education

High school diploma, HSED or GED

Tools

Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brake

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Transportation Specialist

LOCATION: Red Cliff Roads Department

WAGE: $23.00 – $27.00/hour Depending on Qualifications

SUPERVISOR: Roads Department Supervisor/Public Works Division Administrator/Assistant

THIS IS A REGULAR FULL-TIME NON-EXEMPT POSITION

JOB SUMMARY

This is a full-time permanent position dependent on available transportation funding and will be responsible for assisting in snow and ice control using various types of equipment and operation of various size vehicles including transit buses. Also included in the position responsibilities will be routine and preventive maintenance on equipment, vehicles and tools used in the day-to-day operations of the Transportation Department. This position regularly scheduled workday will follow the established policies for the Red Cliff Band’s “Work Week”. Schedules requiring working early hours, nights, weekends and holidays or as weather dictates will need to follow procedures identified in the employee handbook.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Operates a variety of equipment for ice and snow removal.
2. Operates transit vehicles routinely.
3. Performs routine and preventative transportation facilities maintenance to include road surface grading, vegetation control, traffic control device and drainage facility maintenance.
4. Assist other Departments within the Division as needed.
5. The above duties and responsibilities are not an all-inclusive list but rather a general representation of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position. The duties and responsibilities will be subject to change based on organizational needs and/or deemed necessary by the supervisor.

SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY

None.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Must be at least 18 years of age.
2. Minimum of high school diploma, HSED or GED required.
3. Prior work experience is preferred.
4. Experience driving various types of equipment is preferred.
5. Applicant must possess a valid Wisconsin Driver’s License. A Valid Wisconsin Commercial Driver’s Class A or B driver’s license with air brake is required within six months of hire. Must be eligible to be put on the tribe’s vehicle insurance policy.
6. This position is subject to random drug and alcohol testing pursuant to Department of Transportation rules.
7. Ability to communicate effectively with others, as well as the ability to follow specific instructions.
8. Ability to effectively communicate using telephone, and two-way radios.
9. Good computer skills are required for parts and material ordering, tracking, scheduling and reporting.
10. Ability to take initiative on projects and assisting other departments with the Public Works Division.
11. Ability to operate equipment and machinery, such as snowplow, sander, dump truck, tractor, front end loader, passenger transit bus, and common hand and power tools.
12. Must have the ability to use emergency exits at any location on the bus.
13. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, night/dusk vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.
14. Excellent interpersonal skills are required for interaction with members of the public utilizing the transportation services of the Red Cliff Tribe.

PERSONAL CONTACTS

Will receive direction from Roads Supervisor, Public Works Division Administrator and Assistant and will have contact with Tribal staff and the general public.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Ability to operate equipment and machinery, such as snowplow, sander, dump truck, tractor, front end loader, and common hand and power tools including welding and air tools.
2. Ability to exert moderately heavy (up to 50 pounds) physical effort in moderate to heavy work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to elevated noise levels; fumes or airborne particles; noxious odors; vibrations from driving a bus; and traffic. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. All Tribal Buildings are smoke free.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

The ability to travel and attend meetings and trainings; overnight and out of town, both locally & nationally. Position may require some local travel up to a 100 mile radius by vehicle for parts and material pickup.

BEHAVIOR AND ATTITUDE

The vision, goals and objectives of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa requires that the employee performs in both a professional and personable manner. The manner in which the employee relates to fellow employees, customers and visitors is considered parallel in importance to technical knowledge and ability. Respect and consideration given to the dignity of each customer, visitor and fellow employee is a requisite of successful job performance. Any behavior or attitude that tarnishes the name or image of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa will be subject to immediate disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Indian preference will be applied in the case of equally qualified applicants, but all qualified applicants will be considered.

This job description is subject to change at employer’s discretion, after consultation with the employee.

APPLICATION SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Completed Tribal Application, to include work history and references, available on the Tribal website.
2. Tribal Background Investigation Disclosure; available on the Tribal website.
3. Consent to Release Liability and Reference Information Form; available on the Tribal website.
4. Resume, required; cover letter, optional.
5. Post-secondary transcripts or certifications; if applicable.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT

Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

Human Resources Department

88455 Pike Road

Bayfield, WI 54814

www.redcliff-nsn.gov

[e-mail]

[phone]

The Red Cliff Tribal Council has a Drug Free Work Place Policy and adheres to the intent of the Drug Free Work Place Act. All new hires are subject to a drug test prior to starting.

All applicants for employment with the Red Cliff Tribe will be subject to the background investigation and other requirements of RCCL Chapter 43, and are under a continuing obligation to supplement this application for employment with information concerning any convictions that occur after commencement of employment with the Tribe.