What are the responsibilities and job description for the ON CALL PARATRANSIT/ROUTE DRIVER position at Spokane Tribe?
VACANCY ANN#: STOI-26-068
TITLE: ON-CALL PARATRANSIT/ROUTE DRIVER
DEPARTMENT: TRANSPORTATION
SUPERVISOR: TRANSIT COORDINATOR
LOCATION: WELLPINIT, WA
STATUS: PART TIME FULL-TIME
RATE OF PAY: $19.00 PER HOUR
OPENING DATE: July 31, 2026
CLOSING DATE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
INTRODUCTION:
The Moccasin Express fixed route and paratransit service offers safe, reliable transportation to area residents for medical, dental, mental health and addiction recovery appointments.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONIBILTIES:
- Operate passenger vehicles in safe and responsible manner in all road conditions.
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitization standards as recommended by CDC for Moccasin Express vehicles.
- Transport clients to and from appointments safely and in time.
- Maintain complete documentation as required by Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) compliance regulations.
- Must follow and adhere to confidentiality standards.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR POSITION:
- Must have excellent interpersonal skills, will work respectfully with Elders.
- Must be punctual and dependable.
- Must have the ability to write routine paperwork.
- Must be able to work a schedule that will vary.
- Must be available at short notice.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Must have a valid WA State Driver’s License, good driving record and be tribally insurable.
- Must be able to pass a DOT drug test and all required background checks as required by the Spokane Tribe of Indians.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- This position requires approximately 80% of the time operating public transit vehicles and 20%-time allocation for maintenance and cleaning of vehicles and facilities.
- This position requires the ability to bend, stoop, lift, and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
- This position requires the ability to safely operate motor vehicles.
*Indian Preference Applies – Indian Preference grants preference to any enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe.
Confirmation receipt of on-line application submission and interview status will be sent to all applicants e-mail address used when applying. Applicants are responsible to regularly monitor their e-mail for interview notifications.
Contact: HR FRONT DESK
(509) 458-6527
E-mail: hrfrontdesk@spokanetribe.com
Applications Must Be Received In The Human Resources Department No
Later Than 4:30 p.m. on the Closing Date
The Spokane Tribe Reserves The Right To Hire According To Its Indian Preference Policy
Applicants May be Subject To A Pre-Employment Drug Test Positions
All Positions With The Spokane Tribe Are Subject To A-90 Day Orientation
Salary : $19