Bus Driver

Tunista Logistics Solutions LLC

Seasonal (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)

As a Bus Driver at NASA Ames Research Center, you'll play a crucial role in providing safe and reliable transportation for NASA employees as part of the Ames Commute Alternative Program (ACAP). The Shuttle Bus Driver ensures timely route completion, performs vehicle inspections, and maintains a professional and courteous environment for all passengers.

Essential Duties

* Safely operate a shuttle bus along assigned routes and schedules

* Transport passengers to and from designated pickup and drop-off locations

* Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections

* Ensure passenger safety during boarding, transit, and unloading

* Assist passengers with luggage or mobility needs as appropriate

* Follow all traffic laws, company policies, and transportation regulations

* Maintain accurate route logs, mileage records, and inspection reports

* Communicate effectively with dispatch, supervisors, and passengers

* Monitor vehicle condition and promptly report maintenance or safety issues

* Maintain cleanliness and appearance of the shuttle bus

* Respond appropriately to delays, emergencies, accidents, or unexpected situations

* Provide professional and courteous customer service at all times

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Previous shuttle, passenger, or commercial driving experience preferred
• Experience working in hospitality, airport transportation, healthcare, or corporate shuttle environments
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Clean DMV driving record with the ability to pass background and drug screenings.
• Current Class B driver's license with Air brakes and passenger endorsement for at least 40 passengers.
• Current commercial driver medical card.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends, holidays, and varying shifts
• Ability to safely operate a passenger vehicle in various traffic and weather conditions

Physical, Visual, Mental & Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT
Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO STATEMENT
Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.