Bus Driver

Mission Statement: As the premier destination resort, our commitment is to provide a unique, exciting experience rooted in Traditional Tribal Hospitality.  You are a part of our family; Welcome Home!

SUMMARY:

The Bus Driver will operate their assigned vehicle to provide passenger shuttle services for the Coeur d’Alene Tribal Casino and fixed route services for the FTA funded public transportation system, City Link.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide safe, comfortable, reliable, and courteous transportation service to the public utilizing Defensive Driving Techniques.
• Ensure compliance with designated route scheduling.
• Comply with all departmental, local, tribal, state, and federal rules, regulations, and traffic laws.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections including interior cleaning and inspections on buses to ensure safe mechanical operation.
• Immediately notify manager of all accidents and incidents that occur and complete all necessary reports and paperwork.
• Assist passenger loading and unloading.
• Maintain knowledge of events/activities, operation information, and route information in order to provide information to transportation customers.
• Attend all casino and departmental functions and meetings as required. 
• Other projects and duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience:

• Must have a minimum of a B-class CDL with passenger endorsement or have a standard license issued by a state with a minimum of five years driving experience and complete a commercial driver training course within three weeks conducted by the Casino Transportation Department.  All costs for license upgrades to be paid by applicant.
• Must have a driving record that is free of any moving violations and accidents for at least the last three years.
• Must have a current DOT physical examination.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Six months previous experience as a transit or school bus driver is preferred.

Skills/Knowledge:

• Must have a thorough understanding of transportation vehicle components by the end of training if not already trained.   
• Must work well in a team environment. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Strong problem-solving skills required. 
• Must be able to follow detailed instructions precisely.  
• Excellent customer service skills required.

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 accommodations 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 work in confined areas; perform repetitive activities; sit; twist; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds and reach above shoulder height. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position.  The actual duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group.

The Coeur d'Alene Casino Resort Hotel practices Indian Preference in hiring in the following order: 1. Coeur d’Alene Tribal Members, 2. Spouses and/or children of CDA Members, 3. Other enrolled members of Federally Recognized Tribes and 4. All other applicants.

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