Job Title: On-Call Bus Driver
Department: Community Development
Reports To: Transit Manager
FLSA Status: Non Exempt
TS Range: 5/6 ($21.79)
Open Date: 6/19/2026
Closing Date: 7/03/2026
SUMMARY
This position provides transportation services by driving bus, minibus, van or lightweight truck/car for seniors, youth, disabled, and the general public through fixed or deviated scheduled routes and special events. Responsibilities include transporting passengers in a safe and courteous manner. Must have excellent people skills by promoting positive and professional relationships with passengers and co-workers. Must be an effective member of the team by being reliable and completing required paperwork in an accurate and timely manner. This is an on-call position and requires being able to work on short notice.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
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Drives bus, Minibus van or lightweight truck/car to transport passengers over specified routes to local or distant points according to time schedule. (CDL required prior to operation of bus or minibus)
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Assists disabled passengers in and out of vehicles utilizing wheelchair lifts where appropriate
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Regulates heating, lighting, and ventilation systems for passenger comfort
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Reports delays or accidents
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Records trip information such as vehicle mileage, fuel used, or passengers carried on a daily driver sheet.
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Inspects vehicle using pre-trip inspection form and ensure vehicle meets and operational standards; reports problems to the Transportation Manager
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Coordinates dispatch and/or reservation activities where applicable
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Secures the vehicle at the end of the workday.
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Report for duty at times and places designated by the supervisor
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Maintains a professional appearance at all times (I.E. Clean uniform, etc.)
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Must be available to respond to on-call requests on short notice including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and must maintain open communication with dispatch regarding availability
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Other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Must have a valid Washington state driver's license and be insurable by the Tribe’s insurance carrier
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Must have prior experience driving a bus or public transportation vehicle or 4 years of verifiable customer service experience.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Associate degree and 1-year related experience; or High School Diploma/GED and 3 years related experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Must be able to effectively communicate with supervisors, co-workers and passengers.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
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The successful applicant will be responsible for keeping all licenses and/or certificates current.
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Must have a valid Washington State Driver's License.
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Must have a CPR certificate.
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Defensive Driving course within 90 days of employment
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PASS training within 90 days of employment
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Must be able to obtain a Class B Commercial Driver’s License CDL) with P1 endorsement within year of employment- Financial assistance available for qualifying individuals.
PHYSICAL 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. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee may occasionally be required to lift up to 50 pounds. This position must be able to assist disabled passengers into and out of vehicle. On occasion, this position will be required to work irregular shifts and/or Dial-a-Rides Monday through Friday or for other Squaxin Island Tribal departments as needed Monday through Friday, nights, holidays, and/or weekends. This position also requires close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently be exposed to vibration for long periods of time; and occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and hot or cold outdoor weather conditions. The noise level for this position is generally moderate.
DRUG FREE WORKPLACE: The successful candidate will be required to have a urinalysis for drug and alcohol screening, in accordance with the Tribe’s Drug Free Workplace Policy and the Federal Transit Administration drug and alcohol testing policy.
INDIAN PREFERENCE: Indian preference will be exercised in the hiring of this position consistent with the Tribe’s Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual.
CONTACT: Human Resources Department (360) 426-9781.
