Transportation Driver

Transportation Driver

The Transportation Driver is under the direct supervision of the Transportation Program Manager. The driver will provide safe transportation to the general public using standard and handicap accessible vans. Driver adheres to traffic regulations, provides verbal information to the public regarding routes, schedules and rules for passengers. Punctuality and regular attendance are required to provide dependable service to the public.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Drivers will provide local and out of area transports.
• Driver must maintain contact with Health Department and/or Transportation Program Manager at all times, while on duty.
• Maintains certification in driving skills, passenger safety/customer service and CPR/First Aide as required by funding agency.
• Attend various passenger and driver Training certificates will be kept on file.
• Drivers may be asked to stay on-call, if and when needed.
• Attends weekly Driver meetings.
• Attends monthly All-Staff meetings, held on the first Thursday of each month.
• Daily functions include:
• Driver will perform daily inspection of vehicle for damages, wear, and overall safety issues at the beginning and end of each shift and report them to the Transportation Program Manager.
• Maintains a log of passengers, destinations, mileage, gas purchases, etc.
• Completes daily logs as required by ADOT/AHCCCS.
• Turns in all gas receipts, logs, and AHCCCS forms at the end of each shift.
• Drivers will fill up fuel tanks before the end of each shift.
• Cleans/Disinfects vehicle at the end of the shift and instructs passengers to clean up their trash before they depart.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications include:

• A high school diploma or GED is required. Experience in driving passengers is preferred.
• Valid driver's license and be eligible for tribal insurance.
• AZ DPS Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card, and pass Tribal Background check.
• Must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol test, and submit to random tests thereafter.

To apply, submit a completed Employment Application to: Human Resources Department, P.O. Box 179, Peach Springs, AZ 86434, fax View phone number on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io for information. To be considered for employment, the Human Resources Department must receive a completed application by 5:00 PM on the closing date.

A resume will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application. All applications and supporting documentation submitted becomes the property of the Human Resources Department; please keep copies for your own reference.

Preference:

All applicants are considered without regard to age, sex, race, national origin, religion, marital status, or physical disability. However, preference may be extended to persons of Indian descent in accordance with Pubic Law 88-355, Section 703 (702-71) and public Law 93-638, Section 7B.